Shuai Zhang

Shuai Zhang About

Zhang Shuai is a Chinese professional tennis player. She is a two-time Grand Slam champion in women's doubles, having won the 2019 Australian Open and the 2021 US Open, both alongside Samantha Stosur. Zhang also finished runner-up at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships with Elise Mertens, and has reached four further major semifinals across women's and mixed doubles. She has a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 2, achieved in July 2022, and has won 12 titles on the WTA Tour, including the 2021 Cincinnati Open with Stosur She has also enjoyed success in singles, and reached her highest ranking of world No. 23 in November 2016. Zhang has won three WTA singles titles, at the Guangzhou International in 2013 and 2017, and the 2022 Lyon Open, and finished runner-up at three further tournaments. She has reached two major quarterfinals, at the 2016 Australian Open and 2019 Wimbledon Championships.

Best finish at each of the four Grand Slams:

Australian Open: QF (2016)

French Open: 4R (2020)

Wimbledon: QF (2019)

US Open: 4R (2022)

Style of play, strengths and weaknesses

With a unique playing style She favors hardcourts and two-handed forehand (though her backhand is the better side).

Personal Life

Zhang is coached by Liu Shuo. Her parents are Zhang Zhiqiang (a former football player) and Wang Fengqin (a former basketball player). She has spoken of opening a coffee bar when she retires. Her English name is Rose.

Social Media Handle

Instagram: @zhangshuai121

Twitter: @zhangshuai121