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My Take
Zhang Shuai is the kind of tennis player I quietly root for. Born in Tianjin in 1989, she climbed to world No. 22 in singles in early 2023, but it's her doubles game that really impresses me — she reached No. 2 in the world in 2022, which is elite by any standard. At 177cm she has the reach you'd expect from a strong server, and her longevity in the sport speaks to real discipline. I always appreciate players who become doubles specialists late in their careers; it shows tactical intelligence and a willingness to adapt rather than just grinding the singles circuit forever.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zhang Shuai
- Name (Japanese)
- 張帥
- Reading
- ちょう・すい
- Born
- January 21, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- Tianjin, People's Republic of China
- Height
- 177 cm
- Occupation
- tennis player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/zhangshuai121/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%BC%B5%E5%B8%A5
Frequently asked questions
When was Zhang Shuai born?
Born January 21, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Zhang Shuai from?
Zhang Shuai is from Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
What does Zhang Shuai do?
Zhang Shuai works as tennis player.
How tall is Zhang Shuai?
Zhang Shuai is 177 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.