Aryna Sabalenka Eliminated in China Open Third Round
Second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated in the third round of the China Open by Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic in straight sets.
Lansing, MI, October 4, 2026 —
Second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has been eliminated from the China Open. The defeat came in the third round of the tournament, where she faced Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic.
The match concluded in straight sets, marking an early exit for the high-ranking player. Specific details regarding the score, the date of the match, or the specific venue within China were not provided in the summary.
Nikola Bartunkova’s current ranking or previous performance history in the tournament was also not specified. The outcome represents a significant development in the China Open for the women’s singles competition.
Further information regarding the players’ subsequent matches or tournament progression was not available from the provided summary.
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