Li Na is one of the legends in Chinese women's tennis. Born in Wuhan, Hunan Province, she showed interest in tennis since she was a child. When she was 12 years old, she was selected into the Hunan Provincial Sports School. There, she received rigorous training and continued to improve her skills and abilities. In 2004, she became a member of the Chinese women's tennis team and won a silver medal at the Athens Olympics in the same year.

Li Na’s peak period

Li Na’s career began to rise rapidly in 2006. She reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open that year. In 2008, she became the first Chinese female tennis player to enter the top ten in the world. In 2011, she won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open and became the first Chinese player to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Li Na after retirement

In 2014, Li Na announced her retirement. During her career, she won two Grand Slam singles titles and a Grand Slam mixed doubles title. Her achievements not only brought honor to the Chinese women's tennis team, but also set an example for players throughout Asia.

Sharapova: The Legend of the Queen of Tennis

Sharapova is a Russian tennis player and one of the legends of women's tennis. She was born in a small city in Siberia and showed her love for tennis from an early age. When she was 14 years old, she was selected to join the Russian Tennis Academy. There, she received rigorous training and continued to improve her skills and abilities.

Sharapova’s peak period

Sharapova’s career began to rise rapidly in 2004. She reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon that year. In 2006, she became the first Russian female tennis player to enter the top ten in the world. In 2008, she won the Australian Open and became the first Russian player to win the Australian Open.

Sharapova after retirement

In 2017, Sharapova announced her retirement. During her career, she won five Grand Slam singles titles and one Grand Slam doubles title. Her achievements not only brought honor to the Russian women's tennis team, but also set an example for players throughout Europe.

Comparison of the two superstars

Li Na and Sharapova are both legends in women's tennis, and both have achieved great success in their careers. However, the two have different styles and techniques. Li Na's style of play emphasizes strength and speed, while Sharapova focuses more on technique and flexibility. The careers of the two also took different directions. Li Na chose to become a businessman after retiring, while Sharapova turned to the fashion industry.