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Ann Li speaks on court after beating Aryna Sabalenka on her 10th match point in 'crazy' game in Wuhan

Aryna Sabalenka, the four-time Grand Slam champion and top seed, faced an extraordinary challenge in her opening match at the Wuhan Open, saving nine match points before ultimately falling to Ann Li in a thrilling three-set battle. The Belarusian star, who required medical attention for her taped-up right knee during the match, fought valiantly but could not overcome Li’s persistence, who prevailed 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) after converting her 10th match point on her own serve.

Li’s victory marked a dramatic turnaround, as she rallied from a 4-2 deficit in the second set to secure her spot in the round of 16. Meanwhile, the tournament has seen other notable upsets, including Sonay Kartal’s victory over ninth seed Belinda Bencic, adding to the competitive fire of the event.

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