Australian Open champ Li Na, coach split

Two-time major champion Li Na and coach Carlos Rodriguez are parting ways after almost two years together.

Li’s agent Max Eisenbud says Rodriguez is no longer able to travel on the tennis circuit. He will spend more time at his tennis academy in Beijing.

In August 2012, Li hired Rodriguez, who coached seven-time grand slam winner Justine Henin.

Rodriguez helped Li win this year’s Australian Open, which she added to her championship at the 2011 French Open.

The world No.2 is the only tennis player from China to win a grand slam singles title.

Li lost in the first round at Roland Garros in May, and in the third round at Wimbledon last week.

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