Sabalenka reveals her tactic against Gauff in Wuhan

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Aryna Sabalenka is holding the number 1 position in this WTA Wuhan, and she's also currently leading the Race to the WTA Finals. The Belarusian has surpassed Iga Swiatek as the best player of the year and is close to taking the overall top spot. Sabalenka is achieving significant victories in the Chinese event, recently defeating Magdalena Frech and advancing to the semis against Coco Gauff. Another WTA 1000 semifinal and another showdown with the American, marking the eighth encounter. Will Sabalenka be able to level that head-to-head and make it to the final? Here's what the Belarusian shared in the press conference.

- About the tactics against Gauff in the semis

"We've had many good battles. I'm always looking forward to enjoying playing against her. I think the key, once again, will be to focus on myself, on my footwork, go to the net, and finish the point there. It's a slow surface, you have to go there. You have to be brave enough and finish at the net; I think that's the main strategy. It worked really well in our last encounter, so I'll stick to the plan. I'll try to apply as much pressure as possible."

- Overtaking Swiatek in the Race standings

"As I always say, I don't really focus on the ranking. At the same time, of course, everyone wants to be the world number 1. It's on my list of goals, as with everyone. But I'm trying to concentrate on myself. I know that if I'm there every match, if I fight for every point, if I can bring my best tennis, if I can keep improving and pushing myself to the limit, I know I can achieve that goal."

- Seeking inspiration from other players? Do you watch tennis matches?

"We have open discussions with the team, talk a lot about tennis, what to improve, what tactics could work on each specific surface for me. We talk a lot. Watch tennis? I'd say if we're at a tournament and they show it on TV, yes, I always watch. Some things inspire me; I see a play and think, 'Okay, I'm going to try that and see if I can use it in a match, see if it works and fits my game.' So, yes, sometimes I get inspired by other players. Outside of tournaments, I don't watch tennis because I try to recharge and forget about tennis, focus on different things."

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