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Chinese qualifier Shi Han stuns 13th seed Alexandra Eala in the Wuhan Open WTA tennis tournament on Monday. Photo credit: Xinhua Image Source: IANS

Wuhan Open: Chinese Qualifier Shi Han Stuns 13th Seed Eala

By IANS News October 12, 2026 • 23:26 PM View: 11

Wuhan Open WTA: Chinese qualifier Shi Han rallied to beat 13th-seeded Alexandra Eala of the Philippines 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 at the Wuhan Open WTA tennis tournament on Monday, while newly-crowned Asian Games champion Wang Xiyu eased past Wang Xinyu 6-2, 6-0 in an all-Chinese derby.

Shi, ranked 217th in the world, traded serve with the world No. 19 to 4-4 in the opening set before Eala reeled off two straight games to take it 6-4.