# Nikola Bartunkova def. Aryna Sabalenka

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:17741415/nikola-bartunkova-vs-aryna-sabalenka
Tour: WTA

Nikola Bartunkova defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-3 in the 2026 China Open third round on hard courts on October 4, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-4 6-3
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-04

## Player comparison
| Field | Nikola Bartunkova | Aryna Sabalenka |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | CZE | BLR |
| Birth date | 2006-02-25 | 1998-05-05 |
| Age | 20 | 28 |
| Height | - | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 34 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1352 | 7810 |
| Elo (entering) | 1846 | 2186 |
| Current career W-L | 27-18 | 417-146 |
| Current career earnings | $1,426,148 | $53,222,999 |

Pre-match H2H: Nikola Bartunkova 0-1 Aryna Sabalenka.

## Stats
| Stat | Nikola Bartunkova | Aryna Sabalenka |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 4 | 4 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| 1st serve % | 47.5% | 64.5% |
| 1st serve points won % | 82.8% | 53.1% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 56.2% | 63.0% |
| BP saved % | 100.0% | 62.5% |
| BP converted % | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 68.8% | 56.6% |
| Return points won % | 43.4% | 31.1% |
| Total points won % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Match Serve+ | +11.9 | -0.4 |
| Match Return+ | +0.4 | -11.9 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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