WTA 500 Ningbo draw features Rybakina and Swiatek

The WTA 500 tournament in Ningbo, China, features a highly competitive draw headlined by top-ranked players. Defending champion and world number one Elena Rybakina enters directly into the second round, where she may face Cristina Bucsa or a qualifier.

Iga Swiatek, the world number nine, is the second seed but her participation remains uncertain following a left thigh injury sustained during the semifinals in Wuhan. Other notable players in the draw include third seed Marta Kostyuk, Belinda Bencic, and Jelena Ostapenko.

Italian player Jasmine Paolini faces a challenging path after recent losses in Wuhan. Following the draw, Paolini is positioned to potentially face 18-year-old American Iva Jovic in the upcoming rounds. Paolini is also scheduled to compete in the doubles event alongside Sara Errani.