World No. 4 Li Na has reportedly ruled herself out of Rio Olympics 2016, so as to make way for the emerging players to exhibit their talent on the elite stage. "I think it's time for younger players to have a chance at the Olympics," the 31-year-old Chinese was quoted by Reuters.

"I don't think I'll be playing at the Olympics. As far as I'm concerned, the Olympics are too far away." Li, the only Grand Slam winner (French Open 2011) from Asia, marginally missed the bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, before being shown the door in the first round of the London Olympics 2012.

Li is currently competing at the Australian Open 2014, where she has made it into the fourth round of women's singles event.