Sabalenka wins in Wuhan

Aryna Sabalenka continues to dominate the end of the 2024 season.

In four tournaments, she now has 20 wins from 21 matches and three titles (Cincinnati, US Open, Wuhan).

The designated favourite in China, the Belarusian didn't always shine, conceding a set on several occasions.

Opposed to a Qinwen Zheng carried away by her public, Sabalenka had much more difficulty than usual.

While she had always dominated her encounters with the Olympic medallist, this time she had to work hard for 2 hours and 41 minutes to win the final (6-3, 5-7, 6-3).

Faced with an opponent who insisted on making her play the extra shot, the world number 2 sometimes lacked precision, visibly tense.

In the end, however, her unrivalled hitting power made all the difference, enabling her to establish herself more than ever as the queen of hardcourts.