CHINA OPEN

October 4, 2026

Alina Charaeva

Flash Quotes

A. CHARAEVA/E. Rybakina

3-6, 6-4, 6-3

Q. Massive win, biggest win of your career. What does it feel like right now?

ALINA CHARAEVA: I don't have words honestly. First playing Elena, world No. 1. This is such a good experience. I'm really happy to manage my emotions today and bring my best tennis tonight.

Q. What was the turnaround for you after the first set to get the win tonight?

ALINA CHARAEVA: I think it's just about believing. I played a lot of matches lately, three-set matches. Honestly, always first set down. It's kind of like, Okay, keep trying to turn around, keep fighting.

Q. What was your mentality going into tonight's match knowing you were playing world No. 1 and the current US Open champion?

ALINA CHARAEVA: Of course, I was just trying to enjoy, to not be so nervous. It wasn't possible. I was so nervous anyway.

Of course, I knew if I could bring the best of myself today, I could fight her. So yeah, I'm just really happy that I could manage it.

Q. What is it like playing in Beijing? Big crowd tonight watching you.

ALINA CHARAEVA: Of course, it's the first-time experience. First time on the center court in Beijing. I'm really happy to see all these fans cheering for her and me as well.

I just hope to see the fans again in the third round.