Aryna Sabalenka Wins Third Consecutive Wuhan Open

Aryna Sabalenka made history by winning her third consecutive Wuhan Open title, defeating China's Zheng Qinwen in a closely contested match with scores of 6-3, 5-7, 6-3. Sabalenka's victory marks her fourth title of 2024 and solidifies her status as the first player to achieve three straight wins at this event. Despite losing focus and the second set, Sabalenka managed to regroup and dominate the final set, reflecting on her journey to this point. Zheng, who showcased improvement despite the loss, expressed her determination to close the competitive gap with Sabalenka in future encounters. The win also earned Sabalenka valuable points in the WTA rankings, bringing her closer to reclaiming the year-end number one spot from Iga Swiatek. Both players acknowledged the growing competitiveness of tennis in China, highlighting Zheng's progress throughout the tournament.