Sabalenka follows Rybakina with shock early exit in China

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2026-10-04

Beijing (PA Media/dpa) - Aryna Sabalenka missed out on the chance to close the gap on world number one Elena Rybakina after she suffered a shock defeat in the China Open third round on Sunday. Sabalenka experienced twin disappointment in New York last month after she lost top spot in the WTA rankings to Rybakina before the Kazakhstan player downed the Belarussian in the US Open final to clinch Flushing Meadow success. Rybakina's surprise loss to......

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