Coco Gauff Falls to Aryna Sabalenka at Wuhan Open

Coco Gauff's impressive nine-match winning streak came to an end at the Wuhan Open semifinals, where she lost to Aryna Sabalenka after a dismal performance that included a record-setting 21 double faults. Gauff initially dominated the match, winning the first set 6-1 and leading 4-2 in the second, but her serving issues resurfaced, leading to her downfall. The 21 double faults not only marked a career high for Gauff but also set a season record for the WTA main draw. Sabalenka capitalized on Gauff's struggles to clinch the match 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, extending her unbeaten record at the Wuhan Open to 16 matches. This defeat followed Gauff's victory at the China Open just a week prior, raising questions about her new coaching strategy under Matt Daly. Sabalenka will now advance to the finals to face Zheng Qinwen, aiming for her fourth title of the year.