Bartunkova beats World No. 2 Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 at China Open
Tennis
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka lost in straight sets to No. 34 Nikola Bartunkova at the China Open on October 4, 2026.
Bartunkova won 6-4, 6-3, exploiting Sabalenka's inability to convert break-point chances.
The early exits of both Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina indicate a major shift in the tournament landscape. Bartunkova is set to take on Sinja Kraus in her next match.
