Lu Jiajing
A tenacious Chinese tennis player who carved out a solid professional career, specializing in doubles and representing her country on the global stage.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Chinese tennis player·Birthday: November 18·Millennials
Biography
Lu Jiajing's story is one of quiet determination on the global tennis circuit. Operating largely outside the spotlight that follows China's top-ranked stars, she built a respectable career through grit and consistency. While her singles ranking saw her compete in Grand Slam qualifying tournaments, she found her greatest success in doubles, where her sharp net play and tactical understanding shone. She became a fixture on the ITF circuit, collecting titles and valuable ranking points, and regularly answered the call to represent China in Fed Cup (now Billie Jean King Cup) ties. Lu's journey reflects the reality for many professional athletes: a relentless grind of travel and competition, driven by a love for the game and the pride of wearing the national colors.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Lu was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Lu Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Lu's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 162 in March 2019.
- Achieved a career-high WTA doubles ranking of world No. 139 in June 2015.
- Won multiple ITF circuit titles in both singles and doubles throughout her career.
- Represented China in Billie Jean King Cup (formerly Fed Cup) competition.
Did You Know?
She won the doubles title at the 2014 WTA 125K series event in Nanjing, China.
She reached the quarterfinals of the 2015 Guangzhou International Women's Open, a WTA Tour event.
She competed in the qualifying draws for all four Grand Slam tournaments during her career.
Her name is sometimes romanized as 'Lu Jia-Jing'.
“I focused on my game and let the results speak.”
