Li Na Quotes & Sayings

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

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

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

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. — Li Na

The woman's tour is very tough for all of the players. — Li Na

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

I felt sad because everyday I had to wake up early to practice before going to school. After school I had to go back to tennis again, and then after tennis I had homework. I didn't have time to play. — Li Na

China tennis - we're getting bigger and bigger. — Li Na

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

I don't need to worry about being idolised. — Li Na

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

I feel like my whole life only tennis. — Li Na

I love New York City. — Li Na

I look forward to competing. — Li Na

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

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

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. — Li Na

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. — Li Na

When you do one thing, people think it's right or wrong. Maybe half-half. — Li Na

It was a big decision to leave the system because many people said I would fail. — Li Na

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

I think players changing coaches is normal. — Li Na

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

I'm married. Who cares about me? — Li Na

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

I would like to say now I was very enjoy the life right now. — Li Na

I never thought I could win the French Open. — Li Na

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

I just follow my heart. — Li Na

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. — Li Na

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

I just feel exciting. — Li Na

I'm still happy, I like this life. — Li Na

It's always tough when you're fighting with your husband on the court. — Li Na

Of course you're nervous going into a final. — Li Na

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

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

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

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.' — Li Na

People know what I'm doing. — Li Na

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! — Li Na