Sebia and Montenegro player Jelena Jankovic said in her blog that Chinese player Li Na is one of her best friends on the tour on Monday.

Before Monday's match against Lourdes Domiguez Lino of Spain, Jankovic trained with Li Na. Then she defeated Lino with 6-0, 6-1.

"I'm happy with the way I played," Jankovic said in her blog, "First round is always tough as you have to get used to the courts and the conditions."

"This week has been tough because I haven't been getting enough sleep." she added.

After the match against Lino, Jankovic attedned several press conferences. She was asked lots of questions about her partner in women's doubles, Li Na.

"She is a nice girl and a great player. I really enjoy playing doubles with her, as well as practicing."

This is not the first time for Jankovic to partner Li Na. They won the women's doubles title in the Birminghan Open in June.

(Xinhua News Agency September 21, 2006)