Kerry Xu is a professional badminton player, representing the United States in women's doubles. Born on October 22, 1999, in San Jose, California, she competes alongside her identical twin sister, Annie Xu. They both have earned notable success on the international stage. Kerry secured a silver medal at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago and followed with a silver at the 2024 Pan Am Championships in Guatemala City.
Her impressive career includes a bronze medal from the Summer Universiade in 2017 and multiple golds at the Pan Am Junior Championships. Kerry and Annie are ranked 29th in women's doubles as of July 2024 - the highest rank of their career.
Who are the parents of Kerry Xu?
Kerry was born to Xiangyang Xu and Ruizhen Zhang on October 22, 1999, in San Jose, California, along with her twin sister Annie. The two competed in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, representing the United States in women's doubles badminton. However, they lost in the first-round match against China's Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning.
Growing up, Kerry and Annie played various sports including ice skating and swimming. However, they decided to pursue badminton at the age of eight. They slowly excelled and by the age of 12, the two were already winning championships. At the 2014 Pan Am Junior Championships, Kerry and Annie Xu secured a gold medal in girls' doubles. The following year, at the 2015 Pan Am Junior Championships, they added another gold medal to their impressive achievements.
Their success continued and in 2019, they decided to take a break from badminton to focus on their academic careers. They took a job to support their Olympic dream. In 2022, Kerry and Annie resume playing, aiming to participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Their hard work paid off when the Xu sisters qualified for the 2024 Paris Games.
Kerry Xu's Mother
Kerry’s mother is Ruizhen Zhang. Information about her profession is not known.
Kerry Xu's Father
Kerry’s father is Xiangyang Xu. Her parents are from Hainan, China, now living in San Jose, California.
FAQ's On Kerry Xu’s Parents
A. Kerry Xu was born on October 22, 1999, in San Jose, California along with her twin sister Annie Xu.
A. Yes, Anni and Kerry are twin sisters.
