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.

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 · After Zheng Qinwen put on a show on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday with a thrilling 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (8) win over fellow Chinese player Wang Yafan, the No. 12 seed received the surprise of a lifetime...

Sep 15, 2024 · Li Na, the trailblazing first Asian tennis player to win a Grand Slam singles title, is set to make a highly anticipated return to tennis as the tournament director for the Hong Kong Tennis Open, which will be held from October 28 to November 3.

Nov 30, 2024 · “I rarely play tennis now, because I have been retired for 10 years,” Li began. “But just because I’m not playing tennis doesn’t mean that I’m completely detached from it. I may not be appearing in front of everyone as a player but I will …

Jan 23, 2024 · Former champion Li Na recently returned to the Australian Open as part of the 'legends' entourage. The Chinese player lifted the trophy Down Under in 2014, adding another Grand Slam win to her...

Now, 29 years later, after becoming the first Asian woman in history to win a Grand Slam singles title (2011 French Open), and then another, (2014 French Open), Li’s track-record of trailblazing continues as she becomes the first Asia-born player in history to land a spot in the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Jul 10, 2023 · Former Chinese tennis star Li Na says she is "excited" to make a return to the court and has been in training with daily nine kilometer runs to play at Wimbledon. Li is the only Chinese player to have lifted a Grand Slam, having won …

Sep 19, 2014 · Li, who hasn't played since a third-round loss at Wimbledon, will face a news conference on Sunday in Beijing. Until then, her open letter laid out her reasons for a seemingly premature...

Oct 5, 2023 · Years after her last match, Li Na remains a symbol of transformation, challenging the fabric of a nation notorious for its rigid regulations and commitment to convention.