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Sabalenka Defends Wuhan Open Title, Faces Sramkova in Opener
8 Oct
Summary
- Sabalenka is the defending champion at the Wuhan Open
- Sabalenka will face Rebecca Sramkova in the opening round
- Sramkova recently defeated Anna Kalinskaya in the first round
As the Wuhan Open 2025 gets underway, all eyes are on world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka as she looks to defend her title. Sabalenka, who received a first-round bye, will face Rebecca Sramkova in her opening match.
Sabalenka has enjoyed a stellar season so far, winning titles in Brisbane and the Miami Open, as well as reaching the finals of the Australian Open, Indian Wells, and the French Open. Her most recent triumph came at the US Open, where she successfully defended her title. The Belarusian will be the heavy favorite to extend her dominance at the Wuhan Open, having won the tournament for the past three years.
Sramkova, on the other hand, recently secured a hard-fought victory over Anna Kalinskaya in the first round. The 25-year-old will be looking to pull off a major upset against the world's top-ranked player. However, Sramkova's 0-6 career record against top-10 opponents does not bode well for her chances.
With Sabalenka's impressive form and her unbeaten record at the Wuhan Open, the defending champion is expected to advance to the next round and continue her quest for a fourth consecutive title at this prestigious event.
