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Swiatek beats Rybakina in Toronto for her first WTA Tour title of the year

Seventh-seeded Iga Swiatek beat second-seeded Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday in the National Bank Open for her first WTA Tour title of the year and 26th overall

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Reaches R3 in Montreal Zhang cemented a spot in the round of 32 of the Montreal Open after being awarded a walkover against Jelena Ostapenko on Tuesday.

Impact Zhang registered her place in the next round after being awarded a walkover. She won the first set 6-0 and was leading in the second (4-0) when her opponent was forced to retire because of a fitness concern. Next up for Zhang will be Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

By the Numbers: Sabalenka extends hard-court winning streak to 13 in Toronto Aryna Sabalenka recovered from an early break deficit to defeat Moyuka Uchijima 6-3, 6-3 and advance to the third round of the National Bank...

AUGUST 5 • WTATENNIS.COM

Eases to R2 in Montreal Zhang defeated Yulia Putintseva in the round of 128 of the Montreal Masters with a score of 6-4, 6-1 on Tuesday.

Impact Zhang converted six break points in the match in 10 attempts, four more than her opponent. She won 57.1 percent service points as well, considerably higher than Putintseva, who won 46.9 percent points while serving. Next up for Zhang will be Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls on in London Zhang defeated Bianca Andreescu in the Wimbledon round of 128 with a score of 7-6, 7-6 on Monday.

Impact Zhang registered 38 winners in the match, eight more than her opponent. She won65 percent points on second serve. In comparison, Andreescu won just 48 percent points on second serve. Next up for Zhang will be the Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Wins R2 in Strasbourg Zhang defeated Diane Parry in the round of 16 of the Internationaux de Strasbourg with a score of 6-2, 7-5 on Wednesday.

Impact Zhang converted four break points in 12 attempts in the match, three more than her opponent. She did not commit a double fault. In comparison, Parry committed three double faults. Zhang's next opponent will be America's Emma Navarro.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Rallies back in Strasbourg debut Zhang won 2-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5 over Cristina Bucsa in the first round of Strasbourg on Tuesday.

Impact Zhang took advantage after getting into the draw as a lucky loser as she battled past the No. 31-ranked Spaniard in three sets across two hours and 24 minutes to move into the second round. The 37-year-old from China is currently ranked No. 73 in the world. Zhang will face No. 94-ranked Diane Parry (1-0 H2H) next.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Clinches R1 in Madrid Zhang defeated Eva Lys in the round of 128 of the Madrid Masters with a score of 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday.

Impact Zhang produced seven aces in the match, six more than her opponent. She converted three break points in five attempts as well. In comparison, Lys failed to win a break point in six attempts. Next up for Zhang will be America's Madison Keys.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to semifinals in Merida Zhang won 6-1, 6-3 over Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva in the quarterfinals of Merida on Friday.

Impact Zhang kept up her strong play this week as she hammered the No. 122-ranked qualifier in straight sets across one hour and 32 minutes to move into the semifinals. The 37-year-old from China had just one win at tour level in 2026 prior to this week. Zhang will play No. 57-ranked Magdalena Frech (2-1 H2H) in the semifinals.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Clinches R2 in Merida Zhang defeated Emma Navarro in the round of 16 of the Merida Open with a score of 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday.

Impact Zhang converted four break points in the match in 10 attempts, two more than her opponent. She won 69 points in total, seven more than Navarro. Next up for Zhang will be Andorra's Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to R2 in Merida Zhang defeated Varvara Lepchenko in the round of 32 of the Merida Open with a score of 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday.

Impact Zhang converted five break points in nine attempts, four more than her opponent. She won 64.9 percent service points as well, considerably higher than Lepchecko who won 46 percent points while serving. Next up for Zhang will be America's Emma Navarro.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls on in Brisbane Zhang defeated Ashlyn Krueger in the round of 64 of the Brisbane International with a score of 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 on Monday.

Impact Zhang won 68.5 percent of the service points in the match. In comparison, her opponent won 62.9 percent points while serving. Zhang won 102 points in total, seven more than Krueger. Next up for Zhang will be Elena Rybakina.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls into R2 in Hong Kong Zhang defeated Veronika Erjavec in the round of 32 of the Hong Kong Open with a score of 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday.

