Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 from Belarus, who is a three-time defending champion at the Wuhan Open, extended her winning streak to 20 matches in the tournament in China on Friday, October 10. The 27-year-old defeated eighth seed from Kazakhstan, Elena Rybakina, in straight sets 6-3, 6-3, to secure a spot in the semi-final of the Wuhan Open.