About Wang Xiyu
Wang Xiyu (Chinese: 王曦雨; pinyin: Wáng Xīyǔ; Mandarin pronunciation: [wǎŋ ɕí ỳ]; born 28 March 2001) is a Chinese professional tennis player. She reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 49 on 9 January 2023, and a best doubles ranking of No. 87 on 14 October 2024. Wang became junior world No. 1 on 10 September 2018, right after winning her only singles major title at the 2018 US Open, defeating Clara Burel in the final. The same year, she finished as quarterfinalist in the Australian Open and French Open and then as semifinalist in Wimbledon, all in singles. In doubles, she also won one major title, at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, partnering with Wang Xinyu, and finished runner-up at the 2017 US Open alongside Lea Bošković. She also reached semifinals at the 2017 French Open and 2018 Australian Open. Wang became junior world No. 1 on 10 September 2018, right after she won her only singles major title at the 2018 US Open, defeating Clara Burel in the final. In doubles, she also has won one major title at the 2018 Wimbledon, partnering with Wang Xinyu, and finished runners-up at the 2017 US Open alongside Lea Bošković. On the ITF Junior Circuit, Wang has won six singles and eight doubles titles. Despite the loss in her first match, the following week she reached semifinal at the $10k event in the same city. She reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 49 on 9 January 2023, and a best doubles ranking of No. 98 on 19 August 2024.
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