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Wuhan Open: Ann Li upsets top seed Aryna Sabalenka
The Wuhan Open has seen significant upsets and milestones. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated in the second round by American Ann Li with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5). Sabalenka, a three-time champion of the tournament, struggled with left knee discomfort during the two-and-a-half-hour match. This loss extends Sabalenka’s recent trophy drought.
Other major results include second seed Jessica Pegula falling to Jelena Ostapenko in three sets. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek secured her 40th win of the season by defeating Magdalena Frech 6-2, 6-1, marking her 149th career victory at WTA 1000 events and surpassing Serena Williams in that category.
In other matches, Karolina Muchova advanced to the quarterfinals after a hard-fought victory over Diana Shnaider, and Elina Svitolina moved forward following a three-set win against Liudmila Samsonova. The tournament continues with high-stakes matchups as players compete for positions in the season-ending WTA Finals.
Entities
Alina Czajevá · Ann Li · Aryna Sabalenka · Iga Świątek · Karolína Muchová · Magdalena Fręch · Maja Chwalińska · Marie Bouzkova · Martyna Kubka · WTA · WTA Wuhan Open · Wuhan Open
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sabalenka's loss resulted in a drop of 500 points from her 2025 Wuhan Open performance. www.sportbible.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ann Li defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the Wuhan Open. www.poresto.com · www.mundodeportivo.com · www.sportbible.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Elena Rybakina holds the number one WTA ranking. www.poresto.com · www.sportbible.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match score was 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in favor of Ann Li. www.poresto.com · www.mundodeportivo.com · www.sportbible.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sabalenka saved nine match points during the match. www.mundodeportivo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sabalenka is currently ranked world number two. www.poresto.com · www.mundodeportivo.com · www.sportbible.com