Li Na goes to finals

Li Na of China hits a return to Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic during their WTA Championships semifinals match at Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul, Oct 26, 2013. Li Na advanced to her first WTA Championships final by sweeping Petra Kvitova 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday. [Photo/Agencies]

Chinese ace Li Na has advanced to her first WTA Championships final by sweeping past 2011 winner Petra Kvitova 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday. The news sparked wide support from proud Chinese web users. With the victory in the semifinals, Li will rise to a career-high world ranking, placing third to become the highest ranked Asian player ever. She surpasses the fourth-place ranking once co-held by herself and Japanese Kimiko Date Krumm. Li will face Serena Williams at the WTA Championships final.