The WTA Tour has exposed an issue with their own events after British player is added to China Open qualifying draw

The WTA Tour has a clear issue with their own tournaments that has been evident at the China Open.

After the conclusion of the US Open , the Grand Slam season for 2026 officially came to an end, but there is still a lot to play for on both the WTA and ATP Tours.

One of the biggest tournaments on both calendars this year is the China Open , which is a 1000 tournament for WTA players, which is an event only bettered by Grand Slams and the WTA Finals .

Despite its billing as one of the biggest tournaments on the WTA Tour, the qualifying draw could easily convince you otherwise.

One of the biggest and most controversial changes in tennis in recent years has been the expansion of most 1000 events to two weeks, rather than just one, which has also impacted the China Open since 2024.