OUT IN THE OLYMPICS

Li Na has been defeated in the very first round of the women’s tennis singles tournament of London Olympics by Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia. Hantuchova won the match by 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. The Chinese player fought hard, but, didn’t play well enough to beat the former world no. 5 Hantuchova. China had massive hopes with Li Na. She did a lot of mistakes in the match and also didn’t serve well. The number of double faults served by her in the match was 5.

The last few days have not been good for the Chinese superstar. She was defeated in the second round of the Wimbledon Championship a few days back. Li Na won the French Open in 2011. But, after that tournament, there has been a consistent deterioration in her performances. After the match, Li Na said that she didn’t play well in the first and the third set. Hantuchova played better tennis and she deserved to win the match.

As per Li Na, it is one of the saddest days of her career. It has been her dream since the childhood to win an Olympic medal. She thought that she had a good chance to win a medal this time around, but, it’s unfortunate that she has been defeated in the very first round.

However, the Chinese player said that she still can win an Olympic medal by performing well in the doubles competition. In the doubles event, Li Na will play with Zhang Shuai. As per Li Na, she doesn’t play doubles too often and she hasn’t played with Zhang Shuai before. She is not aware of the playing style of Zhang Shuai and it would not be easy to play with her. But, she said that she would give her best and try to win a medal for her country in the doubles competition.

Li Na Focused on Olympic Glory

Chinese tennis player Li Na has vowed that she will come back to the All England Club in 20 days’ time, wearing the red of China and will be aiming for the top prize to silence all those critics who have blasted her performances over the last few months.

All of China will be looking at Li to lead the charge for China in the women’s tennis arena and after being knocked out of Wimbledon unceremoniously in the second round just a few days back, she will have that extra incentive to go for the Gold Medal at the London Olympic Games.

The 30 year old became the first Asian player in the history of tennis to win a Grand Slam title when she overcame the odds to win the French Open title at Roland Garros in 2011, but since then, she has failed to reach the quarter finals in any of the five Grand Slam events that she has participated in. Read more »