Defending champion Sabalenka moves through to Wuhan Open final with victory over Barty

Aryna Sabalenka, defending champion at the Wuhan Open is into the final once again with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over top seed Ashleigh Barty.

Sabalenka claimed the victory in one hour and 43 minutes and improved her record in Wuhan to 11-0 overall continuing an imperious streak.

The Belarusian converted three of the four break point chances she created in the match and sealing each set and the initiative as a result with a late break.

Sabalenka won the last three games in both sets to claim a third career win over the current World No.1 and she will now face Petra Kvitova or Alison Riske in the final as she aims for consecutive titles in the event.

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