Melbourne, Australia — China’s emerging tennis talent Zheng Qinwen showcased her impressive form ahead of the Australian Open by defeating Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-2 in a charity exhibition match at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.
The 22-year-old Zheng demonstrated her powerful baseline game, outplaying the experienced Svitolina with agility and energy. Her efforts over the past two months to enhance her precision and consistency were evident as she controlled the match from start to finish.
"I’ve been working hard to improve all aspects of my game," Zheng said after the match. "It’s rewarding to see my progress, and I’m excited for what’s to come at the Australian Open."
In another thrilling exhibition, Spain’s World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz faced a challenging match against Australia’s Alex de Minaur. Despite Alcaraz leading 4-1 in the first set, de Minaur rallied to win 7-5. Alcaraz took the second set 6-4 to level the match, but de Minaur secured victory in a super tiebreak 10-5.
"I love the competition and playing these kinds of matches," Alcaraz shared. "Facing top players like Alex is great preparation. It was a fantastic warm-up for the season ahead."
These exhibition matches have set an exciting tone as players gear up for the Australian Open, promising thrilling moments for tennis enthusiasts worldwide.
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Zheng Qinwen defeats Elina Svitolina in charity exhibition match
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