Sabalenka advances in China Open with straight-set win over Zarazua
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka began her campaign at the China Open with a 6-1, 6-3 victory against Renata Zarazua. The match lasted 63 minutes, during which Sabalenka hit 11 aces and did not face a break point. This marks her first match since losing her top ranking and the US Open title. Sabalenka is seeking her first title since completing the Sunshine Double in March. She will face Nikola Bartunkova in the third round.
- •Sabalenka won her first match at the China Open.
- •She hit 11 aces and faced no break points.
- •Sabalenka will play Nikola Bartunkova next.
- •Katie Boulter lost to Karolina Muchova in straight sets.
- •Daniil Medvedev defeated Pablo Carreno Busta in the men's event.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka 'trying hard to be easier on myself'
- 2:33 PMBBC Sport — Sabalenka 'trying hard to be easier on myself'
"Aryna Sabalenka says she is "trying so hard to be easier on myself" as she begins her China Open campaign with victory over Renata Zarazua.
"Aryna Sabalenka says she is "trying so hard to be easier on myself" as she begins her China Open campaign with victory over Renata Zarazua.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 2:33 PMSabalenka 'trying hard to be easier on myself'
Aryna Sabalenka says she is "trying so hard to be easier on myself" as she begins her China Open campaign with victory over Renata Zarazua.
- BBC SportOct 2, 2026, 2:33 PMSabalenka 'trying hard to be easier on myself'
Aryna Sabalenka says she is "trying so hard to be easier on myself" as she begins her China Open campaign with victory over Renata Zarazua.
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