A thrilling match took place at the Australian Tennis Charity Exhibition, featuring Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen against former world number three and Ukrainian star Svitolina. After two intense sets, Zheng Qinwen emerged victorious with a 2-0 win.
The match commenced at 2 PM Beijing time. For Zheng Qinwen, although it was an exhibition match, fans were eager to see her form as it marked her season debut. Initially, Zheng Qinwen had planned to represent China in the United Cup and did not register for the Brisbane tournament. However, she withdrew from the United Cup citing physical fatigue. With other opponents participating in new season events, Zheng Qinwen missed the opportunity to adjust her state, causing concern among fans. The opponent in this exhibition match, Svitolina, is no easy contender, having once ranked third in the world and winning the year-end finals championship. This match served as a good test of Zheng Qinwen's condition.
Svitolina's current strength falls short of her peak, with a world ranking of 29th. Zheng Qinwen currently ranks fifth in the world, with not much difference between them.
In the first set, Zheng Qinwen quickly found her rhythm. Svitolina started serving first, but Zheng Qinwen broke her serve. She then served an ace on her first serve and successfully held her serve. In the following third and fourth games, Zheng Qinwen continued to break and hold, securing a 4-0 lead. The situation was completely under Zheng Qinwen's control. Svitolina responded with a break and hold to recover two points. In the next two games, Zheng Qinwen again broke and held, taking the first set 6-2. Zheng Qinwen led 1-0 in the overall score.
Entering the second set, Zheng Qinwen remained relaxed, quickly achieving a 3-0 lead. In subsequent games, Svitolina managed to hold her two service games. However, facing Zheng Qinwen's full offensive power, there were few opportunities to break through. Zheng Qinwen won another set 6-2. Ultimately, Zheng Qinwen defeated Svitolina with a decisive 2-0 victory.
Congratulations to Zheng Qinwen for her successful 2025 debut! For this match, Zheng Qinwen appeared in a new uniform. Upon entering the court, she greeted the audience under the guidance of the host. During the game, Zheng Qinwen also developed new tactics, which seemed effective! Of course, they still need to be tested in official competitions.
The main draw of the Australian Open is approaching. For this event, Zheng Qinwen, who has already achieved her Olympic dream, aims to go all out for the championship and strive for her first Grand Slam title in her career. Zheng Qinwen will compete as the 5th seed. If she wins the championship, she could potentially rise to fourth in the world rankings. She would also receive a prize of 3.5 million Australian dollars, equivalent to 19.51 million yuan. Looking forward to Zheng Qinwen's outstanding performance! Go for it!