Do you think Na Li has the ability to win a grand slam?

Do you think Na Li has the ability to win a grand slam?

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she can be no1 in my opinion.

she has the ability, but can she actually use it and be consistent?

I think sadly no. There is too much competetion for Na to become a grand-slam winner. There are only four a year, and they are already being dominated by MaSha, Justine and the Williams.

Na could easily win a couple of Tier I's (or Premium Events, as they will be called next year), but think a grand slam is out of her reach. I could however be proved completly wrong.

she has the ability, but can she actually use it and be consistent?

what do you think she should do to be more consistent?

she has the ability, but can she actually use it and be consistent?

Right on the spot.

what do you think she should do to be more consistent?

make less errors, her match vs. knapp was:o:o

Talent wise, Yes. But she's inconsistent, and I don't think she's very mentally tough.
Just My Opinion.

I prefer she could reach the YEC firstly.

Hell NO!!!!

I prefer she could reach the YEC firstly.

exactly what I think

Ability yes, but then again I think almost everyone in the top 20 "can" win a Slam. (I use the word can rather loosely here, of course). But to really win a slam, you need much more than just a great game (and there are so many parts of Na's game she has to improve), you also need a lot of confidence, and Na just isn't there yet.

Honestly I would say no.

Everytime Li Na is about to make some real break through, she loses to herself in a very disappointing way. Take the Knapp match for example.
I think Li Na has ability to beat some good players in the first few rounds. But when it comes to semi finals or finals, usually she would just regain the name of UE queen.

But how I wish, how I wish that she could have less than 20 UEs for every match.

Yes ... said like i said last year when I watched her play in Miami. Na has ALOT of talent. She htis the ball hard but she moves it around well and when shes playing well shes thinking on the court. WILL she win a slam? I dont know buit does she have the TALENT? certainly ..... less talented players have won slams

you mean in dubs, right? :tape:

Yes ... said like i said last year when I watched her play in Miami. Na has ALOT of talent. She htis the ball hard but she moves it around well and when shes playing well shes thinking on the court. WILL she win a slam? I dont know buit does she have the TALENT? certainly ..... less talented players have won slams

...Like?

The beauty of sport is that, at any one time, it is very possible that someone could come out of the blue with a big win.

I think Li Na certainly has the ball striking ability to be a Grand Slam contender. If the draw is right and she remains on good form, then she certainly has a chance.

Has she won seven matches in a row in her career? Yes, and more. Has she won matches when she wasn't playing well? Yes. These are all good signs.

However, will she win a Grand Slam? Most likely not, given that there are many more other serious contenders. But never say never, the chance is always there.

I think she will in the next 2 years

I don't know, but players like Bartolli can be in the Wimbledon final, Na could be a Wimbledon winner. You never know.

Do you think Na Li has the ability to win a grand slam?

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Dunno :confused::confused::confused:

Help me SpamSpam - give me some of YOUR in-depth analysis.

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Any one can have a hot two weeks and win a slam. I mean look at maria in 2004. She was not ready to win the Big W and she even say that. She says she was having a hot two weeks. Now she is ready to win slams more often.

So yes Na can, but will she. Let just say I am not going to put money on it.

Dunno but she has great calves.

:spit: What?!?! :lol: ...no

Dammit I clicked yes by accident. :armed: Her game is too prone to breakdowns to ever win a slam, but I could see her making a semi.

tracy austin said na is a top 10 player if she believes in herself :rolls:

...Like?

True, much like Davenport. Na really knows how to hit those backhands into the corners while being stretched out wide. I said Na is similar to Davenport because they both hit with effortless power but the balls are always placed well. I never expect Na to just hit a ball crosscourt...I'm always confident that she pull the ball down the line. I don't know if she'll win a Slam, but it depends on her draw. If Chakvetadze can make a Slam semifinal then Li can or even a final. Heck, she had chances to go far at Slams, she just didn't take advantage of her opportunities.

Yes. Talent and ability wise, she has the power to blast anyone off court. 46 60 60 against Pierce, anyone? Anyway, she just needs to develop the consistency and more importantly, the belief in herself to go far.

Well those groundies of hers are definitely grand slam material (the way she strikes them with ferocious pace & accuracy) & its just a matter of her controlling them at crucial times in grand slam tournaments against the top players. plus boosting her mentality & extra dimensions in her game will do a lot of good in her quest.

