Leylah Fernandez Progresses at Wuhan Open; Zheng Qinwen Exits Due to Injury

Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova to advance to the second round of the Wuhan Open. Meanwhile, China Open champion Zheng Qinwen withdrew from the tournament due to a shoulder injury, a day after winning her first WTA 1000 title. Mirra Andreeva also pulled out of the event, impacting the tournament field.