Prize Money and Points for Sabalenka and Paolini at Wuhan Open
Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a fourth consecutive title in Wuhan ended in the semi-finals.
Sabalenka started strong against Jessica Pegula with a 20-0 record at the tournament and an 8-2 lead in their head-to-head matches.
However, Pegula bounced back to win 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2), handing Sabalenka her first loss since the 2023 WTA Finals.
Jasmine Paolini caused an upset in the quarter-finals by beating Iga Swiatek, her first career win over the six-time Grand Slam winner.
Paolini failed to repeat this success against Coco Gauff, losing 6-4, 6-3.
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Author's summary: Sabalenka and Paolini's Wuhan Open campaigns ended in the semi-finals.