Crowd will be on Li's side

Aussie fans expected to back Chinese star after Azarenka's 'gamesmanship'

Li Na is expected to receive the lion's share of crowd support in the Australian Open final on Saturday after Victoria Azarenka was accused of stooping to gamesmanship to reach the title match.

China's Li has consistently stated that Melbourne Park makes her feel at home, but world No 1Azarenka's relationship with patrons inside Rod Laver Arena has always been uneasy.