History of Ann Li (tennis) in Timeline

Ann Li is an American professional tennis player. She reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 33 and a doubles ranking of No. 149, both in October 2025. Li's achievements include winning two singles titles on the WTA Tour and three singles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit, marking her as a notable competitor in professional tennis.

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1979: First All-American girls' final since 1979

In 1979, it was the first time since then that all players in the final were American.

June 26, 2000: Ann Li's birth

On June 26, 2000, Ann Li, an American tennis player, was born.

2017: Wimbledon Girls' Singles Final and ITF Title

In 2017, Ann Li reached her first junior major singles final at Wimbledon, losing to Claire Liu. Subsequently, she won her first professional title on the ITF Circuit in Evansville, Indiana.

November 2020: Top 100 Ranking

In November 2020, Ann Li reached the top 100, achieving a world ranking of No. 97.

October 2021: First WTA Title and Top 50 Ranking

In October 2021, Ann Li won her maiden WTA Tour title at the Tenerife Ladies Open and her ranking rose into the top 50 for the first time, reaching a new career-high of world No. 48.

2021: Grand Slam and French Open Achievements

In 2021, Ann Li reached the third round of a Grand Slam championship for the second time at the Australian Open. She also reached the second round at the French Open on her debut at this major.

2022: WTA 500 San Diego Open

In 2022, Ann Li qualified for her first WTA 500 since the Bad Homburg Open at the San Diego Open, but lost in the main draw.

2022: Miami Open Third Round

In 2022, Ann Li reached the third round of the Miami Open, a WTA 1000 event, for the first time.

2023: Cincinnati Open and Guadalajara Open Participation

In 2023, Ann Li qualified for the Cincinnati Open and defeated Magda Linette in the first round. She also qualified for the Guadalajara Open, but lost in the first round.