Maria Sharapova's first match since Wimbledon was cut short midway through the final set by a wrist injury. Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open Wuhan

Having missed the entire summer hardcourt season with a right leg injury, Sharapova looked on course for victory when she led by a set and a break against Barbora Strycova in her opening match at the Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open. However, her difficult season took another turn for the worse when, after lengthy treatment during the changeover, she was forced to retire with a wrist injury when leading 7-6(1), 6-7(4), 2-1.