Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a fourth consecutive Wuhan Open title was halted, 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 upset six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals, claiming her first career win over Swiatek.
Aryna Sabalenka started her match against Jessica Pegula with a 20-0 record at the tournament.
The results of the tournament affected the WTA Rankings, with Sabalenka and Paolini earning points and prize money.
Author's summary: Sabalenka and Paolini's Wuhan Open campaigns ended in semi-finals.