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Alina Charaeva shocks Elena Rybakina at China Open

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Alina Charaeva shocks Elena Rybakina at China Open

Summary

Alina Charaeva achieved a career milestone by defeating world number one Elena Rybakina 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the China Open in Beijing. The match lasted two hours and 11 minutes, with Charaeva coming back from a set down. This victory marks her first appearance in the WTA 1000 third round, following a comeback win against Yuliia Starodubtseva. Charaeva's performance stands out as she becomes the lowest-ranked player to defeat a world number one. She will face Sonay Kartal in the next round.

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•Charaeva defeats Rybakina in three sets at the China Open
•Match lasted two hours and 11 minutes
•Charaeva is ranked 118th, Rybakina is ranked first
•Charaeva sets up a third round match against Sonay Kartal
•Second seed Aryna Sabalenka also lost in the round of 32

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7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Alina Charaeva makes tennis history after shock win over Elena Rybakina at the China Open

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Alina Charaeva has just secured the biggest win of her entire career after beating Elena Rybakina at the China Open. After two hours and 11...
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