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The future of the Wuhan Open is called into question after big names withdraw from 2026 tournament

Concerns have been raised regarding the long-term viability of the Wuhan Open after a wave of high-profile departures depleted the player field for the 2026 tournament. Prominent competitors such as Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, and Qinwen Zheng opted out due to injuries, fatigue, or scheduling adjustments, leaving only a couple of seeded athletes remaining in the draw.

Tennis figure Yevgeny Kafelnikov noted that these absences could negatively impact future corporate sponsorship and threaten the competition's ongoing presence on the calendar.

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