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Nikola Bartunkova, 20, defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 in the third round of the China Open. Bartunkova's strong defense and four aces proved too much for Sabalenka, who failed to convert multiple break opportunities. This loss eliminates the top two seeds from the tournament.
Aryna Sabalenka, the former world number one and four-time Grand Slam champion, was defeated in straight sets by Czech player Nikola Bartunkova in the third round of the China Open on Sunday.
Bartunkova, ranked 34th, dominated the match with a 6-4, 6-3 victory, leaving the event without its top two seeds. Sabalenka struggled to break Bartunkova's strong defense, while Bartunkova capitalized on four aces and a consistent performance. This loss follows Elena Rybakina's exit, setting the stage for Alexander Zverev's quarterfinal match against Novak Djokovic later in the day.
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