Jessica Pegula Defeats Aryna Sabalenka in Wuhan Clash
Jessica Pegula has finally defeated Aryna Sabalenka, coming from a set down to secure her third win over the Belarusian in 11 matches.
Pegula now trails 3-8 in head-to-head matchups against World No.1 Sabalenka, but has broken a streak of four consecutive losses.
- Pegula had never progressed beyond the third round in Wuhan prior to this season.
- She had not played a quarterfinal in a WTA 1000 event of the East Asian swing before this year.
Before arriving in Wuhan, Pegula's China Open run was ended by Linda Noskova in the semifinals.
Pegula's win marks a significant turnaround in her matches against Sabalenka.
Author's summary: Pegula defeats Sabalenka in Wuhan.