Li Na Quotations

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

I don't need to worry about being idolised.

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

Of course you're nervous going into a final.

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!

China tennis - we're getting bigger and bigger.

I feel like my whole life only tennis.

It is a surprise to win in the National Games. It's my honor to compete with Olympic champions and world champions. I am so lucky today,

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

We don't produce A-cups for some bras with larger chest circumference now as demand is low.

We did not play our usual game in the first half and gave away too many opening chances.

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

Footwork is the most difficult thing, ... It is hard to balance and difficult to slide into shots.

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

It wasn't a cramp. I just felt a bit tired and needed a massage.

I want to go to Shenzhen or somewhere down south to work as a waitress or in a factory. I don't want to do what my mom does. Life's too tough as a Chinese farmer.

Iran have improved rapidly in the past two years. They have very good young players and gave us some trouble,

The first match is always difficult. I think we will play better in the following matches.

I'm married. Who cares about me?

I'm still happy, I like this life.

People know what I'm doing.

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

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 think players changing coaches is normal.

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

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!

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.

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

Writing is like a mental masturbation to me.

I just feel exciting.

I just follow my heart.

I love New York City.

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

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

I look forward to competing.

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.