Aryna Sabalenka exits China Open after defeat to Nikola Bartunkova
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka faced an early exit at the China Open, losing to Nikola Bartunkova in the third round. After advancing past Renata Zarazua in her opening match, Sabalenka fell with scores of 4-6, 3-6. This loss marks her continued struggles since the US Open, where she finished as a runner-up. Serena Williams' coach, Rennae Stubbs, noted that Sabalenka is currently dealing with low confidence and lacks a backup game plan. Sabalenka has not secured a WTA title since March and will next compete in the Wuhan Open as the top seed.
- •Sabalenka lost to Bartunkova, 4-6, 3-6, in third round.
- •She has not won a WTA title since March.
- •Rennae Stubbs noted Sabalenka's confidence is very low.
- •Next, Sabalenka is scheduled to compete at the Wuhan Open.
- •She is a past champion at the Wuhan Open and aims to rebound.
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"Aryna Sabalenka suffered another early exit at the China Open. After defeating Renata Zarazua in her opening match, Sabalenka lost to Nikola Bartunkova, 4-6, 3-6,...
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