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Zheng Yu (Chinese: 郑雨; pinyin: Zhèng Yǔ; born 7 February 1996) is a Chinese badminton player from the Jiangsu province team.[1] She started playing badminton in 2003, claimed the Jiangsu province title in the singles and doubles category in 2006 and 2007, then was selected to join the national team for the first time in 2010.[2] She was part of the national junior team that won the mixed team gold medals at the 2011 Asian and 2012 World Junior Championships.[3] She won her first senior international title at the BWF Super 500 tournament 2020 Malaysia Masters partnered with Li Wenmei.[4]

Key Information

Career

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Starting from 2022, Zheng partnered with Zhang Shuxian and finished as the runners-up at the All England Open, Malaysia Open and Singapore Open, before finally winning the Australian Open.[5] As a result, the pair qualified for the year-end final. They reached the semi-finals before bowing out to compatriots Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan.[6]

In the first half of the 2023 season, Zheng did not win any title with Zhang Shuxian. The duo opened the year by reaching the semi-finals of the BWF Super 1000 tournament, the Malaysia Open, but was stunned by Korean pairing Baek Ha-na and Lee Yu-lim.[7] Other semi-finals finished were at the All England and the Singapore Opens.[8] Zheng and Zhang also reached the quarter-finals in the India, Swiss, and Indonesia Opens. Zheng was also part of the China winning squad in the Sudirman Cup. Their achievement was able to bring them up to the 2nd place in the BWF rankings. In August, Zheng and Zhang finished as semi-finalists in the BWF World Championships, losing to their compatriots and eventual champions Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan. The defeat exacerbated their head-to-head record over Chen and Jia to 0–6.[9]

Achievements

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World Championships

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Women's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2023 Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark China Zhang Shuxian China Chen Qingchen
China Jia Yifan 		14–21, 16–21 Bronze Bronze

Asian Championships

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Women's doubles

Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result
2024 Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, Ningbo, China China Zhang Shuxian South Korea Baek Ha-na
South Korea Lee So-hee 		21–23, 12–21 Silver
2025 Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, Ningbo, China China Zhang Shuxian China Liu Shengshu
China Tan Ning 		12–21, 15–21 Bronze

BWF World Tour (5 titles, 11 runners-up)

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The BWF World Tour, which was announced on 19 March 2017 and implemented in 2018,[10] is a series of elite badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The BWF World Tour is divided into levels of World Tour Finals, Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, Super 300, and the BWF Tour Super 100.[11]

Women's doubles

Year Tournament Level Partner Opponent Score Result
2018 German Open Super 300 China Huang Dongping Japan Yuki Fukushima
Japan Sayaka Hirota 		21–18, 14–21, 6–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2018 New Zealand Open Super 300 China Cao Tongwei Japan Ayako Sakuramoto
Japan Yukiko Takahata 		9–21, 19–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2019 Thailand Masters Super 300 China Li Wenmei Thailand Puttita Supajirakul
Thailand Sapsiree Taerattanachai 		21–15, 15–21, 10–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2020 Malaysia Masters Super 500 China Li Wenmei China Du Yue
China Li Yinhui 		21–19, 16–21, 21–12 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
2021 Denmark Open Super 1000 China Huang Dongping South Korea Lee So-hee
South Korea Shin Seung-chan 		21–15, 21–17 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
2022 All England Open Super 1000 China Zhang Shuxian Japan Nami Matsuyama
Japan Chiharu Shida 		13–21, 9–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2022 Malaysia Open Super 750 China Zhang Shuxian Indonesia Apriyani Rahayu
Indonesia Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti 		18–21, 21–12, 19–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2022 Singapore Open Super 500 China Zhang Shuxian Indonesia Apriyani Rahayu
Indonesia Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti 		14–21, 17–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2022 Australian Open Super 300 China Zhang Shuxian Thailand Benyapa Aimsaard
Thailand Nuntakarn Aimsaard 		21–19, 21–13 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
2023 Hylo Open Super 300 China Zhang Shuxian Indonesia Apriyani Rahayu
Indonesia Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti 		18–21, 1–1r 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
2023 Japan Masters Super 500 China Zhang Shuxian China Liu Shengshu
China Tan Ning 		12–21, 21–12, 21-17 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
2024 Malaysia Open Super 1000 China Zhang Shuxian China Liu Shengshu
China Tan Ning 		18–21, 18–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2024 India Open Super 750 China Zhang Shuxian Japan Mayu Matsumoto
Japan Wakana Nagahara 		12–21, 13–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2024 Indonesia Masters Super 500 China Zhang Shuxian China Liu Shengshu
China Tan Ning 		21–10, 19–21, 20–22 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2025 Ruichang China Masters Super 100 China Qiao Shijun China Chen Xiaofei
China Feng Xueying 		17–21, 12–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
2025 Baoji China Masters Super 100 China Qiao Shijun China Luo Yi
China Wang Tingge 		21–17, 21–23, 15–21 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up

