Overview

• Emma Raducanu retired from her Wuhan Open first-round match against Ann Li while trailing 6-1, 4-1 after an on-court medical assessment.
• She later posted on Threads that it was her last day at the doctor's in Wuhan and said she was feeling better.
• Medics checked her blood pressure, temperature, pupils and heart rate during the match as she struggled with dizziness in stifling conditions.
• Withdrawals elevated her from a planned wildcard to direct acceptance into the WTA 500 Ningbo Open, where she is slated to face wildcard Zhu Lin, ranked No 230.
• Wuhan organizers suspended outdoor play during extreme heat, and players at Chinese events reported severe effects from the conditions.