Withdrawal confirmed
Coco Gauff withdrew from the Wuhan Open after her Beijing campaign, the WTA reported on October 7. A message shared by the tournament described her need for rest and recovery. The announcement concerned this event; it did not declare her season over or diagnose a new injury.
A notable event to miss
The WTA's October 8 tournament guide listed fatigue as the reason and identified Wuhan as the season's final WTA 1000 event. Gauff had won the 2025 singles title by defeating Jessica Pegula in the final, so her withdrawal also meant no title defence this year.
Editor's view
Late-season scheduling involves balancing another opportunity to compete against the value of recovery. Keep the confirmed explanation separate from speculation about a longer absence. A single withdrawal is not enough evidence to predict a player's future availability or physical condition.