Li Na

Born on 26 February 1982, in Hubei, Li Na is one of the Chinese professional tennis players who have earned numerous accolades in the sport. She has won a total of 9 WTA Singles titles and 16 ITF titles being the first Grand Slam singles champion from Asia.

Here are some of her career achievements:

• At the Olympic Games of 2008, Li Na secured the fourth position by 5-7 playing on a hard surface
• Earned her first Grand Slam title in 2011 of the French Open and the second title of the Australian Open in 2014
• Bagged a gold medal at the 2010 Asian Games in a team event
• Clinched three gold medals at the Universiade event of 2001 each in Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles
• In 2006, she earned a bronze medal in Singles at the Asian Games which was held in Doha