Zheng Jie

Zheng Jie's career is defined by a series of firsts for Chinese tennis. She was the first Chinese player to reach a Grand Slam singles semifinal, a feat she accomplished twice. Her doubles partnership with Yan Zi was one of the most successful in the sport's history, and their Olympic bronze in 2008 was a landmark moment for the host nation. She finished her career with four singles titles and fifteen doubles titles, and her record of over fifty Grand Slam main draw appearances speaks to her consistency.