WTA Tour
Lin Zhu
#198
WTA World Ranking - 391 pts
Player Archetype
👑 The Complete Package
Elite across every dimension - dominant serve, elite return game, and the mental toughness to close out tight matches. These players impose their will regardless of surface or opponent style.
Elite serve & returnHigh BP conversionAll-surface dominanceClutch performer
Strong against
🏃 Pusher84%
⚙️ Grinder68%
Weak against
🎯 Baseliner48%
🏹 Frontrunner49%
Player Overview
Age
32
Height
5'8" (173 cm)
Plays
Right-Handed
Career-High Ranking
#173 (2026-08-31)
Record 2015-2026
131
Wins
136
Losses
49.1%
Win %
0
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21/19 | - | 17/16 | 4/3 |
| 2025 | 13/13 | - | 11/11 | 2/2 |
| 2024 | 18/21 | 0/5 | 14/11 | 4/5 |
| 2023 | 37/30 | 0/2 | 32/25 | 5/3 |
| 2022 | 17/19 | 3/6 | 14/10 | 0/3 |
| 2021 | 8/9 | 0/1 | 7/7 | 1/1 |
| 2020 | 5/9 | - | 5/9 | - |
| 2019 | 4/12 | 0/2 | 4/9 | 0/1 |
| 2018 | 5/7 | - | 5/7 | - |
| 2017 | 9/10 | - | 9/10 | - |
| 2016 | 5/5 | - | 5/5 | - |
| 2015 | 4/5 | - | 4/4 | 0/1 |
| Career | 146/159 | 3/16 | 127/124 | 16/19 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (5 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match0.7
Double Faults / Match1.7
Avg 1st Serve97 mph
Max Serve Speed105 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match26.0
Unforced Errors / Match36.0
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 287 serve-stat matches
Lin Zhu has served 3+ aces in 25.1% of career matches and 5+ aces in 4.2%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 69% | 199/287 |
| 3 or more | 25% | 72/287 |
| 5 or more | 4% | 12/287 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/287 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 0/287 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/287 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 86% | 247/287 |
| 2 or more | 67% | 193/287 |
| 3 or more | 45% | 130/287 |
| 5 or more | 12% | 35/287 |
| 8 or more | 2% | 7/287 |
| 10 or more | 1% | 2/287 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 69% | 208/302 |
| 3 Sets | 31% | 93/302 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 36% | 110/302 |
| 2-1 | 12% | 35/302 |
| 1-2 | 19% | 58/302 |
| 0-2 | 32% | 97/302 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 52% | 156/302 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 52% | 158/302 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 37% | 35/94 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLWLLL
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | China Open - Beijing | 2nd Round | Donna Vekic | Hard | 16 64 26 | L |
| Oct 1, 2026 | China Open - Beijing | 1st Round | Alycia Parks | Hard | 64 62 | W |
| Aug 24, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 1st Round Qualifying | Angela Fita Boluda | Hard | 46 67 | L |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati | 1st Round Qualifying | Lilli Tagger | Hard | 63 16 16 | L |
| Aug 1, 2026 | National Bank Open - Toronto | 3rd Round Qualifying | Leolia Jeanjean | Hard | 62 26 36 | L |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Wimbledon - London | 3rd Round Qualifying | Teodora Kostovic | Grass | 36 46 | L |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Wimbledon - London | 2nd Round Qualifying | Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah | Grass | 62 63 | W |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Wimbledon - London | 1st Round Qualifying | Mona Barthel | Grass | 64 63 | W |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Berlin Tennis Open - Berlin | 1st Round Qualifying | Sinja Kraus | Grass | 62 63 | W |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Berlin Tennis Open - Berlin | 3rd Round Qualifying | Katerina Siniakova | Grass | 46 26 | L |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Lin Zhu FAQ
Lin Zhu is ranked #198 on the WTA tour with 391 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #173, reached in 2026.
Lin Zhu is from China.
Lin Zhu is listed at 5'8" (173 cm).
Lin Zhu is 32 years old.
Lin Zhu has a win-loss record since 2015 of 131-136 (49% win rate).
Lin Zhu: a career-high ranking of #173 in 2026.
Lin Zhu's strongest surface by win rate is hard, with a 127-124 record (51%). Surface splits: hard 127-124 (51%), clay 3-16 (16%), and grass 16-19 (46%).
Lin Zhu has won 4 of the last 10 completed matches (40%).
Lin Zhu's most-played opponents are Xiyu Wang (5 meetings, 3-2), Elise Mertens (5 meetings, 1-4), and Rebecca Marino (4 meetings, 3-1).