Aryna Sabalenka, fresh off her US Open victory, is aiming to reclaim the world No. 1 ranking at the China Open. With Iga Swiatek withdrawing, Sabalenka has a chance to make a significant move in the rankings with a win in Beijing.
Results for: China Open
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has become the latest high-profile player to withdraw from the China Open, citing a foot injury sustained during the Korea Open. The tournament, set to take place from September 25th to October 6th, will also see the absence of other top players like Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, and Ons Jabeur. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev has pulled out of the men’s ATP 500 tournament due to pneumonia.
Top-ranked tennis player Iga Swiatek has pulled out of the China Open due to personal reasons, just weeks after a grueling summer schedule that saw her compete in the French Open, Olympics, and US Open. This comes after Swiatek’s previous withdrawals from the Canadian Open and Korea Open citing fatigue.
Malvika Bansod, India’s rising badminton star, was defeated by Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the quarterfinal of the China Open. Despite a strong performance leading up to the match, Bansod was unable to overcome the world’s eighth-ranked player, losing in straight sets.
Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod secured a historic victory, reaching her first-ever Super 1000 quarterfinal at the China Open. She overcame a tough challenge against Kristy Gilmour, showcasing her resilience and determination.