Johannesburg: Chinese tennis star Li Na said that her coach saved her marriage after he took over coaching duties from her husband Jiang Shan.

Jiang, usually in the stands when Li plays, has long been the butt of Li`s jokes about his snoring and their domestic life.

According to Sport24, Li credited her coach Carlos Rodriguez for saving her marriage life, saying that it is much easier for husband to be a husband as he is not a coach anymore.`

Meanwhile, Li quipped that Jiang was not of much use in the kitchens, adding that it is easier for her if he pays for her while they are eating out.