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Top Seed Aryna Sabalenka Exits Wuhan Open in Shocking Upset

October 16, 2026 • 50 minutes ago •

WUHAN: In a stunning turn of events, top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated in the second round of the Wuhan Open on Wednesday, falling to American Ann Li with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(7/5). This marks Sabalenka’s second consecutive early exit, having previously lost to Nikola Bartunkova at the China Open.

Despite holding a commanding lead at 6-3, 4-2, Sabalenka faltered as Li seized the momentum midway through the second set. The Belarusian, who has not claimed a title since March and recently lost her number one ranking to Elena Rybakina, struggled with movement due to a knee issue, prompting her to call for a trainer during the decisive set.

Sabalenka’s inability to convert her early advantage raises concerns about her form as she aims to reclaim her status among the elite in women’s tennis. The match lasted two hours and 27 minutes, with Li ultimately capitalizing on her 10th match point to secure victory and advance to the last-16 against Indonesia’s Janice Tjen.

In a further blow to the tournament’s expectations, second-seeded Jessica Pegula, last year’s runner-up, also faced an early exit, highlighting the unpredictable nature of this year’s competition.