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Elina Svitolina to Face Olympic Champion Zheng Qinwen in AO 2025 Opening Week Exhibition Match Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina is set to make her return to the court in an exhibition match against Zheng Qinwen, the reigning Olympic gold medallist and 2024 Australian Open finalist. The match will take place at Rod Laver Arena on January 8, starting at 8:00 AM Kyiv time (5:00 PM local time in Melbourne). This highly anticipated clash is part of the AO 2025 Opening Week, running from January 7 to 10. The event features a series of charity matches aimed at raising funds for children’s charities through the Australian Tennis Foundation. Alongside Svitolina and Zheng, Opening Week will showcase several marquee matchups featuring some of the biggest names in tennis. On January 7, World No.1 Jannik Sinner will make his first appearance at Rod Laver Arena since his 2024 AO triumph, facing rising Australian star Alexei Popyrin. Later that evening, the dynamic Red Bull Bassline event will make its Australian debut, bringing a high-energy tie-break format with top players like Casper Ruud, Holger Rune, and Kei Nishikori competing to the sound of live DJ beats. The week continues with more thrilling encounters. On January 8, following Svitolina’s match, Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion, will take on Australia’s own Alex de Minaur in a primetime showdown. On January 9, Novak Djokovic will headline the evening with his charity event, Night with Novak, promising a night full of surprises with special guests. For Svitolina, this match marks a significant step in her return to professional tennis. The Ukrainian has not competed on the Tour since September 2024, after her run at the US Open. Later that month, she underwent surgery on her right leg and has been in recovery since. Currently, Svitolina is completing her pre-season training in Dubai, and the Australian Open is set to be her first official tournament of 2025. Opening Week offers fans a unique opportunity to see the world’s top players in action ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year while supporting a great cause. |
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