Will Li Na win the fourth Laureus World Sports Awards for China?
It is the second time Li Na was nominated for the award in Laureus, an Oscar-like ceremony after she became a candidate in 2012.
Leading contenders for women's title at Australian Open
2013-01-13 09:51Leading contenders for women's title: Victoria Azarenka (BLR), Maria Sharapova (RUS), Serena Williams (USA), Agnieszka Radwanska (POL), Li Na (CHN).
Djokovic, Serena ready to rule
2013-01-13 09:46Tennis royalty is Down Under to try to capture the first major crown of the year, but two players should rise above all others in the opening test of 2013, which starts on Monday. 
Leading contenders for women's title
Strong-starting Li targets another first in Melbourne
2013-01-10 09:31Li Na has come closer than any Asian to winning the Australian Open singles crown and, if she can avoid a Melbourne Park meltdown, may add another to her lengthy list of tennis "firsts" next week.
Kuznetsova overcomes Wozniacki, Li Na scorches through
2013-01-09 10:02Former world number two Svetlana Kuznetsova defied sweltering heat to beat seventh seed Caroline Wozniacki in the second round of the Sydney Intl.
Li gets Melbourne boost with Shenzhen title
2013-01-06 09:10Top seed Li Na survived a mid-match meltdown to overcome Czech Klara Zakopalova 6-3 1-6 7-5 in the final of the inaugural Shenzhen Open on Saturday, earning the Chinese a seventh career title.
Li shines on way to win over Peng
2013-01-04 22:11The highly-anticipated all-China showdown between the country’s No 1 player, Li Na, and No 2 Peng Shuai provided a great opportunity for Li to improve her mental toughness ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year — the Australian Open.
Star happy to set example for youngsters the hard way
2013-01-04 12:01The life of a professional tennis player is tough as you never seem completely free to do whatever you like - even in the off-season.
Li starts new season with big win
2013-01-02 08:20Chinese tennis star, Li Na, is gaining in confidence as she adjusts her long-time playing style.
Li to serve off new season on home court
2012-12-29 09:47A revitalized Li Na will begin her 2013 season at home after the WTA added a new tournament to its schedule in Shenzhen, Guangdong province.
Reforms set to push tennis forward
2012-12-25 17:18A bold move four years ago eventually saw a Grand Slam title realized, so it's now time to push even harder.
Yearender China sports: Li Na 'playing herself' in 2012
2012-12-24 15:54In a year of surprises, from Roger Federer's 17th Grand Slam title and Andy Murray's first major victory to Serena Williams' Golden Slam, the biggest story with Chinese tennis was still Li Na playing herself in 2012.
Azarenka seals year-end No 1 with win over Li
2012-10-27 15:21Victoria Azarenka of Belarus will finish the year as world number one after a 7-6 6-3 win over China's Li Na in her final round robin match at the WTA Championships on Friday.
