She beat Azarenka in straight (sets) and broke back instantly both times that she lost on her serve. It’s her (style) of play as well as her (trail-blazing )achievements that have the fans excited.”
"She was great today. She’s absolutely (fabulous). I saw her for the whole match and she was very calm and she just beat the opponent. And actually the opponent was not bad. She’s just been (defeated) by Li Na."
"It’s amazing. I’m really happy for her. She’s... I am so proud of her."
"Actually she’s the first great tennis player in China. I think she (means) a lot, just like Yao Ming, China’s first great basketball player. I think both of them are very... they represent something."
It’s not just the Chinese who have been taken in by Li Na. Her victory today was met by rapturous (applause) on court and she also has some loyal local fans behind her as well.