The Dongfeng Voyah Wuhen Open kicks off Round 1 of its WTA main draw at Court 2 in Wuhan, China. Japanese qualifier Aoi Ito faces off against Indonesian hometown favorite Janice Tjen in what promises to be a first-round encounter between two players making their way through the preliminary rounds of the event. This matchup adds some local flavor to the tournament, with both competitors vying for entry into the main bracket after their round-one fixtures. With the contest slated to begin on Monday evening in the early hours of October 12th, the players will be meeting on the same court under the bright lights of Wuhan's indoor facility. The schedule leaves little room for complications before they take their first step toward deeper rounds, setting an early tempo for the rest of the week's play at this women's singles stage.