How Li Na and Wuhan took on the world
 Danielle Rossingh
That year, however, Li retired from tennis on the eve of the tournament due to chronic knee injuries, grand slam champion Victoria Azarenka withdrew due to injury and Serena Williams retired from her opener because of illness.
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