Zhang Shuai on her tough time before US Open

Before pairing up with Kristina Mladenovic, Zhang Shuai had a tough time seeking her women's double partner, "When I went to approach some players, you could sense that they looked down on you, or they felt that your ranking was too low or that you always lose in the first round. What right do you have to pair up with me? I felt deeply hurt inside and very unwilling to accept it." "