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Zheng Yu is a Chinese badminton player who specializes in women's doubles. Born on 7 February 1996, she represented the Jiangsu provincial team and joined China's national team in 2010 after beginning her badminton career in 2003 and securing provincial titles in both singles and doubles in 2006 and 2007. Throughout her career, Zheng Yu has amassed 186 wins in women's singles and doubles events, earning a total prize money of $302,119 and competing right-handed at a height of 175 cm. She claimed her first senior international title at the 2020 Malaysia Masters, partnering with Li Wenmei to defeat compatriots Du Yue and Li Yinhui 21–19, 16–21, 21–19 in the final. Later, she formed a successful partnership with Zhang Shuxian, with whom she won the 2023 Kumamoto Masters and reached the final of the 2022 All England Open. In 2025, she reached the final of the Baoji China Masters with Qiao Shi Jun. Zheng Yu's major achievements include a in women's doubles at the alongside Zhang Shuxian, where they defeated the South Korean pair and Kong Hee-yong in the bronze medal match. She reached the quarterfinals in women's doubles at the and contributed to China's women's team silver at the . At the continental level, she earned multiple quarterfinal appearances at the , including in 2019, 2020, and 2022. She ended her partnership with Zhang Shuxian in April 2025 following a semifinal loss to and Tan Ning at the Badminton Asia Championships, where they secured bronze.

Early Life and Background

Personal Details

Zheng Yu was born on 7 February 1996 in , . She stands at a of 1.75 meters and is right-handed. Although originally from , she relocated early in her youth for training and has represented the provincial team throughout her career. She studied at , graduating in the Class of 2019. Public information on Zheng Yu's family background remains limited, with no detailed records available on her parents' professions or siblings; her parents encouraged her to take up sports owing to her active nature as a , however, her early relocation underscores the demands of specialized athletic development in . Her youth was predominantly focused on training, beginning formal instruction at age nine in , province, rather than traditional education. Around 2010, she joined the national youth setup, prioritizing immersion over conventional schooling.

Entry into Badminton

Zheng Yu first encountered badminton in 2003 at the age of seven in her native Shandong province, marking the beginning of her athletic development through local coaching that laid the groundwork for her future career. Seeking advanced training opportunities, she relocated to Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, in 2004, where she enrolled at the Zhenjiang City Sports School under the guidance of senior coach Yang Wutong. This move allowed her to immerse herself in a structured environment focused on building core skills, with early emphasis on both women's singles and doubles disciplines to develop versatility. By 2006, having integrated into the provincial training system, Zheng Yu achieved her initial breakthroughs by securing the Jiangsu Provincial Badminton Championship title in women's singles. The following year, in 2007, she extended her success to doubles, claiming the provincial championship in that category as well, demonstrating rapid progress in competitive play at the regional level. These victories highlighted her adaptability and technical foundation, honed through consistent provincial-level coaching that prioritized endurance, footwork, and tactical awareness in both formats. Her provincial accomplishments paved the way for national recognition, culminating in her selection to the Chinese national junior team in 2010 after strong performances in youth competitions. This transition introduced her to the rigors of international youth circuits, building on the fundamentals established during her early years in while shifting focus toward higher-stakes team dynamics and global preparation.

Professional Career

Junior Achievements

Zheng Yu's junior career marked her emergence as a promising talent in Chinese , particularly through her contributions to national team successes in youth international competitions. She was a key member of the Chinese junior squad that clinched the gold medal in the mixed team event at the 2011 Asian Junior Championships in , . Building on this achievement, Zheng Yu helped the team secure another gold in the mixed team category at the 2012 held in Chiba, , demonstrating her reliability in high-stakes team formats. Throughout her junior phase, Zheng Yu competed in individual women's doubles and events at Asian and Junior levels, earning multiple medals that highlighted her growing prowess in the discipline. Her doubles specialization began to take shape during this period, laying the foundation for her future professional partnerships. By age 25, Zheng had amassed approximately 77 career wins across singles and doubles, underscoring the strong start provided by her junior accomplishments.

