While Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova’s on-court rivalry was a stuff of legends, they also share a relationship built on shared mutual respect off the court. This was evident when five-time major winner, Sharapova, was inducted into the Hall of Fame ahead of this year’s US Open by… yes, Serena. “ Honestly, it’s great ,” Iga Świątek, the current world no. 2, had said of the moment. And now, she is poised to join the two legends after her ongoing run at the Wuhan Open.

Świątek reached a milestone after defeating Belinda Bencic on October 9, 2025, in Wuhan. The Polish star came from behind to beat Bencic 7–6(2), 6–4 in the third round. After dropping a few early games in the first set, she steadied herself and took the tiebreak. In the second set, Świątek broke Bencic’s serve and held

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