Karolína Muchová defeated Marta Kostyuk 2–6, 6–2, 6–4 in the first round of the WTA 1000 event in Wuhan on hard court, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.85. After losing the opening set, Muchová regrouped decisively, taking the second set with a 6–2 scoreline before closing out the match in the third. The Czech player's ability to adjust tactically after a sluggish start proved decisive against Kostyuk, who could not maintain the intensity that earned her the first set. Muchová's comeback victory demonstrates the resilience required at Masters 1000 level and positions her well for the second round.