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Li Na Quotes

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

"Li Na, China's double grand slam winner, forced to retire with knee injury", www.theguardian.com. September 18, 2014.

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

"French Open: Li Na stays on the level after life-changing Paris victory". Interview with Kevin Mitchell, www.theguardian.com. May 26, 2012.

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.

"Wimbledon 2011: Li Na loses way and husband as Sabine Lisicki triumphs" by Paul Hayward, www.theguardian.com. June 23, 2011.

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

"Chinese tennis fans tracking Li Na's French Open progress" by Gary Morley, edition.cnn.com. June 2, 2012.

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.

"Li Na, China's double grand slam winner, forced to retire with knee injury", www.theguardian.com. September 18, 2014.

I don't need to worry about being idolised.

"Li Na of China keeps feet on ground after historic French Open victory" by Simon Cambers, www.theguardian.com. June 5, 2011.

People know what I'm doing.

"Busted Racquet Interview: Li Na on rebels and snoring husbands". Interview with Chris Chase, sports.yahoo.com. March 22, 2011.

I never thought I could win the French Open.

"Li Na of China keeps feet on ground after historic French Open victory" by Simon Cambers, www.theguardian.com. June 5, 2011.

I'm married. Who cares about me?

"Li Na of China keeps feet on ground after historic French Open victory" by Simon Cambers, www.theguardian.com. June 5, 2011.

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

"French Open 2012: Li Na defence breached but Maria Sharapova survives" by Kevin Mitchell, www.theguardian.com. June 4, 2012.