Aryna Sabalenka vs Ann Li Preview & Prediction | 2026 Wuhan Open | Second Round

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Aryna Sabalenka faces Ann Li at the Wuhan Open. 

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: 14 October 2026 at 12:00 pm

Venue: Optics Valley International Tennis Center, Wuhan, China

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Aryna Sabalenka vs Ann Li prediction

Aryna Sabalenka is aiming for a fourth Wuhan Open title when she begins her campaign against Ann Li in the second-round. Sabalenka had been unbeaten at the event up to last year, but her winning streak came to an end after a three set defeat to Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals. Sabalenka was last in action at the China Open in Beijing, but she could only reach round three before a surprise straight sets loss to Nikola Bartunkova. Sabalenka’s season began so strongly, with three titles and an Australian Open final in the first three months of the year, but she is now without a trophy since March.

She received a bye in the first-round and now faces Li. The American won her opening encounter after Camila Osorio retired in set two, with Li leading 6-1 3-0.

Sabalenka leads the head-to-head 3-0. They played against each other in Miami earlier this year, with the 28-year-old winning 7-6 (5) 6-4.  She enjoys playing at this event, and should have too much quality for her opponent in this one. 

Aryna Sabalenka vs Ann Li tip: Aryna Sabalenka to win 2-0