Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a fourth consecutive title in Wuhan ended in the semi-finals.
Defending champion Sabalenka had a 20-0 record at the tournament and an 8-2 lead in her head-to-head against Jessica Pegula, but lost 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2).
Jasmine Paolini caused an upset in the quarter-finals by beating Iga Swiatek, but lost to Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-3 in the semi-finals.
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Author's summary: Sabalenka and Paolini's Wuhan Open campaigns ended in semi-finals.