US Open winner Rybakina crashes out of China Open after defeat to world no. 118 Charaeva

World no. 1 Elena Rybakina crashed out of the China Open after being defeated by world no. 118 Alina Charaeva in the second round on Saturday. This was Rybakina's first match as the top-ranked player after winning US Open 2026. Notably, the three-time Grand Slam champion became only the second woman to lose her first match as world no. 1.