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Ann Li defeats Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling Wuhan Open match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:46 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Ann Li defeats Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling Wuhan Open match

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Ann Li secured a dramatic victory over Aryna Sabalenka at the Wuhan Open on October 15. After overcoming a difficult start and being down 6-3, 4-2, Li came back to win the match 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5), saving multiple match points along the way. This match featured ten match points for Li, who displayed resilience and strong serving to close out the victory in a tense tiebreak. Sabalenka, the world number two, faced difficulties following a recent decline in form and was hoping to secure her fourth title at this tournament. Li expressed her enjoyment of playing in Wuhan after her victory.

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•Li overcame a 6-3, 4-2 deficit to win the match.
•The match featured ten match points for Li, all in her favor.
•The victory sends Li to the next round of the Wuhan Open.
•Sabalenka's loss marks her second career defeat in this tournament.
•Li highlighted her enjoyment of playing on the Wuhan courts.

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In tennis, the scoring system means an upset can take many forms. It can be a surprise thrashing, or a tight win that turns on a point or two. Or, as was the case in Wuhan Wednesday for the U.S.’s Ann Li, it can be a roller coaster. Her scoreline against four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka barely told the story of an up-and-down encounter — before getting to the fact that there were 10 match points. All of them for Li. The American came back from 6-3, 4-2 down in the second set to lead
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Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 9:46 AM
Ann Li’s stunning win over Aryna Sabalenka at the Wuhan Open and a tale of 10 match points
In tennis, the scoring system means an upset can take many forms. It can be a surprise thrashing, or a tight win that turns on a point or two. Or, as was the case in Wuhan Wednesday for the U.S.’s Ann Li, it can be a roller coaster. Her scoreline against four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka barely told the story of an up-and-down encounter — before getting to the fact that there were 10 match points. All of them for Li. The American came back from 6-3, 4-2 down in the second set to lead

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