Melbourne was buzzing on Wednesday as China's rising tennis star Zheng Qinwen took center stage at the Rod Laver Arena. Facing off against Ukraine's seasoned pro Elina Svitolina in a charity exhibition match, Zheng dazzled the crowd with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory. 
The 22-year-old sensation showcased her signature powerful baseline game, leaving spectators and Svitolina alike in awe. Despite Svitolina's rich experience and tactical plays, Zheng's agility and relentless energy proved unstoppable. It's clear that Zheng has been grinding during the off-season; her improved precision and consistency were on full display, hinting at an exciting season ahead! 
In another thrilling match, Spain's world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz faced a surprising challenge from local hero Alex de Minaur. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as De Minaur rallied to win 7-5, 4-6, 10-5. Alcaraz started strong, leading 4-1 in the first set, but De Minaur's comeback was nothing short of epic. Talk about Aussie spirit! 
Alcaraz reflected on the match, saying, \"I love the competition, I love these kinds of matches against this kind of players. Coming back here and suffering on court, playing against Alex is great… it was a great warm-up I guess.\" Well, if this is just the warm-up, we can't wait to see what's next! 
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Zheng Qinwen defeats Elina Svitolina in charity exhibition match
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