No.4 seed Simona Halep's opening outing at the Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open came to a premature end when Irina-Camelia Begu retired midway through their second-round encounter.
Former champion Petra Kvitova made a flying start to this year's Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open, swatting aside Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets, while Johanna Konta was equally impressive in her own first-round outing.
WTA Insider Courtney Nguyen | Olympic Gold medalist Monica Puig remains optimistic and focused on long-term goals after an early loss at the Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open.
Simona Halep kicks off her Asian Swing against compatriot Irina-Camelia Begu, while Toray Pan Pacific Open champion Caroline Wozniacki takes on 2011 US Open winner Sam Stosur.
Former World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki continued her hardcourt resurgence with the Toray Pan Pacific Open title over first-time WTA finalist Naomi Osaka.
Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu saved a match point to ensure an all-Romanian clash with Simona Halep in Wuhan while No.13 seed Roberta Vinci eased past Monica Puig.
WTA Insider Courtney Nguyen | Looking to qualify for Singapore for a third straight year, Simona Halep aims for a career-best result at the Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open.
WTA Insider Courtney Nguyen | Balancing success with a desire to do better, Garbiñe Muguruza discussed her season's highs and lows at the WTA All-Access Hour in Wuhan.
