BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Aryna Sabalenka reacts against Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic in the Women's Singles Third Round match on day five of China Open at the National Tennis Center on October 04, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Nikola Bartunkova of Czech Republic celebrates after winning the Women's Singles third round match against Aryna Sabalenka on day five of China Open at the National Tennis Center on October 04, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Emmanuel Wong/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Nikola Bartunkova of Czech Republic celebrates after winning the Women's Singles third round match against Aryna Sabalenka on day five of China Open at the National Tennis Center on October 04, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Emmanuel Wong/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Aryna Sabalenka plays a forehand against Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic in the Women's Singles Third Round match on day five of China Open at the National Tennis Center on October 04, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Aryna Sabalenka plays a forehand against Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic in the Women's Singles Third Round match on day five of China Open at the National Tennis Center on October 04, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Aryna Sabalenka plays a forehand against Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic in the Women's Singles Third Round match on day five of China Open at the National Tennis Center on October 04, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Aryna Sabalenka plays a forehand against Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic in the Women's Singles Third Round match on day five of China Open at the National Tennis Center on October 04, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 04: Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic celebrate defeat Aryna Sabalenka in the Women's Singles Third Round match on day five of China Open at the National Tennis Center on October 04, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)