Li Na closed the curtain on her glorious playing career in 2014.
The Chinese trailblazer continues to impact tennis in her home country.
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Li was named global ambassador for her hometown tournament, the Wuhan Open, and she's been an inspirational presence for junior players as well.
Watch the two-time Grand Slam champion help launched the Road to Wimbledon at the Chinese Tennis Academy in Nanjing, China.
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