Second-Ranked Aryna Sabalenka Exits China Open After Loss to Nikola Bartunkova

Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, October 4, 2026 —

In a significant upset at the China Open in Beijing, second-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has been eliminated from the tournament. The match concluded with Nikola Bartunkova securing a victory in straight sets.

The outcome means Sabalenka, a prominent figure in the women’s professional tennis circuit, will not advance further in the prestigious Beijing event. Details regarding the specific scorelines of the sets or the round in which this match took place were not provided in the initial summary.

Nikola Bartunkova’s performance led to her advancing in the tournament, while Sabalenka’s participation concluded earlier than anticipated. The China Open is a key event on the professional tennis calendar, attracting top players from around the globe.

Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.

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