Li tops fan vote for Hall of Fame

NEW YORK - China's Li Na, a two-time Grand Slam champion and former world No 2, won a fan vote announced on Tuesday, boosting her chances of joining the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

French two-time Grand Slam singles winner Mary Pierce and former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic of Croatia also enhanced their chances of being inducted next year.

The Hall of Fame's first-ever fan vote, which drew ballots from 130 nations and regions during a six-week submission period, will be considered when deciding among eight nominees on the ballot for induction into the 2019 class.