The draw has been confirmed ahead of a stacked line-up at the 2023 Zhengzhou Open which will take place between October 9-15, 2023 as the latest leg of the Asian hard court swing.

A WTA 500 tournament, it initially saw Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova all involved who have since withdrawn due to injuries.

Sakkari could take on home hero, Qinwen Zheng or Donna Vekic with the latter being one of her closest friends on the tour. Caroline Garcia takes on Veronika Kudermetova in the opening round.

Marketa Vondrousova was supposed to play this tournament, but has been forced to withdraw with a left elbow injury.