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Sabalenka Makes Dominant Start in China Open Title Bid
The world No. 2 hit 11 aces and advanced to face Nikola Bartunkova after a 62-minute match.
- On Friday in Beijing, world number two Aryna Sabalenka launched her China Open title charge by dismissing Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3, hitting 11 aces without facing a break point.
- Sabalenka, who lost her world number one ranking and US Open crown to Elena Rybakina in September, admitted she is "trying so hard to be easier on myself."
- The 28-year-old needed just 63 minutes to secure victory, bidding for her first title since completing the 'Sunshine Double' in March when she won Indian Wells and Miami Open back-to-back.
- Sabalenka will face Czech 20-year-old Nikola Bartunkova in the third round, who came close to defeating her at the Berlin Open in June.
- In other tournament action, sixth seed Daniil Medvedev defeated Pablo Carreno Busta 6-4, 6-2, while top seed Elena Rybakina begins her campaign on Saturday and Novak Djokovic pursues an unbeaten Beijing streak.
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Aryna Sabalenka reappeared this Friday with a strong triumph in front of Mexican Renata Zarazúa at the WTA 1000 in Beijing 2026.
China Open 2026 Results: Aryna Sabalenka Dominates Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3 to Cruise into Second Round
Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3 in her opening match at the China Open 2026. Firing 11 aces and facing zero break points, the second seed advanced effortlessly into the second round in Beijing.
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