My dear friends,
For close to fifteen years, we’ve been a part of each other’s lives. As a tennis player representing China on the global stage, I’ve trekked around the world playing hundreds of matches on the WTA tour, for China’s Fed Cup team, at the National Games and at several Olympic Games. You’ve always been there for me, supporting me, cheering me on, and encouraging me to reach my potential.
Representing China on the tennis court was an extraordinary privilege and a true honor. Having the unique opportunity to effectively bring more attention to the sport of tennis in China and all over Asia is something I will cherish forever. But in sport, just like in life, all great things must come to an end.
2014 has become one of the most significant years in my career and my life. This year was full of amazing highlights, which included winning my second Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open and sharing the extraordinary experience with my country, my team, my husband and my fans. It was also a year filled with difficult moments, such as having to deal with the inevitable - making the decision to end my professional tennis career.
亲爱的朋友们：
近15年来，我们都是彼此生活的一部分。作为一名代表中国在国际赛场上征战的网球运动员，我经历了上百场的比赛，其中包括WTA巡回赛，作为联合会杯中国队队员，我也参加了全运会和几届奥运会。这期间有你们一直陪在我身边，支持我，鼓励我，激励我发掘自己更多的潜力。
我能够拥有这样非同寻常的机会，在网球赛场上代表中国，是我至高无上的荣誉。通过这样的机会，我希望能够吸引更多的关注到中国甚至全亚洲的网球运动中， 这也将会是我一生的事业。但是，即便如此，职业生涯就像是人生，它们都会有终点。
2014年是我职业生涯乃至人生中最重要的一年之一，充满了亮点。在2014澳大利亚公开赛上，我取得了女单冠军，赢得了个人第二座大满贯。我很高兴我能够把这份特殊的喜悦和经历与我的祖国，我的团队，我的丈夫及我的球迷共同分享。但同时，这也是艰难的一年，需要面对很多不得不面对的事情，例如做出结束我网球职业生涯的决定。
