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Zhang Shuai

WTA Tour World #65 Counter-Puncher
World #65
Updated: 2026-06-01
Zhang Shuai
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Player Profile

BornJanuary 21, 1989
Height1.77 m
PlaysRH / 2HBH
Turned Pro2003
CoachLiu Shuo
Nationality๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
Prize Money$12,701,131
Tour Titles3
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Current Equipment โ€” 2025โ€“26

Racquet Blade 98 v9 Retail frame
Strings Luxilon ALU Power Full polyester
Shoes Nike
Clothing Nike
String tension
Not confirmed
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

Their exact string tension has not been publicly confirmed.

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Racquet Specs

FrameBlade 98 v9
BrandWilson
Note: Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
Counter-Puncher
Forehand grip
Semi-Western
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Platform

Zhang Shuai is a counter-puncher โ€” one of the best defenders in the tour. Their game is built on exceptional court coverage, consistency, and the ability to redirect pace. They rarely give opponents free points and make every exchange a battle.

Where many top players win through aggression, Zhang wins through attrition. Their groundstrokes are consistent rather than dominant, and their best shots often come from seemingly impossible defensive positions.

How their equipment supports their style: The Blade 98 v9 provides the stability needed to handle heavy incoming balls and redirect them. Luxilon ALU Power is durable enough to withstand the high ball-contact volume that a counter-punching game demands.

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Career Highlights

3
WTA Titles
607โ€“455
Career W-L
57%
Win Rate
#22
Career High
$12,701,131
Prize Money
0
Grand Slams
Australian Open
QF
Roland Garros
R4
Wimbledon
QF
US Open
R4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Zhang Shuai plays with the Blade 98 v9 racket (also spelled racquet). Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking. You can see all Wilson players on the WTA equipment list.
Zhang Shuai uses Luxilon ALU Power โ€” a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Zhang Shuai's exact string tension is not publicly confirmed. Their exact string tension has not been publicly confirmed.
Zhang Shuai wears Nike on the WTA Tour.
Zhang Shuai's setup is well suited for club players who rely on consistency and movement. The Blade 98 v9 is forgiving and arm-friendly for high-volume play. Try Luxilon ALU Power at 21โ€“24 kg (46โ€“53 lbs) for comfortable, consistent performance. Use our racquet advisor and string advisor to find the right setup for your game.