Zhang and Partner Secure First Grand Slam Doubles Title in Melbourne

Zhang and her partner secured their first Grand Slam doubles title in Melbourne. Zhang expressed appreciation for the presence of her former partner Sam Stosur and Rennae Stubbs during the match.

The victory held additional significance for Zhang, occurring exactly two decades after Chinese players Yan Zi and Zheng Jie won the women’s doubles crown in Melbourne.

Zheng Jie was also in attendance for Zhang’s win.

This title marks the pair's inaugural Grand Slam triumph together, improving upon their previous best performance as finalists at Wimbledon in 2022.

Path to the Championship

Their path to the championship included overcoming adversity.

They saved three match points in a second-round match against Iva Jovic and Victoria Mboko.

Final Opponents' Impressive Run

Their opponents in the final, Danilina and Krunic, had an impressive tournament run. This included defeating defending champions Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova in the semifinals.