Zhang Shuai, China's veteran tennis star, is rewriting the playbook on resilience. Despite a record-breaking 23-match singles losing streak , the 35-year-old is proving that grit and teamwork can turn the tide. Teaming up with France's Kristina Mladenovic at the #USOpen, Zhang just smashed her way into the women's doubles third round with a thrilling 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 win!
The duo dominated early, breaking serve three times in the first set. Though they stumbled in the second, Zhang's signature fighting spirit shone through: \"This setback won't stop me,\" she declared, channeling major ‘Never Give Up’ energy . By the decisive third set, their aggressive net play had fans cheering louder than a TikTok trend
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While her singles journey hit a historic low this year, Zhang’s doubles success reminds us why she’s a fan favorite—turning setbacks into comebacks, one volley at a time.
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Zhang's doubles triumph shines amid record losing streak in singles
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