SportSky SportsChina Open: Aryna Sabalenka suffers shock Beijing exit - a day after new world No 1 Elena Rybakina was knocked out
Both top seeds at the China Open in Beijing are out after world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka was beaten in straight sets by Czech teenager Nikola Bartunkova.
Aryna Sabalenka exits the Beijing tournament in straight sets against Czech teenager Nikola Bartunkova, while Carlos Alcaraz advances in Tokyo; you can watch the WTA/ATP China Open and ATP 1000 Shanghai Masters live on Sky Sports
Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out of the China Open in Beijing by 20-year-old Czech Nikola Bartunkova, 6-4 6-3, in the opening week.
World No 1 Elena Rybakina had already exited the day before, leaving the WTA 1000 event without its two top seeds very early.
Meanwhile in Tokyo, Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the semi-finals after opponent Denis Shapovalov retired with a hip injury while trailing.
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