Elena Rybakina loses first match as world number one at China Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Elena Rybakina lost her first match since becoming world number one, falling to Alina Charaeva at the China Open. Rybakina, who recently won both the Australian and US Open titles, expressed disappointment after the defeat and cited difficulties in recovery and a foot injury. Charaeva's victory marks a significant milestone in her career. Rybakina plans to take a week off to recover before continuing her tournament schedule.
- •Rybakina lost to Charaeva at the China Open
- •She has recently won the Australian and US Open
- •Rybakina cited fatigue and a foot injury
- •Plans to recover for a week before next tournaments
- •Charaeva achieves a career-best win
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Elena Rybakina provides a fitness update straight after losing her first match since becoming the world number one
"Elena Rybakina’s road to world number one has been hard-fought, but once she ascended to the apex, few could argue with her being on top....
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