Li's on-court achievements, along with her engaging personality, helped spur interest in tennis at home in China.
The ITHF's introduction of Li emphasized two facts: the 116 million viewers of the French Open women's singles final in 2011, and the number of tennis fans in China rising from about 2 millions to more than 20 millions alongside Li's rising.
"I love seeing the sport grow in China," Li said, "and I'm proud to be part of that history."
At a pre-ceremony briefing, Li talked about the sport's future development in China, saying, "keep going, and I expects to see the emergence of a new Grand Slam singles champion in 5 to 10 years."
Talking about the same topic two days ago in New York City where Li was hosting a tennis clinic for dozens of American children, she said, "there is no big gap among the players. No one can assure a win before a match. Every Chinese player in the top 100 has her own strong points, her own way of thinking and her own supporting team. They will succeed in the future if they find the proper way for their development and stick to it."
On Saturday night at the LTHF, Li was joined by French tennis great Mary Pierce and Russian legend Yevgeny Kafelnikov in the hall's Class of 2019. All the three won a pair of Grand Slam titles - one at Melbourne Park and the other at Roland Garros.
Established in 1954, the ITHF is a non-profit institution that preserves and promotes the history of tennis and celebrates its champions, thereby serving as a vital partner in the growth of tennis globally. It is located in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, on a seven-acre property that features an extensive museum that showcases the history and honor of the sport.
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