Aryna Sabalenka Upset by Donna Vekic in Dubai

Vekic overcomes early deficit to defeat the Australian Open champion in a surprising turnaround.

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka suffers a second-round defeat at the Dubai Tennis Championships, losing to Donna Vekic 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-0.
Vekic's victory marks her sixth win in eight matches against Sabalenka, showcasing a significant comeback after being a set and a break down.
Sabalenka acknowledges struggling with the conditions in Dubai, attributing her loss to not feeling comfortable on the court.
Other notable advancements include Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova and former champions Jelena Ostapenko and Elina Svitolina, moving to the last 16.
Vekic's win sets up a clash with Sorana Cirstea, who defeated Veronika Kudermetova 6-1, 6-4.