Peterson won in the first qualifying round yesterday, but is now eliminated. The 52-ranked Swedish, who won his first WTA title a week ago, misses the chance to meet really good opposition in China.
Eight of the world's top ten players will be in place in Wuhan, which begins on Sunday. Among other things, the world set and French open-winner Ashleigh Barty, Wimbledon winner Simona Halep and world coach Karolina Pliskova.