Li Na
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
3
Records
Li Na's achievements in tennis are nothing short of revolutionary. She broke barriers that had stood for decades, becoming the first Asian player to win a Grand Slam singles title. Her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2019 marked the first time an Asian player received this prestigious honor. Being named to Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People in 2013 highlighted her impact beyond sports, recognizing her role as a cultural icon who changed how tennis was perceived in China. Her ability to succeed while navigating the complexities of the state system and then leaving it to forge her own path makes her record truly unique in the history of the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International Tennis Hall of Fame
First Asian player inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Laureus World Sports Academy Member
Elected as a member of the academy for outstanding contributions to sport.
Special Olympics Ambassador
Appointed as a global ambassador to promote inclusion through sport.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Chinese Athletes
Top 100 Most Influential People
Magazine Covers
Time
April 2013
100 Most Influential People
Vogue China
June 2011
Tennis Champion
Records & Feats
First Asian Grand Slam Singles Champion
Became the first player from Asia to win a major singles title at the 2011 French Open.
First Asian Australian Open Champion
Won the 2014 Australian Open, becoming the first Asian player to claim the title.
First Asian in International Tennis Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2019, the first player from Asia to receive this honor.