Influenced by her father, Li Na began to practice badminton in 1988, and was trained by tennis coach Xia in 1989. Under the leadership of coach Xia, Li Na completed her primary school studies. After graduating from primary school, Li Na joined the 1996 Hubei team and met another "noble" coach Yu Liqiao in her career. Under the guidance of Yu Liqiao, Li Na trained harder on the court. 1997, 15-year-old Li Na went to the United States for training for seven months. 1999 Li Na entered the national team.

Tennis career:

I started practicing tennis at the age of six. 1999 Become a professional player. At the end of 2002, Li Na went to Huazhong University of Science and Technology to study journalism. In 2004, with the encouragement and support of her husband Jison, she chose to come back. In 2008, at the Beijing Olympic Games, Li Na won the fourth place in the women's singles. 20 1 1 Li Na reached the Grand Slam singles final for the first time, and the Australian Open won the runner-up. In the same year, she topped the French Open women's singles competition. Won the runner-up of WTA year-end finals in 20 13. 2014 65438+1October 25th, she entered the Australian Open final for the third time and finally won the women's singles championship. Singles ranked first in the world and came second in the world.

Retired:

2065438+On July 3, 20041day, Li Na announced her retirement from the North American season, including the US Open, through her personal Weibo.

On 201April 18, Li Na's agency has confirmed that she will withdraw from the competition between Wuhan and China Open, and will officially retire. On 2 1, an official press conference will be held.

On September 201April 19, Li Na, the first tennis grand slam winner in Asia, officially announced her retirement.