WTA Tour
Shuai Zhang
Back after 7w offBeat 3 favorites#81
WTA World Ranking - 895 pts
Next Match
1st RoundHard
Player Archetype
🎯 Baseliner
Controls rallies from the back of the court with precise groundstrokes and consistent depth. Builds points patiently and waits for the right moment to strike.
Precise groundstrokesCourt controlPatient constructionConsistent depth
Strong against
🏃 Pusher73%
⚙️ Grinder64%
Weak against
💥 Big Hitter44%
🤖 Servebot45%
Player Overview
Age
37
Height
5'10" (177 cm)
Plays
Right-Handed
Career-High Ranking
#54 (2026-08-31)
Record 2015-2026
224
Wins
233
Losses
49%
Win %
1
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21/26 | 5/9 | 11/13 | 5/4 |
| 2025 | 26/14 | 1/2 | 25/11 | 0/1 |
| 2024 | 7/15 | 0/1 | 7/13 | 0/1 |
| 2023 | 5/25 | 0/6 | 5/13 | 0/6 |
| 2022 | 40/40 | 7/10 | 25/27 | 8/3 |
| 2021 | 22/29 | 5/10 | 12/17 | 5/2 |
| 2020 | 18/16 | 8/5 | 10/11 | - |
| 2019 | 21/20 | 1/4 | 14/12 | 6/4 |
| 2018 | 28/28 | 6/6 | 22/20 | 0/2 |
| 2017 | 23/23 | 3/7 | 18/13 | 2/3 |
| 2016 | 25/19 | 2/4 | 23/13 | 0/2 |
| 2015 | 4/12 | 3/5 | 1/6 | 0/1 |
| Career | 240/267 | 41/69 | 173/169 | 26/29 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (8 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match0.2
Double Faults / Match1.8
Avg 1st Serve91 mph
Max Serve Speed97 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match12.0
Unforced Errors / Match17.0
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 488 serve-stat matches
Shuai Zhang has served 3+ aces in 31.8% of career matches and 5+ aces in 9.2%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 71% | 348/488 |
| 3 or more | 32% | 155/488 |
| 5 or more | 9% | 45/488 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 1/488 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 0/488 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/488 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 86% | 418/488 |
| 2 or more | 67% | 328/488 |
| 3 or more | 42% | 207/488 |
| 5 or more | 12% | 58/488 |
| 8 or more | 2% | 9/488 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 1/488 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 76% | 386/506 |
| 3 Sets | 24% | 120/506 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 36% | 184/506 |
| 2-1 | 11% | 55/506 |
| 1-2 | 13% | 65/506 |
| 0-2 | 40% | 202/506 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 47% | 238/506 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 49% | 250/506 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 46% | 55/120 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLLLWL
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 1st Round | Leylah Fernandez | Hard | 36 26 | L |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Abierto GNP Seguros - Monterrey | 1st Round | Maria Timofeeva | Hard | 16 36 | L |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati | 2nd Round | Ann Li | Hard | 57 36 | L |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati | 1st Round | Kayla Day | Hard | 26 62 62 | W |
| Aug 7, 2026 | National Bank Open - Toronto | 3rd Round | Aryna Sabalenka | Hard | 36 46 | L |
| Aug 4, 2026 | National Bank Open - Toronto | 2nd Round | Jelena Ostapenko | Hard | W | |
| Aug 3, 2026 | National Bank Open - Toronto | 1st Round | Yulia Putintseva | Hard | 64 61 | W |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Mubadala DC Open - Washington | 1st Round Qualifying | Gabriela Andrea Knutson | Hard | 46 61 16 | L |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Wimbledon - London | 2nd Round | Karolina Muchova | Grass | 36 26 | L |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Wimbledon - London | 1st Round | Bianca Andreescu | Grass | 76 76 | W |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Shuai Zhang FAQ
Shuai Zhang is the accomplished Chinese veteran whose powerful groundstrokes have kept her competitive across a long career. A multiple-time Grand Slam doubles champion, she has also produced deep singles runs at the majors and won WTA singles titles. Zhang strikes the ball flat and aggressively and remains a respected, experienced presence on tour well into her thirties.
Shuai Zhang is ranked #81 on the WTA tour with 895 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #54, reached in 2026.
Shuai Zhang is from China.
Shuai Zhang is listed at 5'10" (177 cm).
Shuai Zhang is 37 years old.
Shuai Zhang has a win-loss record since 2015 of 224-233 (49% win rate). That includes 1 WTA title.
Shuai Zhang: 1 WTA singles title and a career-high ranking of #54 in 2026.
Shuai Zhang's strongest surface by win rate is hard, with a 173-169 record (51%). Surface splits: hard 173-169 (51%), clay 41-69 (37%), and grass 26-29 (47%).
Shuai Zhang has won 4 of the last 10 completed matches (40%). The current run is 3 straight losses.
Shuai Zhang is scheduled to face Anna Kalinskaya at Wuhan Open - Wuhan on Oct 12, 2026.
Shuai Zhang plays next on Oct 12, 2026 at Wuhan Open - Wuhan (1st Round, hard courts), against Anna Kalinskaya. Scheduled times move, so check the match page for the latest.
Shuai Zhang's most-played opponents are Yulia Putintseva (9 meetings, 3-6), Karolina Pliskova (7 meetings, 0-7), and Varvara Lepchenko (6 meetings, 5-1).