Fact box on Peng Shuai

Updated: 2014-09-05 15:26

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Fact box on Peng Shuai
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 (20112012); Wimbledon 4th round (201120122014); 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)