First Asian player to win a Grand Slam singles title and a champion who inspired millions in China.
Li Na was born on 26 February 1982 in Wuhan, China. She became the first player from Asia to win a Grand Slam singles title, capturing the 2011 French Open, and followed with the 2014 Australian Open. She reached a career-high ranking of No. 2. Li Na was a trailblazer who helped open China to professional tennis, retiring in 2014 due to knee injuries and being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2019. She was famous for her wit, independent spirit and a willingness to challenge the Chinese state sports system.
Roland Garros 2011
She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2019 — the first Asian player ever to receive that honour.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Roland Garros 2011
- Australian Open 2014