Raducanu Draws Ann Li in Wuhan Opener as Tough Path Sets Up Possible Pegula Rematch
The British No 1 arrives aiming to turn recent serving gains under coach Francisco Roig into results after letting match points slip in Beijing and Seoul.
Overview
- Raducanu begins her Wuhan Open campaign against American Ann Li, with main-draw play scheduled for October 6–12.
- In the projected route, she could meet No 9 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova or Canadian Open champion Victoria Mboko next, with fourth seed Amanda Anisimova a potential quarter-final opponent.
- A rematch with Jessica Pegula is possible after Raducanu held match points before losing to the world No 7 in Beijing last week.
- Top seeds in Wuhan include world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek, underscoring a deep field.
- Healthy after last year's withdrawal, Raducanu makes her Wuhan debut seeking ranking points that could bolster her Australian Open seeding, having previously edged Li from a set down in Eastbourne.