Alina Charaeva

Charaeva after winning against Rybakina. Photo: Getty
WTA Alina Charaeva

Charaeva reveals how she defeated Rybakina: "I was very nervous"

Jose Morón - 4 Oct 2026 | 08:47

The current world number 118 became the lowest-ranked player to win against a number 1 by coming back from a set down.

Surprise in Beijing! World No. 118 takes down Rybakina in her first match as No. 1. Source: Getty
WTA Elena Rybakina

Surprise in Beijing! World No. 118 knocks out Rybakina in her first match as No. 1

Fernando Murciego - 3 Oct 2026 | 16:49

Alina Charaeva, Armenian player trained by Carlos Martínez, surprises Rybakina in the first round of the WTA 1000 in Beijing. On the day the Kazakh debuted as World No. 1, she suffered a defeat without excuses on the central court.

Interview of Alina Charaeva with Fernando Murciego. Source: Break Point
WTA Alina Charaeva

"I like clay court because I can make the other girls suffer"

Fernando Murciego - 17 Jun 2025 | 21:30

Alina Charaeva is the umpteenth example of how well Russian talent connects with the Spanish school. Under the guidance of Carlos Martínez, her name is already closing in on the top100.