Li Na retired from tennis in 2014.
Li Na retired from tennis in 2014.
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Knee problems prompted Li to announce her retirement in September 2014.
China's tennis star —
Knee problems prompted Li to announce her retirement in September 2014.
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Since retiring she's been keeping busy with numerous business interests.
Since retiring she's been keeping busy with numerous business interests.
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Li's 2011 French Open win made her one of the richest sportswomen in the world.
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Li's 2011 French Open win made her one of the richest sportswomen in the world.
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After becoming China's first grand slam singles champion in Paris, Li signed a raft of new sponsorship deals.
Seventh heaven —
After becoming China's first grand slam singles champion in Paris, Li signed a raft of new sponsorship deals.
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Western brands seized on Li as a way of moving into the Chinese marketplace, which is traditionally one of the hardest to infiltrate.
Finding the balance —
Western brands seized on Li as a way of moving into the Chinese marketplace, which is traditionally one of the hardest to infiltrate.
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Her business interests include movie and book deals, her own clothing line in China with long-time sponsor Nike, appearances in reality television shows
Sponsor deals —
Her business interests include movie and book deals, her own clothing line in China with long-time sponsor Nike, appearances in reality television shows
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After winning the 2014 Australian Open Li rose to a career-high No. 2 in the world that same year
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After winning the 2014 Australian Open Li rose to a career-high No. 2 in the world that same year
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Li was one of the most in-demand players on the WTA Tour, not just because of her nationality but also because of her engaging personality.
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Li was one of the most in-demand players on the WTA Tour, not just because of her nationality but also because of her engaging personality.
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Li, who has a rose tattoo on her chest, became the first Chinese woman to win a WTA tournament in 2004.
Rose tattoo —
Li, who has a rose tattoo on her chest, became the first Chinese woman to win a WTA tournament in 2004.
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When Li reached the finals of the French Open in 2011, it was estimated that over 100 million Chinese watched live TV coverage of the event.
People's choice —
When Li reached the finals of the French Open in 2011, it was estimated that over 100 million Chinese watched live TV coverage of the event.
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She has two children with her husband and former coach, Jiang Shan.
Hands up if you're pregnant —
She has two children with her husband and former coach, Jiang Shan.
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