Fact box on Peng Shuai
Updated: 2014-09-05 15:26
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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Native: Tianjin, China
Born: Jan 8, 1986 (age 28)
Birthplace: Xiangtan, Hunan province
Height: 1.73 meters
Weight: 61.2 kg
Plays: Right-handed (two-handed both sides)
Favorite shot: Forehand
Favorite surface: Hard
Turned pro: 2001
Introduced to tennis: At age of 8 by uncle
Career highlights:
Singles:
Highest ranking: 14 (Aug 22, 2011)
Current ranking: 39 (Aug 25, 2014)
Career record: 378–238
Career titles: 0 WTA, 1 WTA 125k, 9 ITF
Winner: 2014 125/Nanchang
Finalist (6): 2014 Shenzhen; 2013 Brussels; 2011 Brussels; 2008 Forest Hills and Guangzhou; 2006 Strasbourg
Grand Slam Singles results: Australian Open 4th round (2011); French Open 3rd round (2011, 2012); Wimbledon 4th round (2011, 2012, 2014); US Open semifinal (2014)
Doubles:
Highest ranking: 1 (Feb 17, 2014)
Current ranking: 3 (Aug 25, 2014)
Career record: 243-147
Career titles: 16 WTA, 3 ITF
Grand Slam Doubles results: Australian Open quarterfinal (2009); French Open winner (2014); Wimbledon winner (2013); US Open quarterfinal (2004, 2012, 2013)
Other Doubles tournaments: WTA Tour Finals winner (2013)
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