Nikola Bartunkova vs Aryna Sabalenka • Beijing 2026
Stunning Upset in Beijing: Sabalenka Knocked Out in the Third Round
9
8
2
1
1
1
1
9
1
1 1Video
Nikola Bartunkova
Aryna Sabalenka
20
Age
28
-
Height
182cm
-
Weight
-
34
Rank
2
+64
Past 6 months
-1
Ranking history
Bartunkova (34) Sabalenka (1)
Strengths
Bartunkova Sabalenka
Latest results
Key facts
- In five appearances in Beijing, Aryna Sabalenka has never gone past the quarterfinals, despite her status as the second seed this year.
- Nikola Bartunkova has risen from 144th in the world twelve months ago to 34th today.
- In their only duel, in Berlin, Aryna Sabalenka came back to beat Nikola Bartunkova after trailing 6 games to 2 and then 4 games to 0.
Was this useful?
Match preview
The third round in Beijing pits Nikola Bartunkova, seeded 26th and ranked 34th in the world, against Aryna Sabalenka, seeded 2nd. Bartunkova arrives after a clear win over Magdalena Frech, while Sabalenka beat Renata Zarazúa in two sets. Over their last ten matches, they have recorded seven and eight wins respectively.
The ranking context clearly favors Sabalenka, but Bartunkova boasts a solid record of 19 wins and 12 losses on hard courts on the main tour this season. Their only previous meeting took place on grass in Berlin in June, with Sabalenka winning in three sets.
Sabalenka's power, illustrated by her 11 aces in the previous round, will have to contend with Bartunkova's consistency, as she dropped only four games to Magdalena Frech. The management of short rallies and break-point chances could weigh heavily.
The ranking context clearly favors Sabalenka, but Bartunkova boasts a solid record of 19 wins and 12 losses on hard courts on the main tour this season. Their only previous meeting took place on grass in Berlin in June, with Sabalenka winning in three sets.
Sabalenka's power, illustrated by her 11 aces in the previous round, will have to contend with Bartunkova's consistency, as she dropped only four games to Magdalena Frech. The management of short rallies and break-point chances could weigh heavily.
Was this useful?
Last meeting
Their last meeting dates back to June 19, 2026, in Berlin, on grass. Aryna Sabalenka won there against Nikola Bartunkova after losing the first set, with a score of 26 76 64. The Belarusian turned the match around in a contest lasting 144 minutes, clinched at the end of a second set decided in a tiebreak.
Was this useful?
More news
Best rated comments