Match Details
- Fixture: Emma Raducanu vs Ann Li
- Date: October 6, 2025
- Tournament: Wuhan Open
- Round: First round (Round of 64)
- Venue: Optics Valley International Tennis Center, Wuhan, China
- Category: WTA 1000
- Surface: Hard
- Prize Money: $3,654,963
- Live Telecast: USA Tennis Channel | UK Sky Sports | Canada TSN
Emma Raducanu vs Ann Li Preview
Emma Raducanu and Ann Li will lock horns in an exciting opening-round encounter at the 2025 Wuhan Open. Raducanu, who recently returned to the top 30 in the latest rankings, has had a solid lead-up to the tournament. She reached the semifinals at the Citi Open and posted commendable runs at both the US Open and the Montreal tournament since the start of the hardcourt swing in July.
The British player’s overall win-loss record for the season stands at 27-19, which includes her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal appearance in Miami.
Ann Li, meanwhile, is enjoying the middle of a career-best season. She has already reached two finals in 2025 — Singapore and Cleveland — and made it to the second week of a Grand Slam for the first time at the US Open. These strong performances have translated into a career-high ranking of No. 44 and a steady win-loss record of 26-21.
Li suffered an early exit at the China Open last week and will be eager to bounce back and overcome that disappointment here in Wuhan.
Emma Raducanu vs Ann Li Head-to-Head
Raducanu leads their head-to-head with a 1-0 margin, having defeated Li earlier this year on the grass courts of Eastbourne.
Betting Odds
(Odds to be updated)
Emma Raducanu vs Ann Li Betting Tips
- Tip 1: Ann Li to win
- Tip 2: Each player to win a set
- Tip 3: At least 30 games in the match
Match Prediction
Both Emma Raducanu and Ann Li enjoy playing on quick hardcourts and come into the Wuhan Open with somewhat similar form. The American has been particularly impressive lately, having secured recent wins against notable players like Belinda Bencic and Wang Xinyu.
Li is not intimidated by power and showcases an uncanny ability to redirect pace. She can inflict significant damage with her flat backhand and uses a topspin-heavy forehand to reset rallies effectively. Additionally, Li boasts a big serve and often racks up double-digit aces.
For Raducanu, improving her serve will be key. She was broken six times in her two matches in Beijing and will face another aggressive returner here. Fans can anticipate entertaining baseline exchanges between these two competitors.
Given the recent form and her slightly stronger serve, the edge goes to Ann Li.
Prediction: Ann Li to win in three sets.
