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Top Seed Sabalenka Falls At First Hurdle in Wuhan Open
- On Wednesday, Belarusian top seed Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated from the Wuhan Open, losing 3-6 6-4 7-6 to unseeded American Ann Li in the round of 32.
- The defeat extends a barren spell for the 28-year-old, who has not lifted a trophy since completing the 'Sunshine Double' at Indian Wells and Miami earlier this year.
- Sabalenka committed 44 unforced errors compared to Li's 28, and despite saving nine match points, she could not save a 10th to stay in the match.
- Earlier on Wednesday, American second seed Jessica Pegula also suffered an early exit, falling 2-6 7-6 6-3 to former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko.
- These results follow a surprise defeat to Czech rising star Nikola Bartunkova at the China Open last week, ensuring Sabalenka finishes the season without a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2022.
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Li is ranked 31st in the WTA rankings.
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·Tallinn, Estonia
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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