Sabalenka loses at Wuhan despite saving nine match points
After saving nine match points, Sabalenka fell to Ann Li 3-6 6-4 7-6 in a tiebreaker.
Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed and four-time major champion, suffered an upset loss to Ann Li at the Wuhan Open. The match was dramatic: Sabalenka saved nine match points but still lost in a tiebreaker, 3-6 6-4 7-6.
Sabalenka had treatment on her taped right knee during the deciding set when down 4-1. Sabalenka's loss marks her second straight.
Last week, she fell to Nikola Bartunkova at the China Open in the same round. She was also runner-up at the US Open, losing the final to Elena Rybakina.
In other results, Jessica Pegula lost to Jelena Ostapenko 2-6 7-6 6-3 despite having three match points. Iga Swiatek advanced easily, winning 6-2 6-1 over Magdalena Frech.
- 9
- Sabalenka match points saved
- 7-5
- Final tiebreaker score
- 2
- Sabalenka's consecutive losses
Why it mattersSabalenka is one of the world's top players, and two straight losses suggest potential injury or form issues affecting her season.
AustraliaSabalenka won the Australian Open and Australian fans closely follow her tournament results as one of tennis's top players.
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