Sabalenka Bowed Out by Bartunkova

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka was sent packing from the China Open after losing 6-4, 6-3 to Czech player Nikola Bartunkova in just one hour and 35 minutes. The defeat means the tournament is now without its top two seeds, as top seed Elena Rybakina also lost earlier in Beijing.

The 20-year-old Bartunkova, ranked 34th, showcased her composure against the four-time Grand Slam champion. "I focused on myself, to be calm," Bartunkova said. "She's a legend … so I'm really happy that I won the match." Bartunkova will next face Austria's Sinja Kraus in the round of 16. milkshakeslot.lat