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.Collection: Sad
In badminton, they use a lot from the wrist. But I use a lot from the shoulder.
I think because I was the first Chinese player to win a grand slam, people were thinking: 'She's not like normal people.'
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.
I just feel exciting.
I love New York City.
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.'
China tennis - we're getting bigger and bigger.
I never thought I could win the French Open.
Just because you win the French Open it doesn't mean you can do well at Wimbledon.
I don't need to worry about being idolised.
I'm married. Who cares about me?
I feel like my whole life only tennis.
I would like to say now I was very enjoy the life right now.
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!
I look forward to competing.
Of course, after I retire I want to be the housewife, really.
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.
It's always tough when you're fighting with your husband on the court.
If I didn't do well at Wimbledon maybe Chinese people will forget about me.
The woman's tour is very tough for all of the players.
It was a big decision to leave the system because many people said I would fail.
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.
Of course you're nervous going into a final.
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 weather for me is nothing special. The weather couldn't kill me.
I need some time to recover. I'm not a machine.
I think players changing coaches is normal.
Tennis is best of three sets, so even if I lose the first set, I still have a chance.
I just follow my heart.
I'm still happy, I like this life.
People know what I'm doing.
When you do one thing, people think it's right or wrong. Maybe half-half.
I do what I want.
What I've accomplished for myself is beyond my wildest dreams. What I accomplished for my country is one of my most proud achievements.Collection: Dream
Age is nothing, can still win the Grand Slam, pretty happy about my age, more experience.Collection: Winning
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.Collection: Pain
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!Collection: Tattoo
Nobody says if you hit No. 2 in the world you have to win all your matches.Collection: Winning
Just because you win the French Open it doesn't mean you can do well at Wimbledon .Collection: Mean
Writing is like a mental masturbation to me.Collection: Writing
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.Collection: New York