Wang's resolve unwavering

Chinese No 1 taking setbacks in her stride as positive thinking prevails

Although Wang Qiang is almost certain to finish the season as China's No 1, the 27-year-old has experienced one of the toughest years of her career.

Nagging injuries and the death of her coach have made for a particularly difficult 2019 for the world No 16, with Wednesday's 6-2, 6-1 loss to American Alison Riske (No 35) at the Wuhan Open symptomatic of her stuttering form.