# Wuhan Open 2026: Swiatek beats Krueger 6-1, 6-4 for 150th WTA 1000 win as Sabalenka and Pegula go out

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Published: 15 Oct 2026
Updated: 15 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 16 Oct 2026

> The seventh seed is one of the few top names left in Wuhan. She needs the title to boost her WTA Finals hopes.

**Iga Swiatek beat American lucky loser Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 6-4 on Thursday 15 October to reach the Wuhan Open quarter-finals** for the second year running, the seventh seed's **150th win at WTA 1000 level**, according to an [AFP report carried by ARY News](https://arynews.tv/swiatek-avoids-seed-exodus-to-breeze-into-wuhan-last-eight).

## A week of upsets in Wuhan

Swiatek is one of very few seeds still standing:

- **Aryna Sabalenka** (1) and **Jessica Pegula** (2) lost on Wednesday.
- **Karolina Muchova** (6) lost 7-5, 6-3 to Diana Shnaider.
- **Belinda Bencic** (9) went out in the second round to Sonay Kartal.
- **Iva Jovic** (10) lost 6-4, 6-1 to Maja Chwalinska.
- **Jasmine Paolini** (15) was beaten 6-2, 6-0 by Kartal.
- **Elina Svitolina** won through, beating Guo Hanyu 6-1, 6-4.

## Wuhan Open quarter-final line-up

| Match |
|---|
| Iga Swiatek vs Ann Li or Janice Tjen |
| Maja Chwalinska vs Maria Sakkari |
| Diana Shnaider vs Jelena Ostapenko |
| Elina Svitolina vs Sonay Kartal |

Wuhan is three hours ahead of Pakistan, so a 1pm start in Wuhan is 10am PKT; check the tournament order of play each evening for exact times.

## What is at stake

The six-time Grand Slam champion is chasing her **13th WTA 1000 title**. She needs to win in Wuhan to improve her chances of qualifying for the **WTA Finals**, held next month in Indian Wells. With both the top two seeds gone, the draw has opened up for her.

On the men's side, Alexander Zverev reached the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Wednesday: [Zverev beats De Minaur 6-4, 6-4](/news/sports/zverev-beats-de-minaur-6-4-6-4-to-reach-shanghai-masters-semi-finals). The Saudi Six Kings Slam, meanwhile, has moved to December: [Six Kings Slam moved to 27 to 30 December](/news/sports/six-kings-slam-moved-to-27-30-december-and-fifae-finals-postponed-after-houthi).

## Frequently asked questions

**Who did Swiatek beat at the Wuhan Open 2026?**

Ashlyn Krueger, 6-1, 6-4, in the third round on 15 October 2026. She plays Ann Li or Janice Tjen in the quarter-finals.

## Sources

- Swiatek avoids seed exodus to breeze into Wuhan last eight (AFP, 15 Oct 2026) (ARY News): https://arynews.tv/swiatek-avoids-seed-exodus-to-breeze-into-wuhan-last-eight

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