Li Na Quotes

In badminton, they use a lot from the wrist. But I use a lot from the shoulder.

I would prefer to have no money but to have a nice family and good friends around.

When I got into the sport I was so fat that my manager said he should send me to boot camp to lose the weight!

Tennis is best of three sets, so even if I lose the first set, I still have a chance.

I love New York City.

I just follow my heart.

I just feel exciting.

Nobody says if you hit No. 2 in the world you have to win all your matches.

I never thought I could win the French Open.

I think because I was the first Chinese player to win a grand slam, people were thinking: 'She's not like normal people.'

I always had a powerful serve. It's one of the best in women's tennis. It's very good to have a weapon like that.

I just keep fighting and try to be the last one standing.

What I've accomplished for myself is beyond my wildest dreams. What I accomplished for my country is one of my most proud achievements.

I've played in a lot of big matches and you learn from them.

Age is nothing, can still win the Grand Slam, pretty happy about my age, more experience.

After four knee surgeries and hundreds of shots injected into my knee weekly to alleviate swelling and pain, my body is begging me to stop the pounding.

I don't need to worry about being idolised.

The first time I showed the tattoo it was big news in the newspaper. 'She has a tattoo with a snake.' It's not a snake!

China tennis - we're getting bigger and bigger.

I look forward to competing.

People know what I'm doing.

I'm married. Who cares about me?

Writing is like a mental masturbation to me.

The weather for me is nothing special. The weather couldn't kill me.

Of course you're nervous going into a final.

If I didn't do well at Wimbledon maybe Chinese people will forget about me.

I'm still happy, I like this life.

Of course, after I retire I want to be the housewife, really.

I need some time to recover. I'm not a machine.

I think players changing coaches is normal.

People in China say: 'If you love your children, send them to New York. If you hate your children, also send them to New York.

I feel like my whole life only tennis.

I don't know how many years I can still play. I have to listen to my body and see how it feels.

Just because you win the French Open it doesn't mean you can do well at Wimbledon .

If I have children, after school they'll always feel happy energy in the home.

I really do not think about 'Oh, right now I have to defend those points and this title.' I just really want to enjoy playing on the court, in front of the fans.