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 after her win at the China Open in Beijing. Andreeva also pulled out after competing in that same final.
Philippines wildcard Alex Eala will begin her first-round match against China's Han Shi in the first round of the WTA hard-court contest in Wuhan. Eala's wildcard berth sets up a strong opportunity against a Chinese crowd favourite.