Tennis champ Li Na tearfully announces retirement, ending 15-year career

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Published: Sep 21, 2014 06:31 PM Updated: Sep 21, 2014 06:32 PM

Famed Chinese tennis star Li Na formally announces her retirement due to knee injuries at a press conference in Beijing on September 21, 2014. During her 15-year career, Li won two Grand Slam titles, making her the first-ever Asian to do so, along with seven other Women's Tennis Association (WTA) titles. Photo: Cui Meng/GT

An emotional Li pauses while announcing her retirement at the press conference. Photo: Cui Meng/GT

Photo: Cui Meng/GT