Li fought back from a (break down )in both sets against an opponent currently ranked fourth in the world on Wednesday.
Unlike in the last (round), Li's husband was around to see her win.Li Na said, "Yeah he saw the whole match. So after he said: 'Okay, I should give you a hug, you know. For the Europeans (not only) for China.’"
"I mean, I was so happy with what I’m doing now, because you know after Melbourne I didn’t (do well) until now. Before I never thought I could do well at Roland Garros because the (clay) courts for Asian players is not easy. But today I got (to the) semis so I hope I can do even better than (at) Melbourne."
After a (final) in Melbourne, needless to say Li Na is the first Chinese player to reach the semi-final stage here at Roland Garros.