Senior Breakthrough and Partnerships

Zheng Yu transitioned to senior international upon joining the Chinese national team, with her early senior exposure occurring through BWF Grand Prix events starting in the mid-2010s. Initially attempting singles, she quickly shifted focus to women's doubles, where her right-handed playing style emphasized strong net control and attacking smashes, complemented by solid defensive coverage and endurance to adapt to various partners. Her primary partnership formed with Li Wenmei from 2018 to 2021, prioritizing tactical consistency and steady play to build momentum in competitions. This duo achieved their breakthrough with Zheng Yu's first senior international title at the (Super 500), defeating compatriots and Li Yinhui 21–19, 16–21, 21–19 in the final after a series of quarterfinal finishes in prior events. In 2022, Zheng Yu paired with Zhang Shuxian, shifting toward an aggressive style that leveraged Zhang's speed at the net alongside Zheng's precise smashes and endurance for prolonged rallies. This partnership propelled them to multiple Super 1000 finals, including the All England Open and Malaysia Open, contributing to Zheng's career-high world ranking of No. 2 in women's doubles by May 2023. Building on her junior doubles foundation, these senior partnerships marked Zheng Yu's evolution into a versatile competitor, with over 186 career wins in singles and doubles by 2025, solidifying her role in China's dominant women's doubles lineup.

Peak Years and Key Matches

Zheng Yu's partnership with Zhang Shuxian marked her rise to prominence in senior women's doubles, characterized by consistent deep runs in BWF Super 500 and Super 1000 events during 2022 and 2023. The duo frequently advanced to semifinals and finals, demonstrating resilience against top competition and building momentum on the World Tour. A pivotal achievement came at the 2022 , a Super 500 event, where Zheng and Zhang secured their first title together by defeating Thailand's and 21-19, 21-13 in the final. This victory highlighted their tactical adaptability and net play, propelling them into the elite tier of the discipline. In 2023, Zheng and Zhang delivered standout performances, including winning the Masters Super 500 title and a dramatic semifinal loss at the Yonex All England Open Super 1000 to South Korea's and Kong Hee-yong, 21-14, 25-23, after saving match points in a tense second game that underscored their fighting spirit. Later that year, they faced fierce competition from South Korean pairs like and in semifinals, such as at the Open, further intensifying regional rivalries. Their efforts also showcased ongoing battles with top Indonesian teams, including quarterfinal clashes at events like the against pairs such as and of . The pair's peak continued into 2024 with a runner-up finish at the Petronas Malaysia Open Super 1000, where they fell to compatriots Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning 21-18, 21-18 in the final, a match that tested their endurance against emerging Chinese talent while highlighting their consistency in high-stakes Asian Tour events. Although they qualified as alternates for the Paris 2024 Olympics in women's doubles, Zheng and Zhang did not see court time, instead channeling focus into World Tour preparation amid a competitive Olympic selection process dominated by other Chinese pairs. Ranking milestones reflected their ascent and subsequent challenges; Zheng and Zhang reached a career-high No. 2 in women's doubles on May 23, 2023, fueled by multiple final appearances. By April 2025, injuries and fluctuating form had dropped them to No. 56, signaling the physical toll of elite competition. Throughout her senior career, Zheng amassed over 186 international wins in women's singles and doubles combined by her in April 2025, with particular dominance in Asian circuits through titles and deep runs in events like the Australian Open and Open that solidified China's stranglehold on the discipline.

Major Achievements

World Championships

Zheng Yu first competed at the in 2021, partnering with Li Wenmei in women's doubles, where the pair advanced to the round of 16 before losing to Japan's Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi. Their run included a straightforward victory over Thailand's and in the round of 32. In 2022, Zheng paired with Zhang Shuxian and reached the quarterfinals in , defeating pairs from and the en route before falling to Thailand's and in a competitive match. This top-eight finish highlighted their growing synergy as a duo within China's dominant women's doubles contingent. Zheng's most notable performance came at the 2023 edition in , where she and Zhang Shuxian secured a —the highest individual achievement of her World Championships career—by reaching the semifinals. The pair received a bye in the round of 32, then defeated Brazil's Jaqueline and Sâmia (21-12, 21-15) in the round of 16, followed by a hard-fought quarterfinal win over Malaysia's and (21-17, 21-19). They fell to top-seeded compatriots and in the semifinals (14-21, 16-21), earning as one of the losing semifinalists under BWF rules for doubles events. This result underscored Zheng's pivotal role in bolstering China's team efforts, contributing to the nation's overall medal haul at the . Across her three appearances, Zheng's World Championships record stands at one and multiple top-eight finishes, establishing her as a consistent performer on 's premier individual global stage.

