Zheng Qinwen and Mirra Andreeva have both pulled out of the 2026 Wuhan Open. Zheng cited a shoulder injury as the reason for her withdrawal, which came following her victory at the China Open in Beijing. Andreeva also stepped aside after playing through 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 tournament in Wuhan. Eala's wildcard berth gives her a chance against a Chinese crowd favourite.