Play began at the Wuhan Open with mixed fortunes for several notable names. Ann Li moved into the second round after Emma Raducanu stopped due to dizziness. Later, ninth seed Ekaterina Alexandrova closed Day 1 with a straightforward win over Canada’s Victoria Mboko, 6-3, 6-2, in 1 hour 20 minutes.
Highlights from the China Open
In Beijing, Amanda Anisimova claimed the China Open title, defeating Linda Noskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 in 1 hour 46 minutes to capture her second WTA 1000 trophy of the season. Her impressive run included a dominant semifinal over defending champion Coco Gauff, which finished in under an hour with only three games lost. Noskova reached her first WTA 1000 final by saving three match points against fifth seed Jessica Pegula, showcasing her resilience and skill on the court.
The China Open doubles crown went to Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, who came from a set down to beat Fanny Stollar and Miyu Kato 6-7 (1), 6-3, [10-2] in 1 hour 34 minutes. This victory marked their third WTA 1000 title of the season, further solidifying their status as a formidable pair in women’s doubles.
On the WTA 125 circuit, several players also made headlines. Viktorija Golubic triumphed at the Suzhou Open in China, while Kaja Juvan claimed victory at the Samsun Open in Türkiye. Additionally, Sara Bejlek lifted the Internazionali di Calabria trophy in Italy, adding to her growing list of accomplishments this season.
As the WTA circuit continues to heat up, fans are eager to see how these players will perform in their upcoming matches. With the Wuhan Open underway and the recent excitement from the China Open, the stage is set for thrilling tennis action in the weeks to come.