Overview
- Emma Raducanu retired in the Wuhan Open first round against Ann Li after experiencing dizziness, with a WTA physio and tournament doctor assessing her on court.
- She later posted a photo from a Wuhan medical visit on Threads, saying she was feeling better and expressing regret at being unable to continue.
- Wuhan organizers pushed start times due to temperatures near 36°C and high humidity, and several players withdrew, including Jelena Ostapenko who cited heat stroke.
- Heat-related issues have also hit the Shanghai Masters, where Novak Djokovic vomited on court and players questioned the lack of a formal ATP heat rule.
- Updated entries show Raducanu in the Ningbo Open draw to face Zhu Lin in the first round, with a potential round-of-16 meeting against top seed Mirra Andreeva.