Wuhan Open 2024: Women's draw, schedule, players, prize money breakdown and more

2018 Wuhan Open - Day 9 - Source: Getty — Aryna Sabalenka photographed at the 2018 Wuhan Open (Picture: Getty)

The final WTA 1000 tournament of the year, the Wuhan Open, is set to take place from October 7 to 13, 2024.

Last held five years ago, the previous edition saw Aryna Sabalenka claim the title, and she will lead the field again this year following World No. 1 Iga Swiatek's withdrawal. Sabalenka has already secured one WTA 1000 title in 2024, winning in Cincinnati by defeating Jessica Pegula in the final.

Pegula, Jasmine Paolini, Coco Gauff, and Zheng Qinwen complete the top five seeds.

As the world’s top players prepare to descend in China for the last WTA 1000 event this year, here’s a look at the key details for this prestigious event.

What is the Wuhan Open?

The Wuhan Open, the newest and final WTA 1000 event on the tennis calendar, takes place in Wuhan, China. It made its debut in 2014, replacing the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo as a Premier 5-level tournament.

After a five-year hiatus, the Wuhan Open returns to the WTA Tour this year with upgraded WTA 1000 status. It is one of two premier tournaments in China, second in prestige only to the recently concluded China Open.

The event features a 56-player singles draw and a 28-team doubles field. Aryna Sabalenka and Petra Kvitova have both won the singles title twice, while Venus Williams and Caroline Garcia have also claimed victories here.

Venue

The Optics Valley International Tennis Center in Wuhan, Hubei, China will host the 2024 Wuhan Open.

Draws and Players

Coco Gauff in action at the 2024 China Open (Picture: Getty)

The top eight seeds at the 2024 Wuhan Open will all receive a first round bye. Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff find themselves in the same half of the draw, with a potential blockbuster semifinal clash on the horizon.

Sabalenka will kick off her campaign against either Katerina Siniakova or Alex Eala, while Gauff will face either Ashlyn Krueger or Viktoriya Tomova in her opener. Second seed Jessica Pegula will start her run against fellow American Katie Volynets or Anastasia Potapova. Fourth seed Jasmine Paolini, meanwhile, could face home favorite Yue Yuan or a qualifer.

Qinwen Zheng, Emma Navarro, Barbora Krejcikova, and Daria Kasatkina complete the top eight seeds.

Schedule

Jessica Pegula in action at the 2024 China Open - Day 7 (Picture: Getty)

The qualifiers for the 2024 Wuhan Open will be held on October 5 and 6, with the main draw starting on Monday, October 7 at around 4 am BST/11 pm ET (October 6). The first four days will feature the opening three rounds of play. The quarterfinals will take place on Friday, October 11, followed by the semifinals on Saturday. The tournament will conclude with the singles and doubles finals on Sunday, October 13. The exact match timings will be released closer to the dates.

Prize Money and Ranking Points

The prize pool for the 2024 Wuhan Open has been increased to $3,221,715, a substantial rise compared to five years ago. The event has also been upgraded to a WTA 1000-level event, offering more ranking points.

Here's a breakdown of the prize money and ranking points on offer:

Round	Prize Money	Points
Winner	$525,115	1000
Runner-up	$309,280	650
Semi-final	$36,568	390
Quarter-final	$73,193	215
Third Roun	$36,568	120
Second Round	$20,714	65
First Round	$14,846	10