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Sabalenka Dominates Wuhan Open, Eyeing Another Grand Slam Title
8 Oct
Summary
- Sabalenka is World No. 1, with a 58-10 record and 4 titles in 2025
- Samsonova, ranked No. 20, has had a mixed year with recent early exits
- Sabalenka has never lost at the Wuhan Open, winning the title 3 times
As of October 9th, 2025, Aryna Sabalenka is the undisputed World No. 1 in women's tennis. The Belarusian player has been a model of consistency over the past few seasons, and her dominance has only grown stronger this year. Sabalenka currently holds a 58-10 record, with four titles and appearances in three Grand Slam finals, winning one of them.
After taking a month-long break following the US Open, the top seed looks refreshed and ready to resume her charge at the Wuhan Open, eyeing another deep run to cap off an incredible season. Sabalenka's opponent in the third round will be Liudmila Samsonova, ranked No. 20. Samsonova has had a mixed year, starting strong with a semifinal in Adelaide and piling up good results, including a final in Strasbourg, a semifinal in Berlin, and a quarterfinal run at Wimbledon. However, her recent form has been shaky, with several early exits.
Facing the World No. 1 will be a huge test for Samsonova, and she'll need her best tennis to pull off an upset. Sabalenka, on the other hand, has never lost in Wuhan, having won the title three times. The World No. 1's intensity and baseline dominance are expected to prove too much for Samsonova, and Sabalenka is likely to take this match in straight sets.
