Aryna Sabalenka vs. Rebecca Sramkova ｜ 2025 Wuhan Round 2 ｜ WTA Match Highlights).

That might be a harbinger of things to come. Looking to win 12 over last 13 from the line. Guessed right. She knew where Sabalenka wanted to go on that drop shot and she was right there. And it'll happen. A little help from the equipment. Well, some might blame it on rust for Irina Sabalenka playing her first match in 32 days. But a lot will say it is Rebecca Shremkova who has the world number one disheveled. Shremkova for just the second time in seven meetings against a top ten player has taken the opening set. 0-6 versus the top ten in her career. And if it is a top ten opponent, why not have your first win? Sabalenka not content to let game four slip past. She does indeed find her way to deuce. She continues to plug away. Much to her credit. Make it four return winners today. This was just crafted beautifully. Get the racket out. Use the pace to your advantage. She has put up a terrific performance and from the line is where she has thrived the most. Sabalenka doing her part to try to turn the tide. Such a mature point from Sabalenka. Goes against her natural game style in the sense that she kicked that first serve in. But she made sure she got the first serve in. She took a bit of pace off it. It's number five where she finds joy. But it's just a momentary pause and Sabalenka has her way with the second set. The hold will force a deciding set. It's in the world number one back in Goodsted. It'll be a best of one set format. Let's see who advances to the round of 16. At the Dongfeng Boya, Wuhan Open. Sabalenka two of four. Make it three of five when holding break point today. And she's on the board first. Yeah, she's finding her groove. That's the strength I'm talking about. And the first of five steps to capture a fourth title in Wuhan. Wasn't a walk in the park for Irina Sabalenka. But she managed to stroll across the finish line. Finds her way to a three set victory. And remains perfect at this event. Notch an 18th win for the world number one. Against no losses.