On September 8, Beijing time, Zhang Shuai ended the US Open journey. In the mixed doubles semi-finals, she and Pavic teamed up to lose 4-6, 7-5, 6-10 to Philip Kens/Watts in the mixed doubles semi-finals. Salin missed the final.
Zhang Shuai failed to achieve a breakthrough in the mixed doubles event. She reached the semi-finals of the Grand Slam four times, but unfortunately she failed to enter the finals. Zhang Shuai’s bonus amount on the US Open was also finalized.
She reached the top 16 in the women's singles event and won US$278,000. She reached the top 16 in the women's doubles event and won US$28,200. In addition, Zhang Shuai also entered the semi-finals in the mixed doubles event, earning US$21,000. Zhang Shuai’s total bonus is US$327,200, equivalent to RMB 2279,373.
Obviously, Zhang Shuai achieved a great harvest on the US Open. 33-year-old Zhang Shuai still maintains an excellent state. She always competes on the US Open every day, and the competition intensity is very high. You should know that it is already very hard for tennis players to play two games in the Grand Slam event, but Zhang Shuai plays three games. And he played three games at the age of 33.
Li Na She retired at the age of 32. Zhang Shuai seemed to have no plans to retire yet. She is likely to have to finish the Paris Olympic cycle.
Zhang Shuai has a unyielding personality. She said on social media: "Have you tried your best? I gave it all. Is it regretful? There is no trace of it, except that I believe that I am on the right path. Am I obeyed? I haven't accepted it, and then I will do it."
Chinese tennis has entered another peak period, leading the new with the old, Zhang Shuai is in excellent condition, and the young Zheng Qinwen, Wang Xiyu , Wu Yibing are all constantly improving.
Women's tennis is in a chaotic era. Zhang Shuai cannot catch up with Li Na in the women's singles, but Zheng Qinwen and Wang Xiyu have unlimited potential and there are unlimited possibilities in the future.
