# Aryna Sabalenka Stunned At China Open

> Aryna Sabalenka loses China Open match after Elena Rybakina's exit.
- Title: Aryna Sabalenka Stunned At China Open · UBITENNIS | Shortify
- Summary: Aryna Sabalenka loses China Open match after Elena Rybakina's exit. Aryna Sabalenka lost to Nikola Bartunkova at China Open, a day after Elena Rybakina was…
- Keywords: aryna sabalenka, nikola bartunkova, elena rybakina, alina charaeva, china open, wta, sports, Aryna, Sabalenka, Stunned, China, Open
- Source: UBITENNIS — https://ubitennis.net/2026/10/aryna-sabalenka-stunned-at-china-open-a-day-after-no-1-rybakina-crashes-out
- Author: Adam Addicott
- Published: 2026-10-04T07:03:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aryna sabalenka, nikola bartunkova, elena rybakina, alina charaeva, china open, wta, sports
## China Open shock
Aryna Sabalenka lost to Nikola Bartunkova 6-3, 6-4 at China Open.
## Bartunkova's win
Nikola Bartunkova, ranked outside top 20, beat Sabalenka on hardcourt this season.
## Bartunkova's career
20-year-old Bartunkova has beaten two top-10 players in her career.
## Rybakina's loss
Elena Rybakina lost to Alina Charaeva 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 at China Open.
## Charaeva's win
Alina Charaeva, representing Armenia, beat world No.1 Rybakina for first time.
## Rybakina's lead
Rybakina still leads Sabalenka by more than 2000 points in rankings.
## Key takeaway

Aryna Sabalenka lost to Nikola Bartunkova at China Open, a day after Elena Rybakina was stunned by Alina Charaeva.