Sabalenka topples Gauff in Wuhan
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Coco Gauff is likely to look back on this match for a long time.
Facing Aryna Sabalenka at the start of the match, the young American dominated the proceedings for a long time before suffering her opponent's comeback and finally losing slightly against the run of play (1-6, 6-4, 6-4).
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Untouchable for almost two sets, she then gradually collapsed, particularly on her serve (20 double faults), leaving Sabalenka to set up her powerful game.
More shaky than ever and conceding too much ground to a heroic Belarusian, Gauff will therefore not see out the Wuhan final.
For the title, Sabalenka will face the winner of the match between Zheng and Wang.
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