Jessica Pegula has defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the Wuhan Open, 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 Sabalenka, but this win marks a significant milestone in their rivalry.
Prior to this season, Pegula had limited success in Wuhan, never progressing beyond the third round, and had not played a quarterfinal in a WTA 1000 event in the East Asian swing.
She had reached the finals of three Big Titles, including last year's US Open, but was unable to win due to Sabalenka.
Author's summary: Pegula beats Sabalenka in Wuhan Open.