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Charaeva Stuns Rybakina in China Open
Ranked 118 Charaeva defeats world No. 1 Rybakina in China Open.
In brief
Ranked 118 Charaeva defeats world No. 1 Rybakina in China Open. Alina Charaeva, ranked No. 118, beat world No. 1 Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in Beijing to become the lowest-ranked player to come back against a world No. 1 since 1975. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Charaeva beats Rybakina
Alina Charaeva, ranked No. 118, came from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in Beijing on Saturday.
Rybakina's first match as world No. 1
Elena Rybakina becomes only the second player to lose her very first match as world No. 1 after Naomi Osaka.
Charaeva's ranking record
Charaeva is the lowest-ranked player to come back against a world No. 1 since 1975.
Rybakina's match details
Rybakina lost her serve three times during the match: twice in the second set and once in the third.
Charaeva's next match
Charaeva will face Briton Sonay Kartal next in the China Open.
What matters most
Alina Charaeva, ranked No. 118, beat world No. 1 Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in Beijing to become the lowest-ranked player to come back against a world No. 1 since 1975.
