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Li Na, Mary Pierce inducted into Hall of Fame: ‘Tennis has taught me so much in life’

Li Na, Mary Pierce

“This day has finally arrived. I’ve been waiting for this for six months since it was announced in January,” Pierce said. 

“Tennis has taught me so much in life. It’s a great teacher. Anything you want to achieve doesn’t come easy. 

“The great dreams that I had in tennis…to achieve them, I always felt I gave 100 percent of myself. Dreams are like fuel, and my dream was to one day win the French Open.

“It was my ultimate dream in tennis and it came true. Winning the doubles with Martina Hingis was like the cherry on top…I would never be up here if it wasn’t for everyone who helped me on this road, on and off the court.”

Rounding out the night was Li

“We all know that to make it into the Hall of Fame, you have to be an accomplished tennis player. Most inpressive about Li Na, is that [she’s] been a true pioneer: not just for tennis, not just for women, but for all of China,” said Eisenbud. 

Read more: ‘After I won, girls think they can do the same’ – Li Na hails WTA Finals move to Shenzhen

“There was no Chinese [Michael] Jordan, Edberg or Federer. She was part of a system that had never produced a female tennis player ranked in the Top 70.

“She overcame every hurdle in front of her, and nothing was going to stop this amazing woman from becoming a champion.

“I believe Li Na is a maverick who’s been carrying Billie Jean King’s legacy in China for the next generation. She wasn’t afraid to be outspoken. She wasn’t afraid to stand up for her beliefs. Li Na brought about social change and transcended her sport.”

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