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Won the 2011 French Open women's singles tennis title, becoming the first player from China to win a grand slam in singles. She also reached the final of the 2011 Australian Open.
China’s women reach new heights at US Open, fab 4 into last 32
- Zheng Qinwen and Yuan Yue join Wang Xiyu and Zhang Shaui in third round at Flushing Meadows
- China’s tennis stars making history in men’s and women’s singles
Li Na thanks husband for ‘giving up dream’, he regrets she was never No 1
China’s most successful star and husband Jiang Shan speak frankly in interview for Hunan-based Mango TV.
China’s most successful star and husband Jiang Shan speak frankly in interview for Hunan-based Mango TV.
Zhang’s US Open win completes Chinese ‘golden slam’
Chinese players have now won at least one title at every major, as well as Olympics gold, after women’s doubles triumph in New York.
Chinese players have now won at least one title at every major, as well as Olympics gold, after women’s doubles triumph in New York.
Profile | Who is Britain’s Chinese-Romanian teen tennis star Emma Raducanu?
‘London, Toronto, Bucharest, Shenyang’ writes 18-year-old Li Na and Simona Halep fan Raducanu in social media bio as fans and Wimbledon prize money rack up.
‘London, Toronto, Bucharest, Shenyang’ writes 18-year-old Li Na and Simona Halep fan Raducanu in social media bio as fans and Wimbledon prize money rack up.
China’s French Open hopes take a hit with doubles losses
Four of China’s five women’s doubles players out in second round with only No 13 seed Zheng Saisai still involved in Paris.
Four of China’s five women’s doubles players out in second round with only No 13 seed Zheng Saisai still involved in Paris.
Chinese consulate slams ‘fake news’ Li Na has changed nationality
Topic trends on Weibo after image of an application to Busan consulate in South Korea was uploaded on Monday.
Topic trends on Weibo after image of an application to Busan consulate in South Korea was uploaded on Monday.
French Open: China’s Zhang soars into career best round of 16
World No 39 Zhang Shuai becomes first Chinese player in French Open fourth round at Roland Garros since Li Na in 2012 after hard-fought win over teen Clara Burel.
World No 39 Zhang Shuai becomes first Chinese player in French Open fourth round at Roland Garros since Li Na in 2012 after hard-fought win over teen Clara Burel.
Li Na’s French Open win opened the door for Chinese and Asian tennis
The Wuhan native’s victory over Francesca Schiavone in Paris in 2011 was first singles grand slam for an Asian tennis player and former world No 2 handed 2019 Australian Open to Naomi Osaka.
The Wuhan native’s victory over Francesca Schiavone in Paris in 2011 was first singles grand slam for an Asian tennis player and former world No 2 handed 2019 Australian Open to Naomi Osaka.
Osaka sets record for 12-month earnings by female athlete
Japanese tennis star eclipses Maria Sharapova’s 2015 benchmark of US$29.7 million, earning US$1.4 million more than Serena Williams in last 12 months.
Japanese tennis star eclipses Maria Sharapova’s 2015 benchmark of US$29.7 million, earning US$1.4 million more than Serena Williams in last 12 months.
Sun Yang must learn that image matters
Superstar swimmer may be innocent of taking drugs but he does himself no favours with his often abrasive attitude.
Superstar swimmer may be innocent of taking drugs but he does himself no favours with his often abrasive attitude.
Former Chinese rowing world champion loses husband to coronavirus
Olympian’s son and mother-in-law also diagnosed with the disease but are recovering.
Olympian’s son and mother-in-law also diagnosed with the disease but are recovering.
Sports stars send money, supplies and support to Wuhan
David Beckham, Sun Yang and Jeremy Lin among stars supporting Wuhan coronavirus fight as growing number of Chinese athletes and clubs offer help as city battles outbreak.
David Beckham, Sun Yang and Jeremy Lin among stars supporting Wuhan coronavirus fight as growing number of Chinese athletes and clubs offer help as city battles outbreak.
Retired tennis star Li Na donates 3 million yuan to help fight epidemic
Retired tennis ace Li Na and other Wuhan sports stars make donations to help hometown fight against deadly coronavirus
Retired tennis ace Li Na and other Wuhan sports stars make donations to help hometown fight against deadly coronavirus
How Li Na plans to nurture China’s tennis champions of tomorrow
Li Na made history as the first Asian-born tennis player to win not just one but two Grand Slam titles – but since retiring five years ago, what has the Chinese champion been plotting next?
