Aryna Sabalenka, eliminată de la China Open. Numărul 2 mondial a pierdut în fața unei jucătoare de 20 de ani • Newsweek România

Aryna Sabalenka was unexpectedly eliminated from the China Open by 20-year-old Nikola Bartunkova, marking a significant career victory for the Czech player. Sabalenka, ranked second in the world, lost in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, after failing to convert multiple break points. Bartunkova's win is her most notable achievement to date, and she expressed admiration for Sabalenka post-match. This defeat follows a challenging period for Sabalenka, who has not won a tournament since her successes at Indian Wells and Miami earlier this year. The tournament in Beijing has now lost both top seeds after Rybakina's recent exit.