The WTA Wuhan Open kicks off with 12 matches on day one for the final WTA 1000 tournament of the year. As always, we here at LWOT offer our predictions for every match, including Diana Shnaider vs Katerina Siniakova. But who will advance to the second round?

WTA Wuhan Day 1 Predictions

Ashlyn Krueger vs Hailey Baptiste

Head-to-head: Krueger 1-1 Baptiste

Baptiste had a great debut appearance in Wuhan last season, reaching the last 16 as a qualifier after a massive win over Barbora Krejcikova. She sits on the cusp of a top 50 return (her previous career high is world #47). Krueger has lost her last three matches and has never won a main draw match in Wuhan. Right now, Krueger’s game lacks punch and consistency. Expect Baptiste to extend her compatriot’s dismal run of results.

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