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Peng Shuai was born on January 8, 1986 in Xiangtan, People's Republic of China and is credited as a tennis player. Peng Shuai is 40 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Renmin University of China. The listed height is 177 cm.
My Take
With Peng Shuai, I think the tennis deserves to be named first: she became the first Chinese player to reach world No. 1 in any discipline, topping the doubles rankings in 2014. That is a landmark achievement that belongs in the history books. Yet her story carries a weight that goes far beyond results, and I do not feel it should be discussed lightly. My honest hope is simpler than any trophy, that an athlete can speak freely, feel safe, and enjoy her own life in peace. For Peng, I genuinely wish quiet and well-being above all.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peng Shuai
- Name (Japanese)
- 彭帥
- Born
- January 8, 1986 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Tiger
- Origin
- Xiangtan, People's Republic of China
- Height
- 177 cm
- Occupation
- tennis player
2. Background
- University
- Renmin University of China
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peng%20Shuai
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%BD%AD%E5%B8%A5
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q229087
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Peng Shuai born?
Born January 8, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Peng Shuai from?
Peng Shuai is from Xiangtan, People's Republic of China.
What does Peng Shuai do?
Peng Shuai works as tennis player.
How tall is Peng Shuai?
Peng Shuai is 177 cm.
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