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Li was extremely impressed by the performances of Serena Williams at Wimbledon until now.
Li Na retired in 2014. (AFP pic)
LONDON: Li Na said that she was amazed at the impressive return of Serena Williams She is 36 years old and is a mother like Williams, but Asia's biggest player retired four years ago and is now focusing on educating her young family in Beijing.
The 2011 French Open and the 2014 Australian Open are not tempted to make a comeback, as she looks at the seven-time winner of Wimbledon Williams's face. at the All England Club for the first time since the American won the 2016 title
"How well she looks, especially after having a baby.I think she has a very big chance to win the trophy again, "said the former world number two at the All England Club
" I'm surprised she's playing so well. "It's very difficult , especially for women, to find the balance between your kids and tennis, but I think she's fine. "
" After four years, I still do not try to come back Especially for the woman, the body changes a lot and you have at least four or five months where you can not sleep all night When the baby cries or moves, the woman always wakes up next second, so it's very hard. "
Few players have reached the Grand Slam level after becoming mothers.
Belgian Kim Clijsters returned to win the 2009 US Open, while Margaret Court and Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the after giving birth at a time when the physical demands on the players were less intense.
Li said that she did not fail to play on the round, but she missed testing herself against the
"I live in Beijing. My life is much more relaxed, not like an athlete where you have to put pressure on yourself every second. Now I am just relaxed, I take care of the family and my husband helps me a lot, which makes the job a lot easier.
"I only pay attention to the family. I like to cook but I do not like to clean. We have a nanny doing this. "
" I do not really miss the tour but I miss the fight competition. You do not find that in normal life.
Williams faces Italian Camila Giorgi in the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Tuesday and although she is ranked 25th, she will face yet another seed, the first 10 falling early.
"When a player already wins four rounds, everyone has a chance because now the draw is pretty open," said Li. "
" It's tennis. Nobody walks on the ground saying OK, I'm going to give you a free match.Everybody is fighting a lot. "
Li plays with Japanese Ai Sugiyama in the ladies doubles invitation at Wimbledon.
"I took my entire family to London to look around the city, because for them it's the first time in London.They will watch me play at Wimbledon," she said. .
Li inspired a new generation of Chinese tennis players and the sport grew up in his homeland, with tournaments and installations multiplying
. the players and very good for the fans. For players, you do not have to travel long, you can just stay in the country, you can play big tournaments and face the best players. It's a very good chance for them, "said Li.
Wang Xinyu (fourth seed), Wang Xiyu (seeded number 10) and Zheng Qinwen are full for the last 16 meetings of the Wimbledon Girls.
"When I saw the three Chinese juniors play the past two days, the way they hit the ball is so fast. I'm not strong like them! ", Did she say.
