Belinda Bencic defeated Donna Vekic 6–2, 6–2 in the first round of the WTA 1000 Wuhan Open on hard court, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.34 to Vekic's 3.44. The Swiss player delivered a dominant performance, dropping only four games across two sets to advance comfortably. Bencic's clinical execution in the opening round suggests strong momentum heading into the tournament's deeper stages, whilst Vekic's early exit marks a disappointing result against the tournament favourite.