Asian Championships

Zheng Yu demonstrated consistent performance at the , particularly in women's doubles alongside Zhang Shuxian, establishing herself as a semifinalist-level contender on the continent. In the 2022 edition held in , the pair advanced to the round of 16 before falling to South Korea's and Shin Seung-chan, earning a top-8 finish. Their results reflected growing , with Zheng contributing aggressive net play and defensive solidity in earlier rounds. The duo achieved their breakthrough at the 2024 Championships in , , where they secured the silver medal after reaching the final. They were defeated by and of 23–21, 21–12 in a match marked by the champions' superior attacking rhythm, though Zheng and Zhang mounted competitive rallies in the latter stages. This runner-up finish highlighted their elevation to elite status within Asian women's doubles. Returning to the same Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium for the 2025 edition, Zheng and Zhang again reached the semifinals, losing to Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning, but claimed bronze by defeating the Japanese pair Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi in the bronze medal match. This event served as Zheng's announced farewell to international competition, capping her continental career with a podium finish amid emotional post-match reflections on her partnership's resilience. Over her career at the Asian Championships, Zheng amassed one silver and one in women's doubles. She also won a in women's doubles at the .

BWF World Tour

Zheng Yu has achieved significant success on the , securing four titles and reaching 11 finals as runner-up in women's doubles. Her victories span partnerships with Li Wenmei, , and Zhang Shuxian, showcasing her versatility and consistency in the professional circuit. These accomplishments have contributed to her career earnings of over $281,000 in and helped propel her to a peak world ranking of No. 2 with Zhang Shuxian in May 2023. Her World Tour journey began with an early breakthrough in the Super 500 category, followed by a Super 1000 triumph post the resumption of international play. Partnering with Zhang Shuxian from 2022 onward, Zheng transitioned to higher-level events, amassing multiple Super 500 and Super 300 titles while frequently contending for top honors, often as a top seed. This progression underscored her role in elevating Chinese women's doubles dominance, with key wins establishing her as a pivotal figure in the discipline.

Titles

YearTournamentLevelPartnerFinal ScoreSource
2020Malaysia MastersSuper 500Li Wenmei21–19, 16–21, 21–19 def. Du Yue/Li Yinhui (CHN)
2021Denmark OpenSuper 1000Huang Dongping21–17, 21–19 def. Lee So-hee/Shin Seung-chan (KOR)
2022Australian OpenSuper 300Zhang Shuxian21–19, 21–13 def. Benyapa Aimsaard/Nuntakarn Aimsaard (THA)
2023Kumamoto MastersSuper 500Zhang Shuxian12–21, 21–12, 21–17 def. Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning (CHN)

Runners-up Finishes

Zheng Yu reached 11 as runner-up, highlighting her competitiveness at the elite level, particularly with Zhang Shuxian, where they often faced top Chinese pairs in decisive matches. Representative examples include: These performances, alongside her titles, earned substantial Race to / points, bolstering her qualification for World Tour Finals and solidifying her status as a consistent contender in Super 1000 events during 2023–2024.

Retirement and Legacy

Farewell to International Competition

Zheng Yu's departure from international occurred during the 2025 , held from April 8 to 13 in , . Teaming with Zhang Shuxian, she reached the women's doubles semifinals but lost to compatriots and Tan Ning, securing a in what became her final international appearance. Following the match, an emotional on-court ceremony honored her contributions, with Zhang visibly moved as the pair bid farewell to the crowd. In a post-match interview, Zheng informally announced her step away from international competition at age 29, clarifying that "true retirement only comes when you completely stop training & competing," and emphasizing she did not yet consider herself fully retired. She expressed no sadness, instead highlighting her happiness and sense of fulfillment from the tournament, where she felt she played freely for the first time. No formal retirement press release was issued by the Chinese national team, underscoring the announcement's spontaneous nature. Zheng cited a combination of persistent injuries, a desire for better work-life balance, and a profound sense of accomplishment as key factors in her decision. In the immediate aftermath, her inactivity led to a significant drop in the BWF women's doubles rankings, falling to No. 160 by October 2025, with her last competitive outing confirmed as the April championships.

Post-Retirement Activities and Influence

Following her farewell to international competition at the 2025 in April, Zheng Yu has continued her association with the provincial team, where she has represented since 2010. Zheng Yu's legacy is evident in her role in bolstering China's dominance in women's doubles, with her versatile partnerships—spanning players like Li Wenmei, , and Zhang Shuxian—contributing to the team's depth and success in global events. Her career highlights include five individual World Tour titles, multiple medals at and Asian Championships, and participation in two Cups and two Cups, all of which have indirectly supported China's Olympic achievements in the discipline. As of late 2025, Zheng Yu remains connected to the national setup, providing guidance to peers; for instance, during preparations for the 2025 , Olympic champion consulted her on team strategies, highlighting her enduring influence. She has expressed interest in potential coaching roles to stay involved in development, though no formal announcements have been made regarding media, , or ventures.

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