Man, let me tell you about my day diving into the world of Hsieh Su-wei. I’ve always been fascinated by tennis, not just the matches but the stories behind the players. So, I picked Hsieh Su-wei as my subject for today. She is a Taiwanese tennis player, you know.
First off, I started by digging into her recent wins. Boy, was I impressed! I read that she won the 2024 Australian Open in doubles with Elise Mertens. Then, I found out she also bagged titles at Indian Wells and Birmingham in the same year, again with Mertens. What a dynamic duo they are!
I then looked back at her track record. She has 35 doubles titles! I made a list of her Grand Slam victories.
- Wimbledon 2013, 2019, 2021, and 2023
- French Open 2014 and 2023
- Australian Open 2024
Seven Grand Slam titles in women’s doubles, that is a record!
I also found some interesting tidbits. I stumbled upon an article mentioning her upset win against Johanna Konta, the then-world No. 8, in the first round of a tournament. Apparently, she was ranked outside the top 100 at that time. That’s a real underdog story, and I love those! It’s just unbelievable!
And did you know she uses an extended 29-inch Yonex VCORE Pro 97 330 racket? I was so curious that I went to a tennis forum and found someone claiming it is strung with Yonex Poly Tour Pro strings. I am so excited and ordered one for myself, which made my day!
But here’s the kicker – she announced that the 2024 Australian Open will be her last singles Grand Slam tournament. I was a bit sad when I read that. She’s had such an amazing career. It’s like the end of an era, you know?
Lastly, I checked out some of her past matches, especially her runner-up finish at the 2020 Australian Open and her semifinal run at the 2012 US Open. Oh, and get this, she also has a Grand Slam title in mixed doubles! I ended up watching highlights of those matches until late at night.
Anyway, that is pretty much my journey into the world of Hsieh Su-wei today. What a ride it has been! I learned a lot, and it made me appreciate her even more. It is just a really inspiring day for me!
