Aryna Sabalenka powers to Wuhan Open title

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Aryna Sabalenka holds the trophy after defeating Anett Kontaveit at the Wuhan Open; Getty Images

Aryna Sabalenka continued her superb run of form with a straight-sets win over Anett Kontaveit in the final of the Wuhan Open.

The Belarusian won 6-3 6-3 to claim her second title in as many months and take her recent form to 25 wins in 32 matches.

After an early rash of errors, the 20-year-old reeled off 25 winners and did not face a single break point as she closed out the match with 16 of the last 20 points.

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“It was a great tennis today – was a great level!” said Sabalenka, who is set to rise to No.16 in the new rankings.

Asked what has made the difference in her game, she highlighted the influence of coach Dmitry Tursunov.

“Well, I start thinking more on the court,” she said.

“Before, I was just, like, hit the ball as hard as I can, it’s enough. From this summer when I start working with Dmitry, I start to think on the court. I think this is his job. Like 50% is his job, for sure.”

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