Sabalenka 'trying hard to be easier on myself'
Summary
Aryna Sabalenka won her first match at the China Open after losing her number one ranking earlier this year. She said she is trying to be kinder to herself as she works to win her first title since March.Key Facts
- Sabalenka beat Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3 in 63 minutes without facing a break point.
- She lost her number one ranking and US Open title to Elena Rybakina in September.
- Sabalenka won the Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments in March, known as the 'Sunshine Double.'
- She has struggled with frustration during matches this year.
- Sabalenka wants to learn to be less hard on herself to save energy.
- She will face Nikola Bartunkova in the third round.
- Rybakina, the top seed, starts her China Open matches on Saturday.
- In the men's event, Daniil Medvedev won his match and British doubles team Cash and Glasspool also advanced.
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