Aryna Sabalenka Eliminated in Third Round of China Open
Second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated in the third round of the China Open in Beijing, losing in straight sets to Nikola Bartunkova.
Evansville, IN, October 4, 2026 —
Second-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has been eliminated from the China Open in Beijing. The highly-ranked competitor’s run in the tournament concluded in the third round after facing Nikola Bartunkova.
Sabalenka lost her match against Bartunkova in straight sets. The specific scoreline of the match was not provided in the summary information. The China Open is a significant event on the professional tennis circuit, held annually in Beijing. Sabalenka, holding the second-ranked position globally, was considered a strong contender.
Details regarding Nikola Bartunkova’s ranking or previous performance at the China Open were not specified. The outcome marks an early exit for Sabalenka from the tournament. Further information regarding the match progression or specific performance details was not available.
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