Hsieh Su-Wei is a well-known Taiwanese professional tennis player. She is the first (and to date, only) Taiwanese tennis player in history to achieve a top-25 ranking in singles and the first to achieve a world No. 1 ranking in doubles. Wei has been playing professional tennis since 2001 and has won three Singles and 28 Doubles Titles to date.
Hsieh Su-Wei was born on January 4, 1986, in Hsinchu, Taiwan. She is among the seven children born to Hsieh Tzelung and his wife, Ho Fom-ju. She was introduced to tennis by her father at five years of age. She has a younger sister, Hsieh Shu-Ying, and a brother Hsieh Cheng-peng who are also professional tennis players. Talking about her physical appearance, Hsieh stands five feet and seven inches tall and weighs 57 kg.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Hsieh Su-Wei's wealth is estimated to be around $3 million. She accumulated this fortune primarily through her career as a professional tennis player, which includes the money she's earned from winning tournaments and the endorsements she's landed.
Hsieh with her WTA Title SOURCE: Taipei Times Throughout her time in tennis, Hsieh has amassed over $11.3 million in prize money. She's claimed three singles titles and an impressive 20 doubles titles on the WTA Tour. In terms of rankings, she reached her career-best singles ranking of world No. 23 in 2013 and even reached the pinnacle of the doubles rankings as world No. 1 in 2019.
Aside from her victories on the court, Hsieh has also made a name for herself as a sought-after endorser for various brands such as Yonex, Wilson, and Rolex. She's renowned for her unique playing style, which is marked by her unconventional shots and her imaginative approach to the game.
The Taiwanese tennis player is involved in a romantic relationship with her longtime boyfriend, Frederic Aniere. The love birds have been dating each other for five years. They first met each other in Paris.
Although Hsieh is an active social media user, she mostly shares information about her games and her training and rarely shares it with her boyfriend. Frederic keeps attending his girlfriend's games regularly. They are yet to get engaged or tie their wedding knot. When asked about the marriage, she mentioned that she is at the peak of her career and can't shift her focus.
In March 2023, Hsieh Su-Wei made a big comeback to the WTA Tour after taking a break in October 2021 due to a foot injury. Her return showed promising signs as she reached the quarterfinals of the Miami Open, marking her best performance since coming back.
Then, in May 2023, Hsieh continued her strong return by reaching the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open. This was a significant achievement as it marked her first quarterfinal appearance at a clay-court tournament since 2019. Currently, she holds the world No. 89 ranking in singles and an impressive world No. 11 ranking in doubles. Hsieh is known for her unique style on the court, characterized by her unconventional shots and creative plays, making her a favorite among fans. Her comeback to the WTA Tour has been a much-welcomed sight for many in the tennis world.
Adding to her recent activities, Hsieh Su-Wei has been selected for the Taipei team at the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals. She's also announced her participation in the 2023 French Open and has plans to compete in the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, keeping her fans eagerly awaiting her performances on the tennis court.
Su-Wei had an undisputed career in her amateur days. She won 37 games in a row. She only came to the media's attention in 2006 after ending her 2005 season with ten singles titles and 11 singles titles on the ITF Circuit. In the 2007 season, The player had to struggle for top events but won the China Open. At the end of the season, She ranked no.143 in singles.
Check out the clip of Hsieh Su-Wei speaking after her win at the Australian Open in 2021!
In the 2008 season, She made her Australian Open debut and became the first Taiwanese tennis player to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam. In the following season, She won the last eight of Doubles at the Australian Open but lost to Serena Williams and Venus Williams. In 2012, Su-Wei won two WTA Singles and reached the third round of Wimbledon. In 2013, Hsieh got the chance to taste the winning moment of her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.
In 2014, Hsieh reached the number 1 ranking in Doubles. After this successful year, She won Wimbledon doubles in 2019 and continued her form in 2020. In early 2021, Su-Wei made it to the Grand Slam singles quarterfinals. She will be facing Naomi Osaka shortly.
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