Zheng Qinwen and Mirra Andreeva have both pulled out of the 2026 Wuhan Open. Zheng cited a shoulder injury as the reason for her absence, which came on the back of her title run at the China Open in Beijing. Andreeva also stepped aside after finishing that same final.
Philippines wildcard Alex Eala is set to open her campaign against China's Han Shi in the early draw of the WTA event in Wuhan. Eala's place in the draw gives her a chance against a local opponent.