Li Na quotes

Li Na is a Chinese former professional tennis player who became one of the most successful Asian athletes in the sport’s history. Her Grand Slam victories at the French Open and Australian Open helped to popularize tennis across Asia. She has inspired a new generation of athletes and remains a trailblazer for Chinese sports. Here are 31 of her quotes:

I just follow my heart. (Li Na)
In badminton, they use a lot from the wrist. But I use a lot from the shoulder. View quote
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I need some time to recover. I'm not a machine. View quote
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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. View quote
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I would prefer to have no money but to have a nice family and good friends around. View quote
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I just keep fighting and try to be the last one standing. View quote
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I think because I was the first Chinese player to win a grand slam, people were thinking: 'She's not like normal people.' View quote
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I've played in a lot of big matches and you learn from them. View quote
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Tennis is best of three sets, so even if I lose the first set, I still have a chance. View quote
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I don't need to worry about being idolised. View quote
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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)
China tennis - we're getting bigger and bigger. View quote
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I look forward to competing. View quote
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People know what I'm doing. View quote
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I just feel exciting. View quote
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I never thought I could win the French Open. View quote
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I'm married. Who cares about me? View quote
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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! View quote
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If I didn't do well at Wimbledon maybe Chinese people will forget about me. View quote
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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. View quote
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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)
Just because you win the French Open it doesn't mean you can do well at Wimbledon. View quote
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I love New York City. View quote
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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. View quote
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I don't know how many years I can still play. I have to listen to my body and see how it feels. View quote
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Li Na - Image
Photo: Tourism Victoria from Australia, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: Chinese Athlete
Born: February 26, 1982
Quotes count: 31