Irrepressible Li lines up doubles date

After enjoying life as a homemaker for more than three years, Grand Slam winner Li Na is back on court, hitting her signature backhand winners again.

To the surprise of young players training at the Beijing International Tennis Center this week, Li joined their hitting practice as the two-time Grand Slam singles champion launched her preparation for a long-awaited return to competition.

Having reiterated she would never come back as a pro after retiring in September 2014, Li will make her exhibition debut in the ladies' invitational doubles at Wimbledon next month.