WTA's Wuhan Open entry list raises concerns over player withdrawals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

WTA's Wuhan Open entry list raises concerns over player withdrawals
Summary

The Wuhan Open is set to return to the WTA calendar, following the China Open, but has faced criticism due to numerous player withdrawals. Elena Rybakina is out due to injury, while Coco Gauff has withdrawn citing fatigue, eliminating last year's champion. Other notable players, including Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys, Emma Navarro, and Naomi Osaka, have also opted out of the event. Despite these absences, Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula remain committed to compete at the final WTA 1000 tournament of the season.

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  • •Wuhan Open follows the China Open on the WTA calendar
  • •Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff withdraw from the tournament
  • •Notable absences include Amanda Anisimova and Naomi Osaka
  • •Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula are set to compete
  • •Event represents the last WTA 1000 tournament of the 2026 season
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  • 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — The Wuhan Open entry list now confirms that the WTA really needs to consider making major change
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The Wuhan Open will soon return to the WTA calendar, but it looks very different from last year’s tournament. It immediately follows the China Open...

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