Which begs the question : would any Chinese player have had the same earning potential as Li had they become the first major winner from the world 's most populous country ? Chinese tennis star Li Na Earned $ 18 million to April 2012 . She signed seven new sponsorship deals since 2011 French Open win . The world No . 7 has reached two WTA Tour finals this year . Comment:
Chinese tennis star Li Na Earned $ 18 million to April 2012 . She signed seven new sponsorship deals since 2011 French Open win . The world No . 7 has reached two WTA Tour finals this year . Comment: