Wuhan Open: Prize Money and Points for Sabalenka and Paolini
Aryna Sabalenka's streak of three consecutive titles in Wuhan came to an end, but she still gained valuable points.
Sabalenka and Jasmine Paolini's campaigns ended in the semi-finals. Sabalenka lost to Jessica Pegula with a score of 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2), while Paolini was defeated by Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-3.
Paolini had earlier caused an upset by defeating six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals.
Sabalenka started her match against Pegula with a 20-0 record at the tournament and an 8-2 lead in their head-to-head record.
The results affected their WTA Rankings, with Sabalenka still holding the world No 1 position.
Author's summary: Sabalenka's title streak ends in Wuhan.