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Li Na

1999–2014 · Asia's first Grand Slam singles champion, at Roland Garros and Melbourne.

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Quick answer

According to GOAT Rank's current model, Li Na ranks #3235 globally and #238 in Tennis, with a GOAT Score of 69.8 (75.0 in-sport). The ranking is based on verified career data across peak, dominance, honours, statistics and longevity.

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Sources: ATP, WTA, ITF · Last verified 2026-09-14 · Data confidence 98%

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Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
69.8
In-sport score
75.0
Tennis
Cross-sport score
69.8
Global
Cultural & brand footprint 55/100 · total legacy 68.6
Grand Slam titles
2
Career singles titles
9
Best world ranking
2
WTA Finals appearances
4
Career match wins
503

Category profile

Dominance
72
Peak
84
Longevity
70
Honours
74
Statistics
76

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
20041
20050
20060
20071
20080
20090
20101
20111
20121
20131
20142
20150

Data sources

  • ATP
  • WTA
  • ITF

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Li Na ranks #238 in Tennis

Li Na ranks #238 in Tennis and #3235 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 75.0/100.

The verified career covers 1999–2014 and 12 documented seasons. Peak is 84/100, with Peak the strongest category at 84/100 (20% weight). Key metrics: Grand Slam titles 2, Career singles titles 9, Best world ranking 2, WTA Finals appearances 4.

Nearest context: ahead Ernie Parker (75.3); behind Henry Slocum (75.0). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Li Na GOAT Score explained

Dominance72/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 72/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak84/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 84/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity70/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 70/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours74/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 74/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics76/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 76/100, based on the verified career record.

Li Na — frequently asked

Is Li Na the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Li Na ranks #238 in Tennis with a GOAT Score of 75.0/100, behind Novak Djokovic (97.6).
What is Li Na's GOAT Score?
75.0/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 72 (25%), Peak 84 (20%), Longevity 70 (20%), Honours 74 (20%), Statistics 76 (15%).
Where does Li Na rank all time?
#3235 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #238 in Tennis.
Li Na vs Ernie Parker: who ranks higher?
Ernie Parker ranks higher at 75.3 versus Li Na at 75.0, a margin of 0.3 points.

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