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Rybakina stunned by Charaeva in China Open upset

Original: Elena Rybakina crashed out of the China Open with a shock 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 loss to unseeded Alina Charaeva in the second ro

Elena Rybakina, the world No 1, was knocked out of the China Open in Beijing, losing 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 to unseeded Russian Alina Charaeva in the second round. The defeat is being called a shock result and a disappointing start to Rybakina's reign at the top of the women's rankings, with commentators questioning her form after the upset.

Why now: A reigning world No 1 losing to an unseeded player at a major tournament is a notable upset tennis fans are reacting to.

Elena RybakinaAlina CharaevaChina Open

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• Elena Rybakina crashed out of the China Open with a shock 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 loss to unseeded Alina Charaeva in the second round on Saturday, marking a disappointing start to her reign as world No 1. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/1… · thejapantimes · 1

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