Aryna Sabalenka narrowly avoided disqualification from the Wuhan Open after launching her racket in frustration during her semi-final clash with Jessica Pegula

Aryna Sabalenka was forced to issue an apology at the Wuhan Open for launching her racket in frustration after losing a point, narrowly missing a cameraman

ARYNA SABALENKA narrowly avoided a ballboy as she threw her racquet in a furious outburst. The world No1 was bidding to win the Wuhan Open for a fourth time after victories in 2018, 2019 and 2024.

Aryna Sabalenka has extended her unbeaten run at the Wuhan Open, joining an exclusive group of players in the process. The world No. 1 has now won 19 straight matches at the tournament, a streak that began in 2019 and includes three consecutive titles.

The Wuhan Open is speeding toward its thrilling conclusion. The WTA 1000 event has been full of exciting play, sweltering heat and upsets. On Saturday morning, the sixth-seeded Jessica Pegula upset top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka. Meanwhile, the third-seeded Coco Gauff defeated the seventh-seeded Jasmine Paolini.

Aryna Sabalenka was at risk of being disqualified from the Wuhan Open after she threw her racket in frustration during her semi-final clash with Jessica Pegula

Aryna Sabalenka powered into her 11th semifinal of the year with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Elena Rybakina at the Wuhan Open Friday as a flawless Jasmine Paolini stunned Iga Swiatek in just 65 minutes 6-1, 6-2.

Aryna Sabalenka avoided disqualification from the Wuhan Open after the world No 1 threw her racket in anger, fortunately avoiding a ball boy, before eventually losing her semi-final to Jessica Pegula. The world No 1 was bidding to win the tournament for ...