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Li Na (born 26 February 1982) is a Chinese former professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high WTA ranking of world No. 2. Over the course of her career, Li won nine singles titles including two Grand Slam titles at the 2011 French Open and 2014 Australian Open .
In the history of women’s tennis, there have often been tales of teen prodigies who rapidly make a mark. Not so for Li Na. Though she’d had some success at ITF events in her teens, the year she turned 20, in 2002, Li Na opted to leave tennis and study journalism.
Oct 5, 2023 · When Time Magazine unveiled its list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2013, nestled among icons from various fields was China's tennis sensation Li Na. Beyond her success on the court, Li stood as a testament to her nation’s shifting cultural landscape, defying traditional norms and championing a new era of resilience.
Jan 22, 2024 · Former World No. 2 and Australian Open champ Li Na comments on her life away from the sport after retiring more than a decade ago.
Jul 12, 2018 · WIMBLEDON, England — Four years after playing the last match of her career at Wimbledon, Li Na has returned to the All England Club. Her life has had additions; she brought her two children ...
Jan 20, 2024 · Ten years after her historic Australian Open victory, Li Na is returning to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Open Legends tournament. As the first Asian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title, Li attracted millions of new followers to tennis and inspired a generation of young players across China.
Jun 13, 2021 · A decade ago at Roland-Garros, the world watched in glee as Li claimed her maiden Grand Slam title on the Parisian clay. 110 million were glued to the television broadcast – in China alone – and today we still feel the far-reaching impact of this breakthrough moment.
Nov 8, 2021 · Entering the ITF Circuit in 1999, she amassed a total of 14 singles titles and 15 doubles titles by 2002, establishing herself as one of the best female tennis players on Tour. Already, Li had become a household icon in China, with many of her tournaments won on home soil.
Jun 1, 2020 · China had never had a Grand Slam singles champion until Li Na’s trailblazing victory over defending champion Francesca Schiavone at the 2011 French Open. Skip to main content Shop
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