Qualifier Shi Han Upsets Top-13 Seed Eala at Wuhan Open

Chinese qualifier Shi Han shocks No. 19 seed Alex Eala in Wuhan Open first round with 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory.

October 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Wuhan, China — Chinese qualifier Shi Han delivered a stunning upset at the Wuhan Open, defeating 13th-seeded Filipino player Alex Eala in the first round with a final score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Monday.

Eala, ranked 198 places above her opponent, fell to Shi Han at the Optics Valley International Tennis Center, marking an early exit for the World No. 19 player in the WTA1000 event. The match, played under the watchful eyes of a home crowd, saw Shi maintain a focused strategy, targeting the edges of the court and leveraging powerful serves to secure the win.

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Shi, who entered the tournament as a wildcard after advancing through qualifying, had long awaited this opportunity. Her performance in the Round of 64 showcased her resilience and determination, as she overcame the higher-ranked Eala in a hard-fought three-set battle.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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