It is the second time Li Na was nominated for the award in Laureus, an Oscar-like ceremony after she became a candidate in 2012.
Fourth seed Li Na saved a match point before rallying past a combative Lucie Safarova to record a 1-6 7-6 6-3 third round victory and avoid becoming the highest-ranked casualty in the first week of the Australian Open on Friday
Li Na was nearly flawless Monday at a place she usually plays well, beating Ana Konjuh of Croatia 6-2, 6-0 in 61 minutes in the first round of the Australian Open.
Occasional tension between tennis star Li Na and domestic media may make her a controversial figure in China, but it is a totally different story overseas.
Third-seeded Li Na of China is confident to go one step further at this year's Australian Open after rolling her left ankle twice and losing to Victortia Azarenka in last year's final.
China's tennis superstar Li Na, who defied the age skeptics and delivered world-class performance in 2013, aims to sharpen her game even further in the new year.
When Chinese superstar Li Na vowed to break into top three or win another major at the beginning of the year, many thought the big-mouthed woman might dream too big this time.
Li Na's superb performance in getting to the final of the season-ending WTA Championships was an eye-opener for those who suggested her best was behind her.
China's Li Na climbed into a career-high third of WTA rankings released on Monday with 6,045 points for reaching the WTA Championships final where she lost against Williams Sunday.
Li Na's coach Carlos Rodriguez spoke with China Daily in an interview after the final of WTA Championships on Sunday night and talked about how she has improved in her most consistent season.
Carlos Rodriguez summarizes his evaluation of Li Na's performance in 2013 in one word. Proud.
Serena Williams ended her best season in style, rallying past Li Na 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 on Sunday for her second straight WTA Championship and 11th title of the year.
China's Li Na will meet Serena Williams in the final of the WTA championships after beating Czech Petra Kvitova 6-4 6-2 on Saturday, becoming the highest-ranked player ever from an Asian country.
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