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  "id": 11443256,
  "title": "Sabalenka makes dominant start in China Open title bid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/sabalenka-makes-dominant-start-in-china-open-title-bid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T12:47:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/02/sabalenka-makes-dominant-start-in-china-open-title-bid"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aryna Sabalenka began her China Open title pursuit with a strong performance, defeating Mexico's Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3. The world number two recorded 11 aces in the 62-minute match, overcoming 11 unforced errors. Sabalenka maintained focus on her serve and return game during the contest, expressing satisfaction with her game. She will next face Czech player Nikola Bartunkova in the round of 32. Meanwhile, on the men's side, Novak Djokovic is set to compete against Chinese world no. 104 Bu Yunchaokete in the second round, aiming to extend his unbeaten streak in Beijing. Earlier, Naomi Osaka secured a comeback win over Uzbekistan's Maria Timofeeva, advancing to face Sara Bejlek of the Czech Republic.",
  "summary": "The world number two sent down 11 aces as she beat Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Sabalenka makes dominant start in China Open title bid",
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        "published": "2026-10-02T12:47:25.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Sabalenka makes dominant start in China Open title bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/sabalenka-makes-dominant-start-in-china-open-title-bid-11457678",
        "published": "2026-10-02T14:13:07.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}