Aryna Sabalenka, the Belarusian powerhouse and current world No. 1, has more than just hard-hitting groundstrokes to thank for her success. She combines dedication, thoughtful time management, and a touch of inspiration from watching fellow players to refine her game.

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka moved closer to her third consecutive championship at the Wuhan Open after coming from a set down to defeat fourth-seeded Coco Gauff 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday. The semifinal win moved Sabalenka to 4-4 in her career meetings with Gauff.

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka fought back from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday and reach the Wuhan Open final for the third time.