(cnhubei.com) Wuhan girl Li Na, China’s top tennis player beated Shinobu Asagoe of Japan 6-3, 6-4 and entered the third round of Australian Open January 19.

The victory also made Li Na the third Chinese player to join the top 32 at the Open.

Li, world No 64, made history 2004 when she became the first Chinese player to win a title on the WTA Tour.

"I didn't have any specific goals, just to play," said Li, according to China Daily.