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Rybakina suffers shock loss in first match as world No 1

Elena Rybakina suffered a stunning defeat to world No 118 Alina Charaeva in her first match since becoming world No 1.

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Sky Sports Transfer & Breaking NewsSenior Sports Correspondent
August 29, 2026•3 min read•4,074 views
Rybakina suffers shock loss in first match as world No 1

Elena Rybakina suffered a stunning defeat to world No 118 Alina Charaeva in her first match since becoming world No 1.

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