WUHAN, October 6, 2025 – In a strong opening to the Wuhan Open, Ekaterina Alexandrova scored a straight sets victory over Canadian prospect Victoria Mboko, winning 6-3, 6-2 and advancing to the second round of the Dongfeng · Voyah Wuhan Open.
She dropped just five games in the match, dominating from the baseline and breaking Mboko’s serve multiple times.
After that win, Alexandrova is set to face Ann Li in the third round.
Ekaterina Alexandrova 2025 Season Highlights
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Alexandrova Vs Ann Li – What To Expect
- With her flat groundstrokes and deep returns, Alexandrova will have the advantage on Wuhan's hard courts.
- Although Ann Li relies on a strategy of placement and quick reflexes, Alexandrova's aggressive first-strike style could defeat Li.
- Experts believe the first set will be very close, but that Alexandrova would wear down Li with powerful hitting coupled with consistent tennis.
Squeezing through 🤏
— wta (@WTA) October 8, 2025
Ekaterina Alexandrova takes the first set on a tiebreak (7-5) against Li.#WuhanOpen pic.twitter.com/smFWqFye3f
Why This Win Matters
- Ranking Momentum - Points from the Wuhan Open will solidify her push into the WTA Top 15
- Confidence Boost - Winning matches in straight sets indicates her rhythm returning in advance of the year-end tournaments
- Fan Support - Fans who watched her late in the evening in Wuhan cheered for her after she thanked them graciously after the match.
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