Li Na made history as the first Asian-born tennis player to win not just one but two Grand Slam titles – but since retiring five years ago, what has the Chinese champion been plotting next?
China’s Li Na enters International Tennis Hall of Fame
Li Na became the first Asian-born player to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on July 20. She was enshrined along with France’s Mary Pierce and Russia’s Yevgeny Kafelnikov in an on-court ceremony in Rhode Island. Li, from Wuhan, China, enthralled the world after winning two Grand Slams and reached a career-high ranking of No 2 female tennis player in the world on Feb 17, 2014.
Li Na became the first Asian-born player to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on July 20. She was enshrined along with France’s Mary Pierce and Russia’s Yevgeny Kafelnikov in an on-court ceremony in Rhode Island. Li, from Wuhan, China, enthralled the world after winning two Grand Slams and reached a career-high ranking of No 2 female tennis player in the world on Feb 17, 2014.
Halep wants ‘revenge’ as Zhang aims to better Li Na
China’s only grand slam event winner only reached quarter-finals at the All-England Club three times
China’s only grand slam event winner only reached quarter-finals at the All-England Club three times
Li Na's win in Australia triggers debate over athletes' training system
The victory of Li Na in the Australian Open not only focused the attention of the media and bloggers on the glamour of the tennis star, but has also sparked a debate over whether the system for training the nation's athletes is in need of an overhaul.
The victory of Li Na in the Australian Open not only focused the attention of the media and bloggers on the glamour of the tennis star, but has also sparked a debate over whether the system for training the nation's athletes is in need of an overhaul.
Tennis ace Li Na a great ambassador for China, on and off the court
Sporting greatness is about more than winning trophies. Li Na claimed only her second tennis grand slam crown at the Australian Open at the weekend, but she is already one of the sport's most loved figures.
Sporting greatness is about more than winning trophies. Li Na claimed only her second tennis grand slam crown at the Australian Open at the weekend, but she is already one of the sport's most loved figures.
Rafael Nadal calm ahead of crunch match as Li Na bows out in Beijing
World number two Rafael Nadal said yesterday he felt no extra pressure heading into a semi-final at the China Open which could see him return to the top of the men's rankings.
World number two Rafael Nadal said yesterday he felt no extra pressure heading into a semi-final at the China Open which could see him return to the top of the men's rankings.
Li Na hailed as driving force of women's tennis
Women's Tennis Association chief Stacey Allaster hailed Li Na's rise as a key factor behind the growth of women's tennis in Asia as the next generation of Chinese players follow in the grand slam winner's footsteps.
Women's Tennis Association chief Stacey Allaster hailed Li Na's rise as a key factor behind the growth of women's tennis in Asia as the next generation of Chinese players follow in the grand slam winner's footsteps.
I am my own worst enemy, admits Li Na after semi-final loss to Serena Williams at US Open
A disappointed Li Na admitted to an attack of stage fright in her humbling US Open semi-final loss to Serena Williams and said she would have lost to any opponent she faced.
A disappointed Li Na admitted to an attack of stage fright in her humbling US Open semi-final loss to Serena Williams and said she would have lost to any opponent she faced.
Li Na a step closer to grand slam, but toughest game is yet to come
After Li became the first Chinese player to reach the semi-finals at the US Open with a laboured 2½-hour win over 24th seed Ekaterina Makarova, she watched the seemingly unstoppable Williams crush her Spanish opponent 6-0, 6-0, the first "double bagel" in a quarter-final at Flushing Meadows since 1989, when 18-time major winner Martina Navratilova did it to Manuela Maleeva.
After Li became the first Chinese player to reach the semi-finals at the US Open with a laboured 2½-hour win over 24th seed Ekaterina Makarova, she watched the seemingly unstoppable Williams crush her Spanish opponent 6-0, 6-0, the first "double bagel" in a quarter-final at Flushing Meadows since 1989, when 18-time major winner Martina Navratilova did it to Manuela Maleeva.
Li Na into quarter-finals of the US Open
The Chinese fifth seed and 2011 French Open champion, needed only 57 minutes to defeat Serbian ninth seed Jankovic 6-3, 6-0 and book a last-eight date against Russian 24th seed Ekaterina Makarova, a 6-4, 6-4 winner over Polish third seed Agnieszka Radwanska.
The Chinese fifth seed and 2011 French Open champion, needed only 57 minutes to defeat Serbian ninth seed Jankovic 6-3, 6-0 and book a last-eight date against Russian 24th seed Ekaterina Makarova, a 6-4, 6-4 winner over Polish third seed Agnieszka Radwanska.