China Open: Aryna Sabalenka, eliminată în două seturi în turul al treilea

Aryna Sabalenka, ranked second in the world, was eliminated in the third round of the China Open by Czech player Nikola Bartunkova in straight sets. The match lasted just over an hour and a half, with Bartunkova winning 6-4, 6-3. This defeat follows the earlier exit of newly crowned world number one Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka has never advanced past the quarterfinals in this tournament. Bartunkova expressed her happiness at the victory, acknowledging Sabalenka's status as a champion. She will next face Austria's Sinja Kraus, who defeated Dayana Yastremska. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev is set to meet Novak Djokovic in the men's quarterfinals.