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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.

Li Na not to seek a foreign coach

2012-04-10 09:30

Chinese tennis star Li Na said that she is satisfied with the team she has in place.

Li Na's hometown denies statue removal

2012-03-21 14:21

Li Na's hometown denied plans to remove a bronze statue of her from the local "Walk of Fame" amid controversy sparked by the outspoken star's comment about playing for herself, not her country.

Li Na out of Paris WTA Open

2012-02-08 00:05

French Open champion Li Na of China was forced to quit her first-round match at the WTA Paris Indoor Open due to injuries.

Li Na steamrolls Rogowska to make third round

2012-01-18 13:10

China's Li Na charged into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-2 6-2 win over local hope Olivia Rogowska in the sunshine at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.

Li Na

2011-12-28 11:22

Li Na, 29, won the 2011 French Open singles title on June 4, making her the first Asian country representative to win a Grand Slam in singles. It was China's first major tennis title, sparking a wave of interest in the sport across the country. [Read more]

Sampras backs Li Na

2011-12-20 08:06

Despite a half-year slump after her epic French Open victory, China's first Slam champion, Li, still can peak again, said 14-time major winner Pete Sampras.

Li Na & Friends entertains hometown fellows

2011-12-18 19:29

(From left to right) Former French Open champion Carlos Moya, 2011 Wimbledon semifinalist and WTA Comeback Player of the Year Sabine Lisicki and 14-time Grand Slam champion Pete Sampras and Chinese French Open winner Li Na pose for photos in front of the Yellow Crane Tower (Huanghelou), a historic interest of Li’s hometown Wuhan in Central China December 18, 2011.

Li Na brings very famous friends

2011-12-17 08:25

Star's weekend exhibition in Wuhan features Sampras, Moya and Lisicki

Li Na brings very famous friends

2011-12-17 08:25

Star's weekend exhibition in Wuhan features Sampras, Moya and Lisicki.

Li Na's success brings energy to tennis in

2011-10-02 23:00

Head of WTA Stacey Allaster was amazed by the progress of China's tennis in recent years and she believed Li Na's success in Roland Garros will fuel tennis growth in China.

Li Na tries to maintain low profile in China

2011-07-07 14:39

Li Na is doing her best to keep a low profile in China, despite returning home to a hero’s welcome after securing the country’s first Grand Slam title.

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