Zhang Zhizhen's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Zhang Zhizhen. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Zhang Zhizhen is a Chinese professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 31 in July 2024, making him the highest-ranked Chinese male tennis player as of July 2023. He also attained a doubles ranking of No. 47 in July 2024. Currently the No. 1 Chinese player, Zhang's accomplishments include three singles and two doubles titles on the ATP Challenger Tour, and two singles and two doubles titles on the ITF Futures Tour. He won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
May 2017: Return to Form
By May 2017, Zhang Zhizhen regained his form after recovering from a foot injury.
2019: Jinan International Open Win and China Open Appearance
During the fall hard-court swing of 2019, Zhang won the Jinan International Open and reached the second round of the China Open.
2019: Career High Year-End Ranking
Zhang finished 2019 with a career high year-end ranking of 138.
2021: First Chinese Man at Wimbledon Main Draw
In 2021, Zhang Zhizhen became the first Chinese man in the Open Era to play in the main draw at Wimbledon.
2021: Wimbledon Main Draw Qualification
In 2021, Zhang qualified for the Wimbledon Championships main draw, becoming the first male Chinese player in the Open Era to qualify at Wimbledon.
October 2022: First Chinese Male Player in ATP Top 100
In October 2022, Zhang became the first Chinese male player to reach the top 100 in the ATP singles rankings.
October 2022: ATP Tour Quarterfinal and Top 100 Ranking
In October 2022, Zhang reached his first ATP Tour-level quarterfinal since 2017 at the Astana Open and became the first Chinese male player in the Open era to reach the top 100.
July 2023: Highest-Ranked Chinese Male Tennis Player
In July 2023, Zhang Zhizhen became the highest-ever ranked Chinese male tennis player.
2023: First Chinese Man in ATP Masters 1000 Quarterfinal
In 2023, Zhang Zhizhen became the first Chinese man to reach an ATP Tour Masters 1000 quarterfinal in Madrid.
July 2024: Career-High ATP Rankings & Olympic Medal
In July 2024, Zhang Zhizhen achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 31 and a doubles ranking of No. 47. He also won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the Summer Olympics.
