Zhizhen Zhang – ATP #161 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Zhizhen Zhang - ATP #161 Tennis Player
Zhizhen Zhang
CHN Age: 29 (16-10-1996)
Hand: Right
Highest ranked: 31
ATP
#161
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
21 - 23
47.7% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Zhizhen Zhang protects serve exceptionally at 82.6%. Currently ranked 161 in the ATP. Also on serve, he rarely errors with just 0.14 double faults per game. Furthermore, he uses the ace as a weapon with 0.7 per game. Areas for improvement include that he wins just 26.4% against rival's first serves and is vulnerable at second serve with just 49.2% points won.

Zhizhen Zhang - Career History

Zhizhen Zhang is a Chinese professional tennis player who competes on the ATP Tour, currently ranked world No. 368. He competes as a right-handed player. He has reached a career-high of No. 31. He turned professional in 2012.

Zhizhen Zhang faced difficulties in 2025. Hard results: 4-12. He held firm saving 68% of breakpoints faced, powered through with 0.7 aces per game, and averaged only 0.19 double faults per game.

Zhizhen Zhang reached the final at Hangzhou, advancing to a semifinal at Halle and three quarterfinals, including Rome in 2024. He broke into the top 50. Competing on clay: 9-7. On hard, results were modest at 11-18. He collected 2 wins against top-20 opponents. He averaged only 0.16 double faults per game, used the ace as a weapon with 0.6 per game, and handled pressure well winning 64% pressure points on serve.

Zhang's 2023 season featured a semifinal at Hamburg plus quarterfinals at Madrid and Eastbourne. Clay results: 10-7. Zhang went 7-7 on hard. He collected 4 wins against top-20 opponents. He minimized errors with only 0.17 double faults per game, held steady at 51% on second serves, and converted 41% of break opportunities.

Zhizhen Zhang accumulated points at Challenger events in 2022. A maiden top-100 ranking followed. He captured one title at Cordenons Challenger. He also reached finals at Trieste Challenger, Luedenscheid Challenger, and Grodzisk Mazowiecki Challenger. Additional semifinals at Tunis Challenger, Tallahassee Challenger, and Braunschweig Challenger. Record: 40-25. Challenger record: 37-21. By Challenger/ITF surface: clay 28-11, hard 9-10. He averaged 0.18 double faults per game, won 73% on first serve, and won 52% on second serve return.

Zhizhen Zhang built ranking on the Challenger tour in 2021. He reached the semifinal at Biella 6 Challenger. Season record: 8-10. Challenger/ITF clay record: 6-4. He won 47% on second serve return, averaged 0.49 aces per game, and averaged 0.16 double faults per game.

The Chinese player accumulated points at Challenger events in 2019. He broke into the top 200. He won two titles at Jinan Challenger and Shenzhen Challenger. Season record: 32-20. Challenger record: 30-17. By Challenger/ITF surface: clay 7-3, hard 23-14. He saved 61% of break points, won 52% on second serve return, and averaged 0.15 double faults per game.

Zhizhen Zhang competed at Futures/ITF level in 2018. He reached the final at Italy F18. Record: 21-23. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 13-11, hard 8-11. He averaged 0.43 aces per game, saved 60% of break points, and won 69% on first serve.

Zhang rediscovered his best tennis in 2017. He captured one title at China F11. He also reached finals at China F9 and China F13. Season record: 21-20. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 18-16. He won 45% on second serve return, won 66% on first serve, and saved 49% of break points.

The Chinese player faced difficulties in 2016. He reached the quarterfinal at France F14. Record: 7-13. Record on clay in lower tier: 4-8. He won 48% on second serve return, averaged 0.64 aces per game, and converted 43% of break opportunities.

Zhizhen Zhang competed at Futures/ITF level in 2015. He captured one title at France F10. He also reached the final at France F13. Season record: 22-19. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 13-8, hard 8-10. He saved 55% of break points, won 46% on second serve return, and averaged 0.48 aces per game.

A tough 2014 season for Zhizhen Zhang. He reached the quarterfinal at Cyprus F3. Record: 5-13. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 4-10.

Zhizhen Zhang competed at Futures/ITF level in 2012. Record: 2-6.

Zhizhen Zhang Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Zhizhen Zhang

What is Zhizhen Zhang's record by surface?

Over his career at ATP level, Zhizhen Zhang holds a record of 32-51 (38.6%) on hard, 20-19 (51.3%) on clay, and 8-9 (47.1%) on grass. At Challenger/ITF level: 83-92 (47.4%) on hard, 78-57 (57.8%) on clay, and 9-5 (64.3%) on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 3-8 (27.3%) on hard, 2-1 (66.7%) on grass, and 1-5 (16.7%) on clay at ATP level. 7-2 (77.8%) on grass, 5-4 (55.6%) on hard, and 2-1 (66.7%) on clay at Challenger/ITF level.

How many titles has Zhizhen Zhang won?

Zhizhen Zhang has won six titles at Challenger/ITF level (four on hard and two on clay).

What is Zhizhen Zhang's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, he holds a 7-3 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Zhizhen Zhang has posted a 21-23 record (47.7% win rate).

How many aces does Zhizhen Zhang serve per match?

Zhizhen Zhang is currently serving 8.6 aces per match in the last 52 weeks (44 matches), up from a career average of 6.5.

How does Zhizhen Zhang perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Zhizhen Zhang is 0-2 against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 0-4. Against Top 50 opponents: 2-8 (20.0%). Against Top 100 opponents: 5-13 (27.8%). Over his career: 3-16 (15.8%) against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 7-24 (22.6%). Against Top 50 opponents: 28-43 (39.4%). Against Top 100 opponents: 54-78 (40.9%).

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