Beijing, Oct 2, 2026 (AFP) - Sabalenka makes dominant start in China Open title bid

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2026-10-02

Aryna Sabalenka sent down 11 aces as she dismissed Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3 to launch her China Open title charge on Friday in Beijing. The world number two from Belarus next faces Czech player Nikola Bartunkova in the round of 32. Sabalenka groaned over a smattering of unforced errors during the 62-minute match but had the clear edge over Mexico's Zarazua, ranked 94th, breaking to win on the second time of asking. "I was just trying to stay focus......

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