2024 Wuhan Open qualifying list revealed

The qualifying list for the 2024 Wuhan Open was unveiled on Sept 19, featuring four Grand Slam champions – Naomi Osaka, Bianca Andreescu, Sloane Stephens, and Emma Raducanu.

They will lead the pack alongside Chinese stars Wang Xiyu and Wang Yafan in the battle for eight spots in the main draw.

The 2024 Wuhan Open Qualifying List. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

The 2024 Wuhan Open qualifying rounds are scheduled for Oct 5 and 6, with 32 slots available. After two days of intense competition, eight players will advance to the main draw. The qualifiers will then face the likes of Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Zheng Qinwen in Wuhan.

This year's Wuhan Open qualifying lineup boasts a star-studded cast, with the addition of four Grand Slam champions elevating the event's competitive level and entertainment value.

Canada's Bianca Andreescu, who defeated Serena Williams in the 2019 US Open final, became the first player born in the 2000s to win a Grand Slam singles title.

On the Chinese front, Wang Yafan recently made headlines by defeating two top-20 players, Maria  Sakkari and Victoria Azarenka, at the US Open, reaching the singles round of 16 for the first time in her career.

The 2024 Wuhan Open is the final WTA 1000 event of the year, attracting top players from around the world. Fans are invited to the Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone (also known as Optics Valley of China, or OVC) to witness world-class tennis showdowns at this prestigious event.