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! – Li Na
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
I think because I was the first Chinese player to win a grand slam, people were thinking: ‘She’s not like normal people.’ – Li Na
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. – 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. – Li Na
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
I don’t know how many years I can still play. I have to listen to my body and see how it feels. – Li Na
