Sabalenka Exits China Open in Straight-Sets Loss

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka was defeated by Czech player Nikola Bartunkova 6-4, 6-3 in one hour and 35 minutes during their third-round match in Beijing. The 20-year-old Bartunkova, ranked 34th, sent down four aces and attributed her victory to staying calm against the former world number one and four-time Grand Slam champion. mchezo.life

The defeat means both top seeds have exited the tournament, as top seed Elena Rybakina also lost in Beijing. Bartunkova will now advance to face Austria's Sinja Kraus in the round of 16.