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Li Na - Source: Photosport
Li Na
Age: 29
Birthplace: Wuhan, China
Height: 1.72m
Weight: 65kg
Turned Pro: 1999
Wimbledon debut: 2006 - reached quarterfinal
Best result at Wimbledon: Reached quarterfinal in 2006, 2010
2010 result: Reached quarterfinal - Lost to Serena Williams
Most famous for.. breaking new ground for Asian tennis, became first Asian to win a singles Grand Slam at French Open.
Something you probably didn't know.. played badminton as a young girl but switched when her coach said she looked more like she was playing tennis.
From the woman herself.. favourite things in life include shopping, slow music and Korean film!
Kiwi connection? Has played a grand total of two sets in Auckland after bowing out in the first round of the 2010 ASB Classic.
2011.. Fantastic year so far for Li Na who reached the final of the Australian Open and then won the French Open. Is currently at a career high ranking of world no. four.