When she will win one? I dunno, guess she just needs more consistent results like Doha to prove her worth.

you mean in dubs, right? :tape:

Her only real chance is in singles (as she is a full time singles player). If she can't win in singles there's no way she will in doubles.

hhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......... ............. NO

she has shots deffo but its her mind thta hurts her
i think she is gonna win Games this year,dont know why,if she is heatlhy :confused:

she has shots deffo but its her mind thta hurts her
i think she is gonna win Games this year,dont know why,if she is heatlhy :confused:

I think she will win one this year.

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She can beat every player when she is on. She starts to be more confortable, more confident. She ever had the game; not the mind. I love her character though. Its tough to win 7 matches in a row. But she has shown, for example last year IW, she can do it. She just has to go match per match. So, definitely, she has the ability.

she has the ability.

She can beat every player when she is on. She starts to be more confortable, more confident. She ever had the game; not the mind. I love her character though. Its tough to win 7 matches in a row. But she has shown, for example last year IW, she can do it. She just has to go match per match. So, definitely, she has the ability.

yes, she is playing so well in US Open now.

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If she's the favorite to win the match, she gets tight. But if she's playing an opponent who is a favorite, she usually steps up and make an upset.

yes, she is playing so well in US Open now.

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samsam is alive :eek:

Na Li is playing so well now. Better luck next time.

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Shes going to get a bigger serve.As she said more practice
and be more consistent less error will make her a grandlsma champion sh

Let's be honest. She has a great talent and AO SF is something we should all respect. But..She never faced a player who is on top form (like Henin , Wickmayer , Azarenka , Zvonareva....)

She def. Erakovic (not a big deal) , she saved 2 MP's against Szavay , she def. Hantuchova (error machine just like Li Na...maybe worse) , she def. 3 winners Wozniacki , old and lazy Venus..and has lost against mummy Serena.

She can win tournaments like Indian Wells , Miami or Tokyo..(i still have doubts but whatever) but if we're talking about winning a slam ; my vote is NO. Absoultely not....

If she plays like this AO, YES :D

she has shots deffo but its her mind thta hurts her
i think she is gonna win Games this year,dont know why,if she is heatlhy :confused:

i was close :rolls:
she was 4. in Beijing :lol:

she doesnt have the regularity to achieve this...

I think she is doing very well to achieve this level. She is too inconsistent and too much error to be at the next level ie. GS Champions. So at the moment at best for her is to win IW or beijing. However, she can improve things like the serve which I think she got the strength to have a big serve also you need real weapons to be at the top and at the moment she doesn't have a real weapon.

She does have the ability but I can't see her ever winning one.

If she ceases to donate points on a recurring basis, whipping herself, she surely can. Her serve is decent, net play sporadic, but her groundstrokes are good enough to keep her out of harm's way, provided she is consistent with same. She's more than capable.

Yes she can if she stays injury free and can continue to improve mentally. As the underdog she is very tough. She came very very close yesterday to beating Serena, Venus and Caroline which would have been amazing. I am sure no one would want to face her in a final. However, if she is expected to win then will not. I think she is starting to improve now with her current coaching.

No!

she wont win a first slam at 29yrs too old plus she is injury prone soon she will disappear for months only to resurface at Wimbledon...thats no recipe for winning big.

I think of all the 'Golden Flowers' Na has the most potential to win a Slam. But saying that, in reality I can't see her beating the likes of the Williams sisters, Kim, Justine in order to get the title.

Would love to see her win a Slam though!! :worship:

She's great when she's on but I agree with many other posters. She's too inconsistent and she's no spring chicken. She may have improved with age but it would be a hell of a push to take the next couple of steps.

Yes.
She has the abilities to challenge top players and has won against them.

She's 28 and has never been to a tier II final. Go figure.

Na is too inconsistent with her style of play. If her groundstrokes are finding the mark, she can defeat anyone in the Top 10 but if her groundstrokes are producing unforced errors, she can lose to a player that is below 100.

oh......i'm just dream about Na can get a tier I tournament's title:lol:

Hell to the NAw

No.

She´s like Schnyder, Safarova, Radwanska...talent but defo not a slam winner,never

No.

