Zheng Qinwen and Mirra Andreeva have both pulled out of the 2026 Wuhan Open. Zheng cited a shoulder injury as the reason for her exit, 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 tournament in Wuhan. Eala's wildcard entry gives her a chance against a home favourite.