PARIS: Li Na’s momentous French Open title win of 2011 was expected to open the floodgates for Asian—and in particular Chinese —players in world tennis.

Two years on, little has changed with sixth-ranked Li being the only Asian player currently ranked inside the woman’s global top 30.

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