Zhang Shuai
🇨🇳 China | Age 37 | 1.77 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2003 | Coach: Liu Shuo
WTA rank
#81
Current setup
Wilson Blade 98 v9, ALU Power
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 24 Aug 2026Shoes
Asics
Clothing
Li-Ning
Sponsor
Playing style & technique
Play style
Counter-Puncher
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
WTA titles
3
Career W-L
618–466
Win rate
57.0%
Career high
#22
Prize money
$13.6M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
QF '16
Roland Garros
Q2 '08 '25
Wimbledon
QF '19
US Open
Q2 '07 '09 '10 '13 '15
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R1 | R1 | R2 | – |
| 2025 | R2 | Q2 | R1 | R1 |
| 2024 | – | – | R1 | R1 |
| 2023 | R4 | R1 | R1 | – |
| 2022 | R3 | R1 | R3 | R4 |
| 2021 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R2 |
| 2020 | R3 | R4 | – | R1 |
| 2019 | R3 | R2 | QF | R3 |
| 2018 | R2 | R2 | R1 | R1 |
| 2017 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R3 |
| 2016 | QF | R2 | R1 | R3 |
| 2015 | R1 | R1 | Q3 | Q2 |
| 2014 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| 2013 | – | – | – | Q2 |
| 2012 | R1 | R1 | Q2 | Q3 |
| 2011 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| 2010 | Q1 | R1 | Q2 | Q2 |
| 2009 | – | – | – | Q2 |
| 2008 | Q3 | Q2 | – | R1 |
| 2007 | Q1 | – | – | Q2 |
Similar players: counter-punchers
Kit and sponsors
Racquet WilsonShoes AsicsClothing Li-Ning❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Zhang Shuai plays with the Blade 98 v9 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Wilson players on the WTA equipment list.
Zhang Shuai uses Luxilon ALU Power — 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. iq.tennis publishes a tension only once a reliable source confirms it.
Zhang Shuai wears Asics 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 21–24 kg (46–53 lbs) for comfortable, consistent performance. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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