I admire her ambition, and I would be happy for her if she did - but no, I can't see it happen.

her run to the AO10 is flukish,see her lose early or disappear from tennis for months.She is injury prone and is just not consistent.I think Zheng is more consistent than Li she doesnt make as many errors plus she plays consistently all year..

i think she can but li would need some luck too (draws opening up, injuries to a couple of main contenders).

I could see her stealing one, yes. She has the abiliy to take out top players, she's shown that numerous times, all she needs is one big win and a nice draw and she can do it.

I will stop watching tennis if she ever wins a Grand Slam in singles. So I hope she never does, and I really cant see it happening anyway.

If all the players in the tourney play to their potential..., no. She does not have the ability to win a slam.

I will stop watching tennis if she ever wins a Grand Slam in singles. So I hope she never does, and I really cant see it happening anyway.
That is quite a statement
Why will you stop watching tennis if she wins a GS?

Do you have some personal problem with her?

never :lol:

That is quite a statement
Why will you stop watching tennis if she wins a GS?

Do you have some personal problem with her?


I think Na's game is the epitome of brainless tennis, and I find it painful to watch her play. Nothing personal about her as a person, just as a robotic mindless tennis player. ;)

Come on you guys. :lol: Na is not going to win a Grand Slam. The very idea is ridiculous.

Mentally she's not tough enough. Game wise possibly.

Na Li will win a slam.

Yes, well said

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anything can happen especially in womens tennis :D

Why not.

Well done Na Li, she is playing so well in AO2011

Well done Li Na, she will win on this Saturday.

Do it Na :bounce:

Well done Li Na, she will win on this Saturday.
She will not
Kim hand her double bagels on a plate

Sam your threads is a curse
you lifted it again just in time
by bye Na

Do it Na :bounce:

Yes, well said.

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Spam spam you are such a jinxer :sobbing:

You are epic.

you better delete this thread right now :secret:
otherwise Lena will blame you hard

I somehow feel she will lose to Kim tomorrow:lol:

No.

She´s like Schnyder, Safarova, Radwanska...talent but defo not a slam winner,never

While I still think Na will not win a slam (in her career), I wouldnt use such strong words today. Thats because of the date. After seeing Schiavone win a slam, I believe anyone on WTA can win a slam. It takes good nerves. They all can play tennis. But not always in the final of a slam. Schiavone played her very best when it most mattered.

I think Na can not do it.

(Clijster´s mental strength>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Stosur´s mental strength)

She will win French Open 2011 tomorrow.

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While I still think Na will not win a slam (in her career),

Where else is she supposed to win a slam?

Na GOAT

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She will win French Open 2011 tomorrow.

I hope so:)

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Of course!

I will stop watching tennis if she ever wins a Grand Slam in singles. So I hope she never does, and I really cant see it happening anyway.

:tape: Potentially a big day on Saturday then. Hopefully Na doesn't feel the pressure for this big occasion for you.

:tape: Potentially a big day on Saturday then. Hopefully Na doesn't feel the pressure for this big occasion for you.

Yes, well said.
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Well done Na Li, you did it!!!

Li BREAKS SamSam curse :worship:

I will stop watching tennis if she ever wins a Grand Slam in singles. So I hope she never does, and I really cant see it happening anyway.

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Goodbye Ryan :sad:

Bye Bye Ryan Can i be Mod now ? :sad:

140 people were wrong :angel:

I will stop watching tennis if she ever wins a Grand Slam in singles. So I hope she never does, and I really cant see it happening anyway.

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I will stop watching tennis if she ever wins a Grand Slam in singles. So I hope she never does, and I really cant see it happening anyway.
Am I mistaken or you posted something congtatulating Na Lin in another thread?

If not, wil you still reamin mod on the TF if you no longer watch tennis?

140 people were wrong :angel:
I am proud to say that I was among those who predicted her win some day.

Bye Ryan :tears:

Ryan :wavey:

but Ryan can still be a mod? Is watching tennis a prerequisite for being a mod? :sobbing:

Did Ryan got a ban?:lol:

:oh:

Ryan you can still watch...

the posts here :sobbing:

ooops 141 people are wrong...

Am I mistaken or you posted something congtatulating Na Lin in another thread?

If not, wil you still reamin mod on the TF if you no longer watch tennis?

I think he said he became a fan of Li after that performance.

