Hattie Mengru Shi | Tennis Player (2015, China)

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Hattie Mengru Shi, Chinese U12 tennis player training with Rick Macci and ranked No. 102 in China's CTJ 11-year-old group
Tennis Canada U12
Top 350
China U11
Top 110
WTN
34.3
UTR
3+

Rankings updated on October 27, 2026

“My next goal is the Orange Bowl and the ITC U12 tournament.”

Hattie Mengru Shi tennis player is a Chinese junior tennis player born in 2015 and living in Canada. Competing in the U12 category, she is ranked No. 102 in China’s CTJ 11-year-old group and reached the CTJA 2000 Round of 16. Training with coaches including Rick Macci, she dreams of winning Wimbledon and becoming World No. 1.

Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.

Hattie Mengru Shi · Biography, October 2026

Full NameHattie Mengru Shi
Date of birth2015
Nationality🇨🇳 Chinese
ResidenceCanada
Age started tennis6
Tennis age categoryU12
Tennis Canada ranking#343
China tennis ranking#102
International ranking
WTN rating34.3
UTR tennis rating3+
Tennis clubRick Macci Tennis Academy
Advantage Tennis International
LiZhe Tennis Academy
CoachesRick Macci
Bobby Mahal
Yu Liqiao
Li Zhe
SponsorsXPAND
Instagram@hattie.mengru.shi
Hattie Mengru Shi, Chinese U12 tennis player training with Rick Macci and ranked No. 102 in China's CTJ 11-year-old group
Hattie Mengru Shi, Chinese U12 tennis player training with Rick Macci and ranked No. 102 in China's CTJ 11-year-old group
With Rick Macci
Hattie Mengru Shi shares her Chinese junior tennis journey, international training with Rick Macci and other coaches, CTJA 2000 achievement, and dream of winning Wimbledon and becoming World No. 1.
Hattie Mengru Shi, Chinese U12 tennis player training with Rick Macci and ranked No. 102 in China's CTJ 11-year-old group

Hattie Mengru Shi · Interview, October 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Hattie Mengru Shi. I’m 10 years old, and I was born in 2015. I am from China and now live in Canada.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Mandarin, English, and Spanish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was six years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, my mom and dad were basketball players on their school teams.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Rick Macci Tennis Academy in Florida, ATI (Advantage Tennis International) in Toronto, and Yu Liqiao / Li Zhe Tennis Academy in China.
Who are your coaches?
My coaches are Rick Macci, Bobby Mahal, Yu Liqiao, and Li Zhe.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
One of my strengths is my footwork. I’m working on improving my serve.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in the U12 category. My WTN for singles is 33.xx, and my Chinese CTJ ranking is No. 102 in the 11-year-old group.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
One of my greatest achievements so far was reaching the Round of 16 at the CTJA 2000, one of the highest-level junior tournaments in China.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in the USA, China, and Canada.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
I use a Wilson racket and Luxilon strings. My shoes are Asics, Wilson, and Nike. My fitness belts are from Xpand, which sponsors me.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is the Orange Bowl and the ITC U12 tournament.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to be like Maria Sharapova, win many Grand Slams (especially Wimbledon), and become World No. 1.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite male player is Carlos Alcaraz because he has a very varied arsenal of shots. My favorite female player is Maria Sharapova. I love her book, Unstoppable, so much that I have read it seven times.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
I also enjoy lots of other sports. For example, I do skating, golf, swimming, basketball, etc. I also enjoy art, piano, and reading books. I’ve enjoyed reading tennis players’ autobiographies, including those of Maria Sharapova, Carlos Alcaraz, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Naomi Osaka.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I want to dedicate this interview to my coaches and my family, especially my mom.
Hattie, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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