Shuai Zhang – WTA #81 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Shuai Zhang - WTA #81 Tennis Player
Shuai Zhang
CHN Age: 36 (21-01-1989)
Hand: Right
Highest ranked: 22
WTA
#81
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
41 - 17
70.7% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Shuai Zhang clutches under pressure converting 52.7% of break chances. Holds the 81 position in the WTA rankings. Also, she capitalizes on pressure points with 48.2% success while returning. Looking at the serve, she wins a solid 65.7% points on first serve. However, she generates just 0.69 break chances per game and struggles with just 53.2% breakpoints save rate.

Shuai Zhang - Career History

On the WTA Tour, Shuai Zhang is currently ranked world No. 81 and represents China. She plays right-handed. Her career-best ranking stands at No. 22. She turned professional in 2003.

Shuai Zhang advanced to a semifinal at Guangzhou during 2025. Competing on hard: 9-7. She neutralized opponents winning 40% on first serve return, rarely erred with just 0.24 double faults per game, and showed mental strength converting 47% of breakpoints. At lower-tier events, she won two titles at W100 Gifu and W50 Nottingham. Lower-tier record: 15-4. Competing on hard: 15-3. She saved 58% of break points, won 66% on first serve, and won 58% on second serve return.

Zhang reached a quarterfinal at Beijing in 2024. Hard results: 5-10. She recorded a win over a top-10 opponent. She averaged only 0.22 double faults per game.

A tough 2023 season for Shuai Zhang. She reached a new career-high of No. 22. Competing on hard: 4-10.

Shuai Zhang won the title at Lyon, also reaching the final at Birmingham plus one semifinal in 2022. She dominated on grass with a 8-3 record. She went 21-15 on hard. Zhang struggled on clay: 4-7. She rarely erred with just 0.21 double faults per game, capitalized at 56% on second serve returns, and backed the serve up well with 48% on second attempts.

Zhang reached the final at Nottingham, advancing to a semifinal at Palermo and two quarterfinals in 2021. Competing on clay: 4-8. On hard, results were modest at 6-13.

The Chinese player's 2020 season featured the final at Hobart and one quarterfinal. Hard results: 7-7. She averaged only 0.22 double faults per game, held ground at 39% on first serve return, and converted a respectable 46% of breakpoints.

Shuai Zhang advanced to a quarterfinal at Wimbledon, making a quarterfinal at Guangzhou during 2019. Competing on grass: 6-4. Hard proved challenging: 11-15. She collected 2 wins against top-20 opponents. She averaged only 0.28 double faults per game and held ground at 37% on first serve return.

2018 proved challenging for Zhang. Hard results: 22-19. She went 6-6 on clay. She averaged only 0.24 double faults per game, broke down first serves at 38% clip, and held steady at 46% on second serves.

The Chinese player won the title at Guangzhou in 2017. Competing on hard: 18-13. Zhang struggled on clay: 3-7. She averaged only 0.30 double faults per game, capitalized on 47% of breakpoint opportunities, and won a solid 64% points on first serve.

Shuai Zhang advanced to semifinals at Seoul, Tokyo, and Zhuhai plus quarterfinals at Beijing and Australian Open during 2016. A new career peak of No. 23 followed. Hard results: 24-14. Zhang stayed solid at 47% on second serves, averaged only 0.18 double faults per game, and capitalized on 52% of breakpoint opportunities.

2015 proved challenging for Shuai Zhang. She minimized errors with only 0.28 double faults per game and clutched under pressure converting 51% of break chances. She captured one title at Tokyo $100K. At lower-tier events: 10-7. Competing on hard: 8-4.

A tough 2014 season for Zhang. This brought her first top-50 ranking. Hard results: 10-15. Zhang struggled on clay: 4-6. She broke down first serves at 38% clip, showed mental strength converting 49% of breakpoints, and managed to score 45% of points when pushed to second serve.

Shuai Zhang delivered an impressive 2013 campaign. She won two titles at Nanjing and Beijing 75K. She also reached finals at Ningbo and Dothan AL 50K. Additional semifinals at Sanya 50K and Port St Lucie FL 25K. Record: 25-8. Surface breakdown: clay 8-5, hard 17-2.

Shuai Zhang built ranking on the Challenger tour in 2012. She reached the final at Ningbo 100K. Season record: 12-10. Results on hard: 11-9.

A tough 2011 season for Zhang. Competing on hard: 7-17.

The Chinese player delivered an impressive 2010 campaign. A maiden top-100 ranking followed. She won two titles at Maribor 50K and Hammond LA 25K. She also reached finals at Beijing 75K, Clearwater FL 25K, and Saint Gaudens 50K. Additional semifinals at Fuzhou 25K and Ningbo 100K. Season record: 28-8. Surface breakdown: clay 9-3, hard 19-5.

Shuai Zhang bounced back impressively in 2009. She won three titles at Lyon 10K, Nagano 25K, and Xiamen 25K. Record: 25-10. Competing on hard: 18-7. She converted 100% of break opportunities.

A tough 2008 season for Zhang. At lower-tier events, she reached the quarterfinal at Gimcheon 25K. On the Challenger/ITF circuit: 3-7.

The Chinese player delivered an impressive 2007 campaign. She broke into the top 200. She won four titles at Nagoya 25K, Chengdu 25K, Changsha 25K, and Guangzhou 50K. She also reached finals at Noto 25K and Miyazaki 25K. Record: 40-12. Competing on hard: 29-7.

2006 was a standout year for Shuai Zhang. She won four titles at Nanjing 25K, Tianjin 25K, Shenzhen 1 10K, and Shenzhen 2 10K. She also reached finals at Changwon 25K and Chongqing 25K. Season record: 36-7. Results on hard: 36-6.

A tough 2005 season for Shuai Zhang. Record: 2-9. Competing on hard: 2-9.

Shuai Zhang Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Shuai Zhang

What is Shuai Zhang's record by surface?

Over her career at WTA level, Shuai Zhang holds a record of 159-180 (46.9%) on hard, 35-64 (35.4%) on clay, and 25-28 (47.2%) on grass. At Challenger/ITF level: 210-71 (74.7%) on hard, 29-22 (56.9%) on clay, and 3-4 (42.9%) on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 9-7 (56.2%) on hard, 1-1 (50.0%) on clay, and 0-1 on grass at WTA level. 20-3 (87.0%) on hard and 0-1 on clay at Challenger/ITF level.

How many titles has Shuai Zhang won?

Shuai Zhang has won three WTA tour-level titles all on hard. She has also won 26 titles at Challenger/ITF level (24 on hard and one on clay).

What is Shuai Zhang's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, she holds a 7-3 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Shuai Zhang has posted a 41-17 record (70.7% win rate). Her last match was 2 weeks ago.

How many aces does Shuai Zhang serve per match?

Shuai Zhang serves an average of 2.3 aces per match in the last 52 weeks, consistent with her career average of 2.0.

How does Shuai Zhang perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Shuai Zhang is 0-3 against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 1-4 (20.0%). Against Top 50 opponents: 3-10 (23.1%). Against Top 100 opponents: 11-12 (47.8%). Over her career: 9-28 (24.3%) against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 23-77 (23.0%). Against Top 50 opponents: 68-157 (30.2%). Against Top 100 opponents: 161-256 (38.6%).