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Sabalenka stunned by Bartunkova in China Open straight-sets exit

Original: Aryna Sabalenka swept out of China Open in straight-sets defeat by Nikola Bartunkova

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been knocked out of the China Open, losing in straight sets to Czech player Nikola Bartunkova. The defeat, reported by The Guardian, is a major upset given Sabalenka's top ranking and Bartunkova's lower profile on tour. The result removes one of the tournament's biggest draws in Beijing and raises questions about Sabalenka's form heading into the closing stretch of the season.

Why now: A top-ranked player losing in straight sets to a far less established opponent is a significant upset at a major tournament.

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• Aryna Sabalenka swept out of China Open in straight-sets defeat by Nikola Bartunkova · The Guardian

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