PHOTOS: Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula step out in style for Wuhan player party
Donna Vekic, Madison Keys, Dayana Yastremska were also in attendance before the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open got underway.
Two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka is back at the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open—and she made her return in style.
The top seed was joined fellow players including No. 2 seed Jessica Pegula, Donna Vekic, Madison Keys and more at the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open player party on Sunday evening before the tournament got underway.
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“It’s been a while since I’ve been here,” Sabalenka said during a pre-tournament press conference. ”I remember my first time winning Wuhan was a very special moment. And winning it two times in a row, I was very sad that I couldn’t come back the following year.
“Coming back, actually, everything feels like home. I have really beautiful memories from the past. I really hope I can replicate my result from 2019.”
As the action kicks off at the year’s final WTA 1000 event, check out all the best looks and memorable moments from a warm welcome back to Wuhan:
