The Wuhan Open has begun with a strong first round. While awaiting the debut of the top favorites, several significant names have already taken the court, including the notable victory of Ekaterina Alexandrova over Victoria Mboko. This win virtually assures the Russian of a spot in the Top 10 when the tournament concludes.

With a draw of 56 players, only the top 8 seeds received a first-round bye, yet the very first day saw some important clashes. In addition to Alexandrova's win, the 10th seed Clara Tauson—another player fighting for a Top-10 debut—earned a tough victory, while the 15th seed Diana Shnaider suffered an early elimination.

Alexandrova dominates Mboko and clinches live No. 10 spot

This was arguably the most interesting match of the opening day, with 19-year-old Victoria Mb

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