Wuhan WTA 1000: Only French Player in the Draw, Varvara Gracheva Falls in the First Round

le 06/10/2025 à 10h41

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In the stifling humidity of the Wuhan stadium, Varvara Gracheva and Jessica Bouzas Maneiro faced off in the first round of the WTA 1000.

As the only French player in the main draw, Gracheva (ranked 79th) didn't last long: eliminated right away by the Spaniard Bouzas Maneiro (ranked 48th) with a score of 7-6, 6-2 in 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Under the felt 35°C heat, Gracheva conceded her third defeat in as many encounters against the 23-year-old player (0-3).

On her side, Bouzas Maneiro will face in the second round the American and recent Beijing winner: Amanda Anisimova.

Jovic I • LL

Bouzas Maneiro J

Wuhan

Draw

Bouzas Maneiro Jessica

41e, 1262 points

Gracheva Varvara

76e, 887 points

Gracheva V • Q

Bouzas Maneiro J

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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