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Navarro Aims to Carry Beijing Form into Wuhan Open Clash with Shuai
6 Oct
Summary
- 14th-seeded Navarro faces Chinese wildcard Shuai in Wuhan Open first round
- Navarro reached quarterfinals at China Open last week, beating World No. 2 Swiatek
- Shuai, former World No. 22, has 20-6 record since May, including qualifying and WTT matches
On Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, 14th-seeded American Emma Navarro will take on Chinese wildcard Zhang Shuai in the first round of the Wuhan Open. Navarro is aiming to carry her impressive form from last week's China Open, where she reached the quarterfinals after scoring a stunning upset over World No. 2 Iga Swiatek.
Prior to the Asian swing, Navarro had struggled to find consistency on the WTA Tour, falling outside the top 10 rankings. However, the 24-year-old has turned a corner, and will be eager to build on her recent success at the Wuhan Open, a tournament where she is yet to win a match.
Shuai, a 36-year-old former World No. 22, has received a wildcard entry into the main draw of the WTA 1000 event. The Chinese veteran has been in solid form lately, posting a 20-6 win-loss record since May, including qualifying and World Team Tennis matches. Shuai holds a 1-0 head-to-head advantage over Navarro, having defeated the American in straight sets at last year's China Open.
Despite Shuai's experience and recent good form, Navarro's powerful and consistent groundstrokes, combined with her impressive endurance, are expected to give her the edge in this first-round clash. The American's ability to stay in rallies and apply pressure could prove too much for the aging Shuai to handle.
