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-final. Despite this, her campaign was not without positives.
Sabalenka and Jasmine Paolini's Wuhan Open runs concluded in the semi-final. Here's a look at their prize money and the impact on their WTA Rankings.
Sabalenka's Campaign
Defending champion Sabalenka began her match against Jessica Pegula with a 20-0 record at the tournament and an 8-2 lead in their head-to-head record. However, after losing the first set, Pegula secured a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) victory over the world No 1.
Paolini's Upset
Paolini caused a stir in the quarter-final with her first career win over six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek. However, she failed to replicate this performance 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-final.