Wuhan Open 2025 Round of 16 Results: Stars Advance with Dominant Wins
Jessica Pegula showcased her fighting spirit by defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 in a thrilling round of 16 battle.
Pegula started confidently, using her sharp forehand and consistency to edge out Alexandrova in a tight opening set.
Alexandrova fought back aggressively in the second set, breaking Pegula early and taking control with powerful baseline shots.
Pegula regained momentum in the decider, maintaining composure under pressure to seal victory and advance into the quarterfinal stage.
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka delivered a commanding performance, defeating Liudmila Samsonova 6-3, 6-2 with unstoppable power and precision.
Sabalenka dictated rallies from the start, hitting deep returns and forcing errors from Samsonova throughout the one-sided encounter.
Her aggressive approach and confident movement allowed her to dominate both sets comfortably and progress to the quarterfinals smoothly.
Italy’s Jasmine Paolini won after Denmark’s Clara Tauson retired midway through their match at 3-6, 6-1, 1-3 due to injury.
Paolini showed excellent determination, recovering strongly after losing the first set and forcing her opponent into defensive positions.
Iga Swiatek continued her dominant form, defeating Belinda Bencic 7-6(2), 6-4 in a competitive and high-quality match in Wuhan.
Swiatek’s trademark consistency and mental strength helped her survive a tense tiebreak and control the second set confidently.
Bencic displayed creativity but struggled to match Swiatek’s relentless rhythm and solid baseline play during crucial moments.
Coco Gauff produced another brilliant performance, beating China’s Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-2 with superb athleticism and aggressive returns.
Gauff controlled rallies with deep groundstrokes and displayed excellent court coverage to overpower her experienced opponent efficiently.
Katerina Siniakova advanced with a solid 7-5, 6-3 win against American young star Iva Jovic in a well-fought contest.
Siniakova’s composure under pressure and smart shot selection secured her a deserved place in the tournament’s quarterfinal lineup.
Elena Rybakina displayed her trademark power to beat Czech rising star Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 in a convincing straight-set victory.
Rybakina’s accurate serves and sharp returns proved too strong as she cruised comfortably into the last eight in Wuhan.
Germany’s Laura Siegemund completed the winners’ list by defeating Magdalena Frech 6-4, 7-6(2) in a gritty, two-set encounter.
Siegemund’s tactical play and controlled aggression helped her edge past Frech after a tight tiebreaker to advance further.
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