Wuhan lands the entire Top 10, led by Elena Rybakina
The entire Top 10 and almost all of the Top 25 have entered the Wuhan Open from 12–18 October; Gauff is the defending champion.
Events: 12 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026
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All ten players at the top of the women’s rankings have entered the Wuhan Open, staged from 12–18 October 2026. US Open champion and new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina heads a field that also includes Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek.
Almost the entire Top 25
According to the WTA’s entry announcement published on 17 September, Victoria Mboko is the only Top 25 player absent as she recovers from a left knee injury sustained in the summer. Mirra Andreeva, Linda Noskova, Elina Svitolina, Karolina Muchova and Marta Kostyuk are also listed.
The 56-player singles draw contains 43 direct entrants, eight qualifiers, four wild cards and one special exemption. The draw will be made on 10 October, with first-round play beginning two days later.
Gauff defends, Sabalenka chases a fourth title
Gauff won last year’s event without dropping a set and beat Pegula in the final. Sabalenka lifted the trophy in 2018, 2019 and 2024; WTA records give her a 20–1 career record in Wuhan.
The champion receives 1,000 ranking points and $665,000. More women’s tennis coverage is available in the BSR tennis section.
