Aryna Sabalenka faces recent slump following loss in Wuhan

Aryna Sabalenka is experiencing a significant dip in form following her loss in the US Open final to Jelena Rybakina. The Belarusian player's recent struggles were highlighted by an unexpected early exit at the WTA 1000 tournament in Wuhan, where she lost to Ann Li in three sets: 6-3, 4-6, 6-7(5).

During the match against Li, Sabalenka led 4-1 in the deciding set but ultimately committed 44 unforced errors, allowing her opponent to secure a major victory. This follows a third-round exit in Beijing against Nikola Bartunkova.

American coach Rick Macci has commented on the situation, suggesting that fans should not be too quick to judge. Macci noted that Sabalenka's power is immense and speculated that potential knee issues might be affecting her movement. He predicts she will return to top form and win another Grand Slam title in the future.