Overview
- Naomi Osaka rallied past Leylah Fernandez 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 to reach the second round in Wuhan.
- Emma Raducanu retired from her opener against Ann Li due to dizziness while trailing 6-1, 4-1.
- No. 4 seed Amanda Anisimova withdrew before the event with a left calf injury after winning the China Open.
- Sofia Kenin edged Anastasia Zakharova 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 to set up a meeting with No. 16 Liudmila Samsonova, who beat Emiliana Arango 6-1, 7-5.
- Iga Swiatek is slated for a night-session debut against Marie Bouzkova, with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff scheduled to open their campaigns Wednesday.