Wu Jiaduo

Wu Jiaduo (simplified Chinese: 吴佳多; traditional Chinese: 吳佳多; born 19 September 1977 in Linhai, Zhejiang) is a Chinese-born German table tennis player.[1]

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Wu.
Wu Jiaduo
Outfitting the Olympic team of Germany 2012
Personal information
Nickname(s)Dudu
Nationality China /  Germany
ResidenceDüsseldorf, Germany
Born (1977-09-19) 19 September 1977[1]
Linhai, Zhejiang, China
Playing styleRighted-handed, shakehand grip
Highest ranking11 (July – August 2010)[2]
ClubFSV Kroppach
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight54 kg (119 lb; 8.5 st)

Personal

At age 7, Wu received specialised table tennis training. In 1995, she became the Zhejiang provincial champion. She enrolled at the East China University of Science and Technology in 1997, studying economics. One year later, she relocated to Germany to further her table tennis career.

In 2005, she started to represent Germany at the international tournaments like ITTF Pro Tour.[3]

She resides in Düsseldorf, Germany and plays for FSV Kroppach.

Career records

Singles (as of 3 October 2014)[3]

  • Olympics: round of 16 (2012).
  • World Championships: round of 16 (2011).
  • World Cup appearances: 3. Record: 5–8th (2011).
  • Pro Tour runner-up (1): German Open 2008.
  • Pro Tour Grand Finals appearances: 5. Record: round of 16 (2007, 08, 09, 11).
  • European Championships: winner (2009).
  • Europe Top-12: Winner (2012).[4]

Women's doubles

  • World Championships: round of 16 (2009, 13).
  • Pro Tour runner-up (1): German Open 2009.
  • Pro Tour Grand Finals appearances: 1. Record: SF (2009).
  • European Championships: SF (2007, 12).

Mixed doubles

  • World Championships: round of 64 (2007, 09).
  • European Championships: QF (2007).

Team

  • Olympics: 5 (2012).
  • World Championships: 3rd (2010).
  • World Team Cup: 5th (2007, 2013)
  • World Cup: 5th (2011)

References
  1. "ITTF players' profiles". International Table Tennis Federation. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
  2. "ITTF world ranking". International Table Tennis Federation. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
  3. "ITTF Statistics". International Table Tennis Federation. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
  4. http://www.tagesspiegel.de/sport/owtscharow-und-wu-jiaduo-gewinnen-europa-top-12/6160970.html
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