The reigning US Open champion, Sabalenka, has now won all 15 of her matches in Wuhan, claiming the title in her 2018 debut and successfully defending it in 2019 before the tournament’s five-year break. The 26-year-old and the reigning US Open champion, has maintained an unbeaten 15-0 record in Wuhan, having won the title during her debut in 2018 and successfully defending it in 2019, before the event’s five-year break from the tour.
On the other hand, Coco Gauff, the 20-year-old tennis star, secured her 50th WTA win of the season with a convincing 6-0, 6-4 triumph over Magda Linette in the Wuhan Open quarterfinals.
“I’m really happy with how I played,” Gauff said. “Obviously a smooth first set. Had chances to maybe close it out in the 5-3 game in the second, but happy I was able to close it out on my serve.”
Gauff and Sabalenka are no strangers to high-stakes matchups, and this semifinal promises to be another thrilling encounter. With both competitors in excellent form, it’s a dream showdown. Sabalenka, a two-time Wuhan Open champion, has yet to suffer a loss at this venue, while Gauff is aiming for back-to-back titles in China. With their deep familiarity with each other’s games, mental resilience could be the key factor.
The duo have played 7 times before with Gauff winning 4 times and Sabalenka being victorious 3 times. The most recent encounter between Gauff and Sabalenka took place at the Australian Open on January 25, 2024, in the semifinals on a hard court in Melbourne, where Aryna Sabalenka triumphed with a 7-6(2), 6-4 victory.
When do Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff play in the 2024 Wuhan Open?
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are set to face off in the 2024 Wuhan Open semifinals on Saturday, October 12. The match is expected to begin around 4:30 PM local time, 1:15 PM IST, and 4:15 AM ET, though the exact start time may vary depending on the duration of the preceding match.
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Mohd Faisal Hakak is a sports author from Kashmir. He likes to keep tabs on the sporting world with a keen interest in football, motorsports, NBA, and other marquee sports. He is a science graduate from Islamia College Srinagar.
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