"Li Na has officially announced her immediate retirement from tennis. TheAustralian Open and ROLAND-GARROS champion has been battling chronic knee problems in 2014 and has decided to call time on her career." - https://www.facebook.com/AustralianTennisMagazine?fref=nf
This is indeed very sad news for us tennis fans. This remarkably talented and entertaining trailblazer in Chinese tennis and also very quippy lady will be dearly missed.
Read the excerpt courtesy from the WTA site....
"Friday, September 19, 2014
My dear friends,
For close to fifteen years, we've been a part of each other's lives. As a tennis player representing China on the global stage, I've trekked around the world playing hundreds of matches on the WTA tour, for China's Fed Cup team, at the National Games and at several Olympic Games. You've always been there for me, supporting me, cheering me on, and encouraging me to reach my potential.
Representing China on the tennis court was an extraordinary privilege and a true honour. Having the unique opportunity to effectively bring more attention to the sport of tennis in China and all over Asia is something I will cherish forever. But in sport, just like in life, all great things must come to an end.
2014 has become one of the most significant years in my career and my life. This year was full of amazing highlights, which included winning my second Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open and sharing the extraordinary experience with my country, my team, my husband and my fans. It was also a year filled with difficult moments, such as having to deal with the inevitable - making the decision to end my professional tennis career......"
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Li Na will surely be missed from my side. What are your thoughts on this?
