Wuhan (China): World No 2 Simona Halep described recently-retired tennis star Li Na as a "real champion" and "a very kind person", adding that she particularly enjoyed listening to her speeches during tournaments.


Aall over: Li Na wipes her tears at a press conference in Beijing, yesterday. Pic: AP/PTI 

"She's really nice and was very good player... very special, because every time her speeches were very funny," the Romanian said.