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Wuhan Upset: Li Outlasts Sabalenka After 10 Match Points
15 Oct
Summary
- Ann Li saved 10 match points against Aryna Sabalenka.
- Li won a thrilling three-set match in Wuhan after a dramatic comeback.
- Sabalenka's loss continues her difficult streak in deciding sets this year.
American tennis player Ann Li secured a dramatic upset victory over Aryna Sabalenka at the Wuhan tournament on Wednesday. Li faced an astonishing 10 match points throughout their intense encounter but ultimately prevailed, winning 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5).
The match was a true test of endurance and mental fortitude. Li came back from a significant deficit in the second set and held multiple match points in the third before Sabalenka fought back. Despite the momentum swings and a medical timeout for Sabalenka's knee, Li maintained her composure.
Sabalenka, a three-time champion in Wuhan, continued to struggle with consistency in deciding sets this year. Her loss adds to a string of recent surprises, impacting her ranking and performance following a difficult period in her career.
Li expressed her enjoyment of playing on the Wuhan courts, a sentiment shared by the crowd who responded enthusiastically to her victory, especially when she addressed them in Chinese.
