Li Na
First Asian player to win a Grand Slam singles title
Overview
Li won the French Open in 2011 to become the first player from Asia to take a major singles title, a breakthrough watched by a vast television audience in China. She added the Australian Open in 2014 and reached a career high of world number two. Her success inspired a generation of Chinese players and helped drive the growth of professional tennis across Asia.
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