Zhang Shuai's jubilant celebration has become a common sight at the 2016 Australian Open.
Zhang Shuai's jubilant celebration has become a common sight at the 2016 Australian Open.
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China's world No. 133 has charmed tennis fans after ending an eight-year wait for a win in the main draw of a grand slam.
China's world No. 133 has charmed tennis fans after ending an eight-year wait for a win in the main draw of a grand slam.
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Zhang brought her mother Wang Feng Qin (left) and father Zhang Zhi Qiang (right) to Melbourne because she feared it could be her final top-level tournament.
Zhang brought her mother Wang Feng Qin (left) and father Zhang Zhi Qiang (right) to Melbourne because she feared it could be her final top-level tournament.
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However, the 26-year-old has proved a popular attraction at the season's opening grand slam after her fairytale run to the quarterfinals.
However, the 26-year-old has proved a popular attraction at the season's opening grand slam after her fairytale run to the quarterfinals.
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After winning three qualifying matches, Zhang shocked world No. 2 Simona Halep in the opening round in Melbourne.
After winning three qualifying matches, Zhang shocked world No. 2 Simona Halep in the opening round in Melbourne.
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She followed that up with another straight-sets win in round two against 33rd-ranked Alize Cornet of France.
She followed that up with another straight-sets win in round two against 33rd-ranked Alize Cornet of France.
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Zhang enjoyed an even more comprehensive victory against Varvara Lepchenko of the U.S. in round three, dropping just four games against the former world No. 19.
Zhang enjoyed an even more comprehensive victory against Varvara Lepchenko of the U.S. in round three, dropping just four games against the former world No. 19.
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Zhang had some luck in the last 16 against 2015 Australian Open semifinalist Madison Keys, prevailing in three sets after the American needed extensive treatment on a leg injury.
Zhang had some luck in the last 16 against 2015 Australian Open semifinalist Madison Keys, prevailing in three sets after the American needed extensive treatment on a leg injury.
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Zhang will next play another first-time quarterfinalist in world No. 47 Johanna Konta of Britain, who also caused a big first-round upset by beating seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams.
Zhang will next play another first-time quarterfinalist in world No. 47 Johanna Konta of Britain, who also caused a big first-round upset by beating seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams.
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