Aryna Sabalenka is set for a challenging run at the Wuhan Open, with a possible path that includes early matches against two former Grand Slam champions.

The World No. 1 has not played since her victory at the US Open, having chosen to skip the China Open in Beijing.

Her return to the Wuhan Open marks her bid to retain the top ranking heading into 2026.

Holding onto her crown will not be easy, though. Sabalenka is chasing a fourth straight title in Wuhan, but this year’s field looks particularly strong.

Aryna Sabalenka is drawn into a group with Naomi Osaka and Elena Rybakina at the Wuhan Open

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Sabalenka has won the Wuhan Open three times before, in 2018, 2019, and 2024. But repeating that success this year is going to be a tough ask.

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