Zhang - and fans - need to find common ground to grow the game

A tennis player needs a great skill set and a lot of breaks to rise from obscurity to superstar status - not to mention the emotional maturity to cope with ups and downs both on and off the court.

Zhang Shuai, widely regarded as the most likely successor to Li Na as China's top female player, already owns a terrific skill set, and she's had her share of breaks.