Li Na - 李娜 - Wins 2011 French Open

Last night in Paris, France, Li Na (李娜) won the 2011 Women's Single French Open. Li becomes the first person born in Zhong Guo to win a Grand Slam title. Li is also the 5th oldest to win at the age of 29 years old.

Congrats Li Na! You've been knocking at the door for the past two years and came very close at the 2011 Australian Open, being the runner-up. You've had great runs since 2008. But at the French this year, you did it.

Li Na's had a lot of first for the tennis players from Zhong Guo.

Kudos to Zheng Jie and Li Na

Zheng Jie and Li Na became the first Chinese pair to reach the quarterfinals of an grand slam in Women's singles a couple of days ago. Now, after Li Na defeated Venus Williams, they are the first Chinese pair to reach the semis of a grand slam.

Zheng Jie is ranked 35th in the world and has been a grand slam winner in doubles. But if you remember, Jie had an epic run at the 2008 Wimbledon in Women's singles. Jie made it all the way to the semis there as well.

Li Na is traveling uncharted territory. Na is ranked 15th in the world and has steadly climbed the rankings the last few years.

Congrats to both for an epic run and good luck in the semis. Maybe they'll meet in the finals. Keep your fingers crossed.

The video below is NOT of the 2010 open, but highlights both Zheng Jie and Li Na.