Sabalenka loses China Open third round

Aryna Sabalenka, the former world number one, was defeated by 20-year-old Czech player Nikola Bartunkova in straight sets at the China Open third round.

Bartunkova wins with four aces

Bartunkova sent down four aces to beat Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 in one hour and 35 minutes.

Bartunkova's match comment

Bartunkova said, 'I focused on myself, to be calm. She’s a legend... so I’m really happy that I won the match.'

“I focused on myself, to be calm. She’s a legend... so I’m really happy that I won the match.”

Bartunkova next faces Sinja Kraus

Bartunkova will next face Austria’s Sinja Kraus in the round of 16.

Sabalenka's match struggles

Sabalenka squandered five chances to break serve in the sixth game of the first set, with Bartunkova strong on defence and firing deep.

Sabalenka tosses racquet

Sabalenka tossed her racquet at a break down in the fourth game of the second set and lost on the first match point when she returned into the net.