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First Asian-born player in Tennis Hall of Fame

August 5, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Li Na has broken new ground at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. On July 20, the 37-year-old former Chinese star became the first Asian-born player to be inducted. She was enshrined during a lengthy on-court ceremony that followed the Hall of Fame Open semifinals. Li became the first Asian to win a Grand Slam […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2019, Li Na, VOL 38 NO 32 | AUGUST 3 - AUGUST 9

The Layup Drill: A long-shot view

February 13, 2015 By Jason Cruz

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Na enjoying retirement, cheers on Nishikori The first grand slam event of the tennis year, the Australian Open, began Jan. 19th. The women’s side of the tournament was without Li Na.  The best tennis player from China retired last fall and based on a recent interview with the New […]

Filed Under: The Layup Drill Tagged With: 2015, Al Gore, Australian Open, Brandon Vera, China, Christmas Eve, Floyd Mayweather, Jason Cruz, Kei Nishikori, Li Na, Macau, Manny Pacquiao, New York Times, Philippines, UFC, United States Antitrust, Vol 34 No 8 | February 14 - February 20

Retiring Li Na has “no regrets” about retiring

October 4, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

AP Wire Service BEIJING (AP) — Two days after announcing the end of her momentous tennis career in an open letter to friends and fans, Li Na entered her farewell news conference with the appearance of somebody who had been crying. It didn’t take long for the two-time Grand Slam champion to shed tears, again, […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 2011, 2014, Asia, Australian Open, Beijing, China Li, Chinese, French Open, Grand Slam, Li Na, Melbourne Park, Retiring Li Na, Vol 33 No 41 | October 4 - October 10, Wimbledon, letter

A survivor’s story (plus, cute kids!)

February 11, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Layup Drill — a NEW monthly column about APIs in sports By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Welcome to the third edition of The Layup Drill! This month, we have a survivor, kid champs, and the NBA celebrating Chinese New Year.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 2012, Australian Open, Chinatown, Chinese Lion Dancers, Chinese New Year, Crown Dixie National Wrestling Championship, Figure Skating Championships, Golden State Warriors, India, Karen Chen, Li Na, MMA, Mount Rainier, NBA, UFC, Vol 31 No 7 | February 11 - February 17, Whitney Houston, Yao Ming

Who was naughty and who was nice in 2011?

January 14, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Layup Drill — a NEW monthly sports column about Asians By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly As we welcome in 2012 and recover from the holidays, The Layup Drill takes a look back at 2011. And, just like Santa Claus, The Layup Drill has compiled a list of the naughty and nice of 2011. […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 2011, 2012, Brigham Young University, Chinese Hawaiian, Coach Chow, Grand Slam, Hope Solo, Jim Mora, LPGA, Li Na, Marques Tuiasosopo, New York Islanders, Norm Chow, Pete Carroll, Seahawks, Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 - January 20, japan

Asia and China savor Li Na’s French Open win

June 9, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

BEIJING (AP) — Li Na’s landmark French Open victory sparked celebrations and recognition throughout Asia on Sunday, while China’s state media told its athletes to learn from her

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 2011, Ajay Pathak, Asia, Beijing, Chinese, Francesca Schiavone, French Open, French Women, Li Na, Liu Xiang, London Olympics, New Paper, Paradorn Srichaphan, Philippine Tennis Association, Tennis Sports Management Center, Throughout China, Vol 30 No 24 | June 11 - June 17, Zhang Yueming, japan, letter

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