Li Na (born 26 February 1982) is a Chinese former professional tennis player. She was ranked world No. 2 in women's singles by the Women's Tennis Association . Li won nine WTA Tour -level singles titles, including two majors at the 2011 French Open and 2014 Australian Open .

Li Na rallied to 6-all, won the tiebreaker handily and then captured the third set, 6-3. Said Li Na after the match, “I think five centimeters saved my tournament.” As often happens to a player who has stood one point away from defeat, Li felt liberated.

Li Na is a Chinese former professional tennis player who retired in September 2014. Winner of two Grand Slam singles titles, she has played a major role in making tennis a popular sport in China.

Li Na is a retired Chinese professional tennis player, renowned for her aggressive style of play and notable achievements on the global stage, particularly as the first Asian tennis player to clinch a Grand Slam singles title.

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.

Li Na nació el 26 de febrero de 1982 en Wuhan, Hubei, China.A los seis años, Li Na comenzó a jugar bádminton, siguiendo los pasos de su padre.Poco antes de cumplir los ocho años, Li hizo la transición de bádminton al tenis cuando ella y sus padres fueron convencidos por el entrenador Xia Xiyao del club de tenis para jóvenes de Wuhan …

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.

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.

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January 2014, Li Na defied expectations again with another Grand Slam win at the Australian Open. She is the first Asian Australian Open champion and fourth woman to win the title after being match point down.