“Elina lost in two sets to Zheng Qinwen in a charity match”, — write: sport.ua
On Wednesday, the Ukrainian lost in two sets Zheng Qinwen (China, WTA 5) in a charity match with a score of 2:6, 2:6 in 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Elina first held a full match, albeit an unofficial one, after the leg surgery she underwent in September 2024.
In 2025, neither Elina nor Zheng have yet played on the Tour. The Australian Open will be the first competition of the new season for both.
Already tomorrow, January 9, the men’s and women’s singles draw ceremony will take place in Melbourne. In addition to Elina, Marta Kostyuk, Dayana Yastremska, Angelina Kalinina and Yulia Starodubtseva are also guaranteed to perform at the first major of the year from Ukrainian women. Darya Snigur continues her struggle in the qualification.
PHOTO. How it was: Svitolina lost to the fifth racket before the Australian Open
Qinwen Zheng impresses in an exhibition against Elina Svitolina!The AO 2024 women’s singles finalist wins 6-2 6-2 in a match to benefit the Australian Tennis Foundation. pic.twitter.com/sYAGcC8x0F
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 8, 2025