Zheng Qinwen will carry the home hopes. (Source: Getty)
Aryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen will lock horns in the 2024 Wuhan Open final on Sunday. The duo came through contrasting wins on Saturday to book their respective spots in the summit clash.
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The Belarusian took the scenic route against Coco Gauff. She went down a set against the recently crowned China Open winner, but made the most of her opponent’s serving woes to fight her way and prevail 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 in a topsy-turvy match.
In an incredible stat, Sabalenka has never lost a match in three appearances in Wuhan. She had lifted back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2019 and will play for a third consecutive trophy on Sunday.
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Earlier in the week, she was also tested by Yulia Putintseva in the round-of-16 but managed to prevail in three sets. She has also scored straight-set wins over the likes of Magdalena Frech and Katerina Siniakova.
Zheng Qinwen, meanwhile, has carried home hopes with aplomb all week. The Chinese player opened her campaign with a convincing win over Jaqueline Cristina before battling past Leylah Fernandez for a spot in the quarterfinals.
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Pitted against fellow top-10 player Jasmine Paolini, Qinwen was again tested but came through in a tight three-set encounter. She was in top form during her semifinal, ousting compatriot Wang Xinyu in straight sets.
The pairings of Jessica Pegula and Asia Muhammad, along with Irina Khromacheva and Anna Danilina, meanwhile, will compete in a surprise doubles final as well. With the two big matches lined-up, let’s look at the full Day 7 schedule of the 2024 Wuhan Open:
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Schedule for Day 7 of the 2024 Wuhan Open
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka is eyeing her third straight Wuhan Open title this year. (Source: Getty)
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Starting at 12 pm local time: Jessica Pegula / Asia Muhammad vs Irina Khromacheva / Anna Danilina
Followed by: (5) Zheng Qinwen vs (1) Aryna Sabalenka
Court 1
Starting at 11 am local time: TBD
Followed by: TBD
Where to watch the 2024 Wuhan Open?
The 2024 Wuhan Open can be viewed on the following channels in the USA, Canada, the UK and India:
USA: Tennis Channel
India: Tennis Channel
UK: Sky Sports
Canada: DAZN
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Wuhan Open 2024 - Match Timings
Jessica Pegula and Asia Muhammad will be in action in the doubles final. (Source: Getty)
For tennis fans in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India, the matches will start at the following times:
Country
Match Timings (Centre Court)
Match Timings (Centre Court- Night Session)
Match Timings (Court 1)
Match Timings (Court 2)
Match Timings (Court 3)
Canada (ET)
October 13, 2024, 5 pm ET
October 13, 2024, TBD
October 13, 2024, 11 am ET
October 13, 2024, 12.30 pm ET
October 13, 2024, 12.30 pm ET
Australia (AEST)
October 13, 2024, 7.30 pm AEST
October 13, 2024, TBD
October 13, 2024, 1.30 pm AEST
October 13, 2024, 3 pm AEST
October 13, 2024, 3 pm AEST
India
October 13, 2024, 2.30 am IST
October 13, 2024, TBD
October 13, 2024, 8.30 am IST
October 13, 2024, 10 am IST
October 13, 2024, 10 am IST
UK
October 13, 2024, 10 am GMT
October 13, 2024, TBD
October 13, 2024, 4 am GMT
October 13, 2024, 5.30 am GMT
October 13, 2024, 5.30 am GMT
USA (ET)
October 13, 2024, 5 pm ET
October 13, 2024, TBD
October 13, 2024, 11 am ET
October 13, 2024, 12.30 pm ET
October 13, 2024, 12.30 pm ET
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