Rybakina's first match as world number one ends in China Open defeat by Charaeva

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Three-times Grand Slam champion Elena Rybakina crashed out of the China Open with a shock 3-6 ​6-4 6-3 defeat by unseeded Alina Charaeva in the ‌second round on Saturday, marking a disappointing start to her reign as world number one.