Who Is Zhang Jike? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Born on February 16, 1988, in Qingdao, Shandong, China, Zhang Jike is now 37 years old. He became a household name in the world of table tennis after becoming the fourth player to achieve the Grand Slam title, an accomplishment that solidified his place in sports history. Zhang's remarkable career has earned him numerous accolades and a large fan following. You can find more about his achievements on his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Table Tennis Player |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | February 16, 1988 |
| Age | 37 Years |
| Birth Place | Qingdao, Shandong, China |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | China |
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Zhang Jike's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Zhang Jike stands tall at approximately 1.78 meters (5 feet 10 inches) and weighs around 75 kg (165 lbs). His athletic build, combined with his agility and quick reflexes, contributes significantly to his prowess in table tennis. Zhang maintains his physical fitness through rigorous training, keeping his body in peak condition for competitions.
In 2017 at the Asian Championships Zhang defeated Yuya Oshima and Lin Gaoyuan before taking the bronze medal. At the WTTC in Düsseldorf/Germany, Zhang lost to Lee Sangsu of South-Korea 1–4. He could not play to his full potential as only the previous month he was under treatment for a hip injury.
Next month in the China Open, he conceded his match versus Masaki Yoshida as he was again suffering from a hip injury. After 5 months being absent, Zhang appeared on the World Tour again. He participated in the German Open but lost to Tiago Apolonia 1–4. His world ranking dropped to 176 due to his absence from the World Tour.
6 months later he participated on the 2018 World Tour again. He first lost to Maharu Yoshimura, 3–4 in the Hong Kong Open as it was his first match after a long break from competitive play. Later that year at the China Open, he easily defeated Quadri Aruna but couldn't survive the speed of Tomokazu Harimoto.
At the Japan Open, he was back in form again and defeated Lin Yun-ju, Jonathan Groth, Liang Jiangkun and Jin Ueda. But unfortunately he injured his back while playing against Harimoto in the final and lost 3–4 in a narrow match. His ranking however increased to number 71 in just one month.
Two months later at the Asia-Euro Championships he defeated Bastian Steger and Jonathan Groth and proved he is still in form.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Zhang Jike has chosen to keep his personal life relatively private; however, it is rumored that he is currently dating a fellow athlete. The specifics of his romantic relationships remain under wraps, with the sports star focusing primarily on his career. Zhang has often spoken about the importance of family in his life, indicating strong ties with his parents and siblings.
In 2013, he had a bad start after losing to Chen Chien-an at the Asian Games. Later at the WTTC, he once again proved he was undefeatable. He won the Gold Medal beating Fan Zhendong, Robert Gardos, Gustavo Tsuboi, Patrick Baum, Xu Xin and Wang Hao in the finals. This time Zhang jumped over the barriers and ran towards his parents.
The same year, he defeated Ma Long 4–1 in the final of the Kuwait Open.
Net Worth and Salary
Zhang Jike's net worth in 2025 is estimated to be around $20 million. His earnings come from various sources, including tournament winnings, sponsorship deals, and endorsements. As one of the top athletes in China, he has partnered with several well-known brands, enhancing his financial portfolio significantly.
Career, Business, and Investments
Zhang Jike’s illustrious career as a table tennis player began at a young age, rapidly advancing him to international recognition. In retirement, he has actively engaged in coaching and mentoring young talent. Additionally, Zhang has ventured into business by investing in sports-related enterprises, including sports equipment and apparel companies, as well as participating in media projects related to sports.
Zhang became the fourth male player in the history of table tennis to achieve a career Grand Slam when he won gold in men's singles at the Olympic games in London 2012. The first three are Jan-Ove Waldner (in 1992), Liu Guoliang (in 1999), and Kong Linghui (in 2000). Zhang won the Grand Slam in only 445 days.
He won, consecutively, first WTTC 2011, then World Cup 2011, and then London Olympics 2012, which made him the fastest player ever to win a Grand Slam. After the first Grand Slam, he won WTTC 2013 and World Cup 2014.
Social Network
Zhang Jike maintains an active presence on social media platforms such as Weibo and Instagram, where he engages with fans sharing updates about his life and career. His followers appreciate his candidness about training, competition, and personal interests, which helps to strengthen his fan base.
It is noticeable that he would play with a backhand oriented game plan against big forehand loopers like Ma Long or Fan Zhendong. He would keep his opponents in their backhand corner and go for down-the-line blocking winners as the opposition steps around to use a forehand loop, or just pile up pressure, resulting in bad shot selections and unforced errors by the opponent.
Education
Zhang Jike's education primarily focused on his sporting career; however, he has also pursued academic pursuits, receiving sports training guidance from esteemed institutions in China. His dedication to both education and sports reflects his belief in continuous improvement and skill development, showcasing his commitment beyond the table.
Zhang's serves are unpredictable and quite deceptive. His most famous serve is probably the reverse-pendulum short serve into both corners of the table. The side-spin on the serve, together with his backhand flicks, above-average footwork and top-class anticipation has proved to be an ideal combination as he is capable to "open up" topspin rallies to his advantage.
