# 2026 China Open tennis tournament

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261006-2026-china-open-tennis-tournament
> Updated: 2026-10-06T17:51:26.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 2.

At the 2026 China Open WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing, world number 118 Alina Charaeva secured a major upset by defeating world number one Elena Rybakina in the second round. Charaeva won the match 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 after rallying from a set down.

Rybakina attributed her loss to physical discomfort in her foot and a lack of recovery time. Following her victory, Charaeva advanced to the fourth round to face home favorite and 2024 Paris Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Zheng Qinwen faces Alina Charaeva in China Open fourth round

Zheng Qinwen will face Alina Charaeva in the fourth round of the 2026 China Open in Beijing following Charaeva's upset victory over Elena Rybakina.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zheng-qinwen-faces-alina-charaeva-in-china-open-fourth-round

### 2026-10-01: Alina Charaeva upsets world No. 1 Elena Rybakina at China Open

World No. 1 Elena Rybakina suffered a shock second-round exit at the China Open, losing 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 to Armenia's Alina Charaeva, ranked 118th.

39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elena-rybakina-loses-debut-match-as-world-no-1-in-beijing

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