Recharged Zhang back in the swing
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Recharged Zhang back in the swing

China Daily  

Zhang Shuai returns to Karolina Pliskova during their match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Feb 19. Zhang's game may need a little more work as she shakes off the rust, however the 35-year-old looks as fresh and energetic as her younger self this week in Austin, Texas, where the two-time major doubles champion is in just the second week of her WTA return after taking a long break last season. I am fully recharged and looking forward to getting going," said Zhang, who played her first tournament in six months last week at a WTA1000 event in Dubai. Although that losing streak extended to 17 after a straight-sets defeat to Karolina Pliskova last week in Dubai, Zhang has drawn enough motivation from her doubles wins to try and stay the course this season. I have high expectations on myself competing with and against them on the court," said Zhang, whose first singles-draw major win after an eight-year wait in 2016 in Melbourne helped inspire China's next-gen. After taking a total break from tennis to allow her body to recover and spending quality time with family, Zhang returned to the national training base in Beijing in October.

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Zheng Qinwen powers into final on debut at WTA Finals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen powers into final on debut at WTA Finals

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Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis

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Zheng Qinwen hits a return during the round robin match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Jasmine Paolini of Italy at WTA Finals tennis tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 6, 2024. RIYADH -- Paris Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen of China cruised to a straight-set victory over Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals here on Wednesday, securing her spot …

Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis

China Daily  

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WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka

The Hindu  

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China's Top Ace Zheng Qinwen Dominates Tokyo, Clinching Third Title in a Spectacular Comeback
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's Top Ace Zheng Qinwen Dominates Tokyo, Clinching Third Title in a Spectacular Comeback

China Daily  

China's top tennis ace Zheng Qinwen won the Tokyo tournament for the third time in two years on Sunday. She defeated 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in straight sets in the final, securing her 28th victory out of 32 matches played since Wimbledon. Zheng now has an 8-1 record at the Tokyo tournament, cementing her status as one of …

Getting off to a Shang-tastic start
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Getting off to a Shang-tastic start

China Daily  

China's Zhang Zhizhen hits a backhand return to former US Open champion Marin Cilic of Croatia in the final of the ATP 250 Hangzhou Open on Tuesday. NI YANQIANG/FOR CHINA DAILY With the men's tour switching its focus to the ATP 500 China Open, which kicks off its main draw on Thursday, history looks set to be made soon, with …

Getting off to a Shang-tastic start
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Getting off to a Shang-tastic start

China Daily  

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China's Zhang and Buyunchaokete to meet in ATP Hangzhou Open semis
3 months ago

China's Zhang and Buyunchaokete to meet in ATP Hangzhou Open semis

China Daily  

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China's Zhang and Buyunchaokete to meet in ATP Hangzhou Open semis
3 months ago

China's Zhang and Buyunchaokete to meet in ATP Hangzhou Open semis

China Daily  

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Zheng Qinwen reaches Olympic tennis final, beating Iga Swiatek at Roland Garros
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen reaches Olympic tennis final, beating Iga Swiatek at Roland Garros

New York Times  

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Zhang vows to return after Olympic bronze
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zhang vows to return after Olympic bronze

China Daily  

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Zhang vows to return after Olympic bronze
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zhang vows to return after Olympic bronze

China Daily  

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China's rising tennis star Zheng aims to come back stronger
10 months, 3 weeks ago

China's rising tennis star Zheng aims to come back stronger

China Daily  

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Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history

China Daily  

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Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history

China Daily  

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Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history

China Daily  

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Zhang powers through in straight sets
11 months, 1 week ago

Zhang powers through in straight sets

China Daily  

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Serving up success
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Serving up success

China Daily  

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Zhang fights back to win Asian Games tennis gold, beats Watanuki
1 year, 2 months ago

Zhang fights back to win Asian Games tennis gold, beats Watanuki

The Hindu  

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Four years later, professional tennis resumes in China after WTA ends Peng Shuai boycott
1 year, 3 months ago

Four years later, professional tennis resumes in China after WTA ends Peng Shuai boycott

Associated Press  

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Zheng Qinwen stopped in US Open quarterfinals, Wang Xinyu into doubles semis
1 year, 3 months ago

Zheng Qinwen stopped in US Open quarterfinals, Wang Xinyu into doubles semis

China Daily  

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Outpouring of support for Zhang after teary retirement
1 year, 5 months ago

Outpouring of support for Zhang after teary retirement

China Daily  

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Watch: Zhang retires in tears after opponent erases mark on court
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: Zhang retires in tears after opponent erases mark on court

The Hindu  

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Zhang, Wang prevail in winning day for China at Roland Garros
1 year, 6 months ago

Zhang, Wang prevail in winning day for China at Roland Garros

China Daily  

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1 year, 7 months ago

Zhang savoring his surprise rise

China Daily  

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Zhang makes history after reaching Madrid quarters
1 year, 7 months ago

Zhang makes history after reaching Madrid quarters

China Daily  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Revitalized Zheng ready to resume upswing

China Daily  

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Explained: Why is women’s tennis China boycott over Peng Shuai ending
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained: Why is women’s tennis China boycott over Peng Shuai ending

The Hindu  

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Zhang Shuai grabs her 13th doubles title in Abu Dhabi
1 year, 10 months ago

Zhang Shuai grabs her 13th doubles title in Abu Dhabi

China Daily  

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Yang/Chan into Australian Open women's doubles quarters
1 year, 11 months ago

Yang/Chan into Australian Open women's doubles quarters

China Daily  

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Impressive Zhang charges into Australian Open last 16
1 year, 11 months ago

Impressive Zhang charges into Australian Open last 16

China Daily  

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Building on net gains as relentless efforts finally paid off
1 year, 11 months ago

Building on net gains as relentless efforts finally paid off

China Daily  

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WTA says return to China will require resolution to Peng Shuai case
1 year, 11 months ago

WTA says return to China will require resolution to Peng Shuai case

The Hindu  

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Cincinnati Masters: Osaka loses to Zhang Shuai in first round
2 years, 4 months ago

Cincinnati Masters: Osaka loses to Zhang Shuai in first round

The Hindu  

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China's Zhang Shuai claims third career title in Lyon
2 years, 9 months ago

China's Zhang Shuai claims third career title in Lyon

China Daily  

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Sania Mirza Earns Shot at First Title in 2021, Reaches Ostrava Final with Shuai Zhang
3 years, 2 months ago

Sania Mirza Earns Shot at First Title in 2021, Reaches Ostrava Final with Shuai Zhang

News 18  

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Sania Mirza-Shaui Zhang pair loses doubles quarterfinals in Luxembourg
3 years, 3 months ago

Sania Mirza-Shaui Zhang pair loses doubles quarterfinals in Luxembourg

The Hindu  

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China's Zhang Shuai loses in US Open second round
3 years, 3 months ago

China's Zhang Shuai loses in US Open second round

China Daily  

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