When it comes to Chinese players in women’s tennis, Li Na is the first name that comes to mind. She has put the name of Chinese tennis on the world map.
One of her biggest achievements was her triumph at the 2011 French Open. Her family inclined towards badminton but she chose to make a career in tennis and now she can proudly claim to be an outstanding tennis player. She started her journey towards being a tennis champion at the meager age of 9.
She took a two-year break in 2002 after her progress was stomped by the government. However, she came back even stronger. WAtch her inspirational story here!