The Asian Age

Li Na doffs her hat to super mom Serena

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Li Na said she was stunned by Serena Williams’ impressive comeback from giving birth and said her old rival has a golden chance to reclaim her Wimbledon crown.

Li is 36 and a mother like Williams but Asia’s greatest- ever player quit the tour four years ago and now concentrat­es on bringing up her young family in Beijing. The 2011 French Open and 2014 Australian Open champion is not tempted to make a comeback of her own, as she watches seven- time Wimbledon winner Williams compete at the All England Club for the first time since the US great won the 2016 title. “How fit she looks, especially after having a baby. I think she has a very big chance to win the trophy again,” the former world number two said. “I’m surprised she’s playing so well. It’s very tough, especially for women.”

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