Aryna Sabalenka suffers early exit against Ann Li at Wuhan Open

Aryna Sabalenka, the World No. 2, was eliminated from the Wuhan Open following a three-set match against American Ann Li. Despite saving nine match points, Sabalenka was unable to secure a victory, extending her title drought to ten tournaments since her last win at the Miami Open in March 2026. Fans have suggested that Sabalenka should consider taking a break from competition as her performance has declined, highlighted by her recent loss at the China Open. Following the match, Li praised Sabalenka's resilience and discussed her approach to the game during the challenging contest.

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