Aryna Sabalenka takes Wuhan Open title to close on rankings leader Iga Swiatek

Sabalenka defeated home favourite Zheng Qinwen in a close battle.

CLOSING IN ON NUMBER ONE: Aryna Sabalenka clinched her third title in Wuhan. Picture: Andy Wong/AP

Aryna Sabalenka maintained her unbeaten record at the Wuhan Open with her third title to close in on Iga Swiatek at the top of the rankings.

Sabalenka lifted the trophy on both her previous visits in 2018 and 2019 and was unbeatable again following the tournament’s return to the schedule this year.