For more than two months, the city of Wuhan, China, was sealed off from the outside world. Flights in and out were canceled. Train and bus routes were suspended. Highway entrances were blocked.

The final WTA 1000 event of 2024 will be played at the Wuhan Open. Many intriguing storylines surround the tournament, such as Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka’s battle for the No. 1 ranking and ...