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Nikola Bartunkova Upsets Aryna Sabalenka at China Open
By Rhyter Times Desk · 1h ago
World number two Aryna Sabalenka has been knocked out of the China Open following a defeat against Nikola Bartunkova, according to reports from the BBC and The Guardian. The upset marks the departure of another premier player in Beijing, coming after top seed Elena Rybakina was also knocked out of the tournament.
According to The Guardian's account of the third-round match on Sunday, the 20-year-old Czech competitor defeated the former world number one in straight sets with a 6-4, 6-3 victory. The outlet reported that the 34th-ranked Bartunkova served four aces during the contest, which concluded in one hour and 35 minutes.
How outlets are covering this
Second seed Aryna Sabalenka has been eliminated from the China Open by Nikola Bartunkova, according to coverage from the BBC and The Guardian. The defeat follows the exit of top seed Elena Rybakina. The result leaves the tournament in Beijing without its top two seeded competitors.
Shared reporting
- Aryna Sabalenka was defeated by Nikola Bartunkova at the China Open.
- Sabalenka was competing as the tournament's second seed and world number two.
- Top seed Elena Rybakina was also eliminated from the tournament.
Different framing
- The Guardian described Sabalenka as being 'swept out' and 'swatted aside' in straight sets, whereas the BBC focused on the shock value, describing her as 'stunned' in a 'surprise defeat.'
Why it matters
The back-to-back eliminations of both Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka leave the China Open draw completely open after losing its two highest-ranked competitors.
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- Aryna Sabalenka swept out of China Open in straight-sets defeat by Nikola Bartunkova
The guardian · 2h ago
- Sabalenka stunned by Bartunkova at China Open
BBC · 4h ago
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