Li Na Quotes

I just follow my heart.

I love New York City.

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

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

Of course you're nervous going into a final.

I'm still happy, I like this life.

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

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

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

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

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

I think players changing coaches is normal.

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

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

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.'

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

I feel like my whole life only tennis.

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

I'm married. Who cares about me?

I don't need to worry about being idolised.

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.

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.

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

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

I look forward to competing.

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

China tennis - we're getting bigger and bigger.

I never thought I could win the French Open.

People know what I'm doing.

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

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

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

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

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 just feel exciting.

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

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