Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a fourth consecutive Wuhan Open title ended in the semi-finals.
Sabalenka lost to Jessica Pegula with a score of 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2), despite having a 20-0 record at the tournament and an 8-2 lead in their head-to-head matches.
Jasmine Paolini, who upset Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals, was defeated by Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-3 in the semi-finals.
Sabalenka's loss marked her first defeat at the Wuhan Open since the 2023 WTA Finals.
Author's summary: Sabalenka and Paolini's Wuhan Open campaigns ended in semi-finals.