:lol: someone put no today after her win :spit:

I am Ryan's lawyer and I'm here to represent my client on his behalf. I demand that his ban on watching tennis ever again be lifted due to the fact that the question stated "Do you think Na Li has the ability to win a grand slam?" Na Li has won a slam but not a grand slam. Until then my client has the right to watch tennis until Na Li has achieved the grand slam.

I am Ryan's lawyer and I'm here to represent my client on his behalf. I demand that his ban on watching tennis ever again be lifted due to the fact that the question stated "Do you think Na Li has the ability to win a grand slam?" Na Li has won a slam but not a grand slam. Until then my client has the right to watch tennis until Na Li has achieved the grand slam.

He is in law school as far as I remember :shrug: so he can take care of himself

:lol: someone put no today after her win :spit:

i know -facepalm- :lol:

it was at 140 after the match ended...

:spit: What?!?! :lol: ...no

LOL @ your signature, how about quoting yourself NOW?
With the :spit: and :lol:, you're just as ignorant as the people saying 'pushers' cannot be no.1. Don't you think your horse is too high for you?

I prefer she could reach the YEC firstly.

Funny thing is, Na even won her first slam before reaching a YEC. After ignored by the one upstairs all these years, she was finally noticed and got cut a big fat slice.

but Ryan can still be a mod? Is watching tennis a prerequisite for being a mod? :sobbing:

Good point. He can still be a mod without watching tennis :oh:

I am Ryan's lawyer and I'm here to represent my client on his behalf. I demand that his ban on watching tennis ever again be lifted due to the fact that the question stated "Do you think Na Li has the ability to win a grand slam?" Na Li has won a slam but not a grand slam. Until then my client has the right to watch tennis until Na Li has achieved the grand slam.

:lol::lol::lol:

Goodbye Ryan

Judging by some of the posts/people on this board, I don't think actually watching tennis is a pre-requisite for ANYONE, mod or not.

;)

samsam4087 :worship:

samsam4087 :worship:

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No, never. And this poll will never be as great as the Elena past her peak one, either.

Carl Maes - former coach of Clijsters and ex-big shot at the LTA is now a sometime commentator on Belgian television. His co-commentator Sabine Appelmans remarked during Li's quarter final match that it was Li's big dream to win the tournament. Maes said, "and a dream it will remain." :lol:

I will stop watching tennis if she ever wins a Grand Slam in singles. So I hope she never does, and I really cant see it happening anyway.

:facepalm: :facepalm:

LOL :haha:

You would never know with Li Na back then. She does have big weapons, her forehand and backhand. But she's volatile, inconsistent and rather one-dimensional. Her chance is 50:50 to win a slam.

Carl Maes - former coach of Clijsters and ex-big shot at the LTA is now a sometime commentator on Belgian television. His co-commentator Sabine Appelmans remarked during Li's quarter final match that it was Li's big dream to win the tournament. Maes said, "and a dream it will remain." :lol:

Huh? I never knew these two have commented together on a match; it is usually a journalist (Gerlo, Van Meensel and Gommé) accompanied by a co-commentator (Appelmans, Maes, Callens and occasionally Monami). Are you sure about this?

And Maes is working with Clijsters again - I wonder how that will turn out.

Maes :rolleyes: :bigwave:

Na's achieved her dream while Maes is forever a MUG :spit:

Huh? I never knew these two have commented together on a match; it is usually a journalist (Gerlo, Van Meensel and Gommé) accompanied by a co-commentator (Appelmans, Maes, Callens and occasionally Monami). Are you sure about this?
No, I'm not sure. I watched the tennis on Eurosport and switched to vrt (or canvas) for one or two minutes during a commercial. It definitely was Maes who made that remark and I thought I recognized Appelmans as well, but it could have been another female I suppose.

No, never. And this poll will never be as great as the Elena past her peak one, either.

Yes, well said.

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Na Li will win Australian Open 2013.

I will stop watching tennis if she ever wins a Grand Slam in singles.???

Are these people still here?:eek:

I will stop watching tennis if she ever wins a Grand Slam in singles.???

Are these people still here?:eek:

Fat-Shu :cheer:

Second Slam for Na Li. :worship: Coming for those double digits. :worship:

I was a total naysayer, but to be fair, at the time this thread was made (and a long time after it was made as well) Li was just a random top 20 player. Still, it's good she's proven that you can break through at quite an advanced age :oh:.