2025 Wuhan Open: Zhang Shuai Makes a Stunning Comeback to Defeat Navarro, Swiatek and Osaka Secure Opening Wins

On October 7th, 2025, the Wuhan Open reached its second day of the main draw. Zhang Shuai, the only Chinese player competing in singles today, overcame 14th seed Navarro with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 victory, repeating her win against Navarro from last year’s China Open and claiming her first Wuhan Open win after a seven-year gap. Facing a 0-3 deficit in the deciding set, Zhang rallied strongly by delivering a “golden duck” game to turn the match around. In the second round, she will face Romanian player Kostia, who advanced after Ostapenko retired while trailing 0-6, 1-2.

Zhang Shuai (Photo: Huang Dishen)

After the match, Zhang reviewed the game, saying: “My opponent is very strong, and her performance has been consistently high over the past two years, so I’m very happy with my own performance. Even when I was down 0-3 in the third set, I remained calm and motivated. (After losing eight consecutive games) It was mostly due to myself; the heat and humidity made me sweat a lot, which caused me to feel a bit disoriented and make errors when raising my hand. I’m glad I managed to adjust before the match ended and saved this match.”

Swiatek (Photo: Tournament Provided)

Making her night session debut, six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek defeated Czech player Buzkova 6-1, 6-1, reaching 60 wins this season. She will await the winner between Mertens and Bencic in the third round. The 5th seed Andreyeva was upset in a three-hour battle against German veteran Siegemund, losing 7-6(4), 3-6, 3-6. Siegemund earned her third top-10 win of the season and advanced to the round of 16.

China Open runner-up Noskova fought through three sets to beat qualifier Putintseva 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(2), completing a season sweep of their encounters. She will face former world No.1 Osaka in the second round, who came back from behind to defeat Fernandez 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, securing her first career win at Wuhan Open.

Muskova (Photo: Tournament Provided)

12th seed Muskova overcame Ukrainian player Kostyuk 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, repeating her victory from this year’s US Open and earning her first career win at Wuhan Open. In the second round, she will meet Polish player Frech, who battled through 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to defeat Kudermetova. Former US Open champion Raducanu retired while trailing 1-6, 1-4 against Ann Li, who will face 9th seed Aleksandrova in the next round.

Yuan Yue / Andreescu (Photo: Tournament Provided)

The first round of women’s doubles also took place simultaneously. Yuan Yue and Andreescu narrowly defeated Wang Xiyu and Tang Qianhui 7-6(4), 3-6, 10-7, advancing to face this year’s China Open champions Errani and Paolini in the second round. Sixth seeds Guo Hanyu and Panova beat Danilovic and Kostyuk 7-5, 6-3, and will play Jiang Xinyu and Zhan Haoqing next.

Other match results

[13] Bencic def. Vekic 6-2, 6-2

Kristian def. Kessler 6-7(6), 6-0, 6-3

Kenin def. Zakharova [Q] 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-3

[16] Samsonova def. Arango [L] 6-1, 7-5

Sramkova def. Kalinskaya 6-2, 3-6, 6-3

Day 3 Schedule

The schedule for October 8th is released. Sixth seed Pegula, two-time Grand Slam champion Gauff, and tournament triple crown holder and current world No.1 Sabalenka will make their Wuhan Open debuts at the center court daytime session. The spotlight night match will feature Chinese player Yuan Yue against 7th seed Paolini. Eighth seed Rybakina will close the night session against Romanian player Cristian. Zhang Shuai will appear on Court 1, competing with Kostia for a spot in the round of 16.

(Written and Edited by Wang Fei)