Aryna Sabalenka’s poor run continues with surprise second-round defeat in Wuhan

World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise second-round defeat at the Wuhan Open, continuing her recent poor form. The loss means Sabalenka has now lost back-to-back matches for the first time since February 2025. The result marks a significant dip in form for the Belarusian, who is one of the top players on the WTA Tour.