Top quotes by Li Na

I would prefer to have no money but to have a nice family and good friends around. Votes: 27

I love New York City. Votes: 22

I would like to say now I was very enjoy the life right now. Votes: 17

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. Votes: 16

I never thought I could win the French Open. Votes: 16

If I didn't do well at Wimbledon maybe Chinese people will forget about me. Votes: 14

Just because you win the French Open it doesn't mean you can do well at Wimbledon. Votes: 13

I think because I was the first Chinese player to win a grand slam, people were thinking: 'She's not like normal people.' Votes: 11

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. Votes: 10

Tennis is best of three sets, so even if I lose the first set, I still have a chance. Votes: 10

It was a big decision to leave the system because many people said I would fail. Votes: 9

Age is nothing, can still win the Grand Slam, pretty happy about my age, more experience. Votes: 9

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.' Votes: 8

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. Votes: 8

I look forward to competing. Votes: 8

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! Votes: 7

The weather for me is nothing special. The weather couldn't kill me. Votes: 6

I just follow my heart. Votes: 6

When you do one thing, people think it's right or wrong. Maybe half-half. Votes: 6

In badminton, they use a lot from the wrist. But I use a lot from the shoulder. Votes: 6

I just keep fighting and try to be the last one standing. Votes: 4

If I have children, after school they'll always feel happy energy in the home. Votes: 4

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. Votes: 4

China tennis - we're getting bigger and bigger. Votes: 3

I need some time to recover. I'm not a machine. Votes: 2

It's always tough when you're fighting with your husband on the court. Votes: 2

I'm still happy, I like this life. Votes: 2

I do what I want. Votes: 2

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. Votes: 0

I don't know how many years I can still play. I have to listen to my body and see how it feels. Votes: 0

I don't need to worry about being idolised. Votes: 0

I feel like my whole life only tennis. Votes: 0

I just feel exciting. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I think players changing coaches is normal. Votes: 0

I'm married. Who cares about me? Votes: 0

Just because you win the French Open it doesn't mean you can do well at #‎ Wimbledon . Votes: 0

Nobody says if you hit No. 2 in the world you have to win all your matches. Votes: 0

Of course you're nervous going into a final. Votes: 0

Of course, after I retire I want to be the housewife, really. Votes: 0

People know what I'm doing. Votes: 0

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! Votes: 0

What I've accomplished for myself is beyond my wildest dreams. What I accomplished for my country is one of my most proud achievements. Votes: 0

Writing is like a mental masturbation to me. Votes: 0

I've played in a lot of big matches and you learn from them. Votes: 0