Impact Zhang converted five break points in the match, four more than her opponent. She produced four aces as well, three more than Erjavec. Next up for Zhang will be Russia's Anna Kalinskaya.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kalinskaya vs. Zhang Prediction at the Merida Open Akron - Thursday, October 30 - Bleacher Nation In the Merida Open Akron Round of 16 on Thursday, we have a matchup of No. 107-ranked Shuai Zhang against No. 35 Anna Kalinskaya.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

In Hong Kong draw Zhang (hip) will play Veronika Erjavec in the first round of Hong Kong.

Impact Zhang is still in the field for next week's tournament despite a recent retirement in Guangzhou. If she indeed plays the event, she could face No. 6 seed Anna Kalinskaya in the second round.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Retires in Guangzhou semis Zhang (hip) retired down 5-2 to Ann Li in the semifinals of Guangzhou on Saturday.

Impact Coming off a few three-set wins en route to the semifinals, Zhang was only on court for 29 minutes before she retired due to a left hip injury. That could mark the end of the season for the 36-year-old from China.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins marathon in Guangzhou QF Zhang won 7-6 (5), 5-7, 7-5 over Katie Volynets in the quarterfinals of Guangzhou on Friday.

Impact Zhang was pushed to three sets for the second match in a row as she outlasted the No. 98-ranked across two hours and 53 minutes to book a place in the semifinals. The No. 122-ranked Chinese wildcard is through to her first semifinal of the year at tour level. Zhang will take on No. 2 seed Ann Li (0-1 H2H) next.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes quarterfinals in Guangzhou Zhang won 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 over Veronika Erjavec in the second round of Guangzhou on Thursday.

Impact Zhang continued her solid play of late as she ousted the No. 100-ranked Slovenian in three sets across one hour and 39 minutes to move into the quarterfinals. The 36-year-old from China improves to 6-2 across her last eight matches. Zhang will play either Katie Volynets (1-0 H2H) or Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah in the quarters.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls into R2 in Guangzhou Zhang defeated Anastasia Zakharova in the round of 32 of the Guangzhou Open with a score of 6-4, 6-1 on Tuesday.

Impact Zhang converted seven break points in the match, three more than her opponent. She won 53.1 percent of the service points as well, considerably higher than Zakharova, who won 36.5 percent of the points while serving. Next up for Zhang will be Slovenia's Veronika Erjavec.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Guangzhou Zhang (illness) will play Anastasia Zakharova in the first round of Guangzhou.

Impact Zhang is getting back on the court after she missed Ningbo with an illness. The Chinese wildcard could play No. 3 seed Tatjana Maria in the second round.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from Ningbo Zhang (illness) withdrew from Ningbo before her first round match.

Impact Coming off a third round showings in both Beijing and Wuhan, Zhang will not compete this week due to an illness. The 36-year-old from China was replaced in the draw by Antonia Ruzic.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Books R3 berth in Wuhan Zhang defeated Sorana Cirstea in the round of 32 of the Wuhan Open with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 on Wednesday.

Impact Zhang committed three double faults in the match, two fewer than her opponent. She converted four break points as well, one more than Cirstea. Next up for Zhang will be America's Coco Gauff.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zhang vs. Cirstea Prediction at the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open - Wednesday, October 8 - Bleacher Nation In the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open Round of 32 on Wednesday, we have a matchup of No. 58-ranked Sorana Cirstea against No. 142 Shuai Zhang.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Upset win in Wuhan Zhang defeated Emma Navarro in the round of 64 of the Wuhan Open with a score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 on Tuesday.

Impact Zhang converted six break points in the match, two more than her opponent. She won 58.1 percent service points as well. Next up for Zhang will be Romania's Sorana Cirstea.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Into third round in Beijing Zhang won 6-4, 6-2 over Xinyu Wang in the second round of Beijing on Friday.

Impact Zhang delivered an upset win as she knocked out her No. 33-ranked countrywoman in straight sets after one hour and 24 minutes to make the third round. Prior to this event, the 36-year-old wildcard from China did not have a win at tour level since Charleston in early April. Zhang will play No. 3 seed Amanda Anisimova (0-1 H2H) next.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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