Zheng Qinwen and Mirra Andreeva have both withdrawn from the 2026 Wuhan Open. Zheng is dealing with a shoulder complaint as the reason for her withdrawal, which came on the back of her title run at the China Open in Beijing. Andreeva also stepped aside after finishing that same final.
Philippines wildcard Alex Eala gets her tournament underway against China's Han Shi in the early draw of the WTA hard-court contest in Wuhan. Eala's wildcard entry sets up a strong opportunity against a local opponent.