Li Na eyes victory in 2nd major final

2011-06-03 16:28:05

Li Na carried the hopes of her continent to become the first Asian player to make the French Open final.

Sharapova's 10 double-faults help Li's meet with Schiavone

2011-06-03 10:42:35

As Maria Sharapova prepared to serve while only a point from defeat in the French Open semifinals, Li Na was thinking what any opponent would at that precise moment.

Asia's hope Li sets up Schiavone final

2011-06-03 10:29:32

China's Li Na carried the hopes of a continent into the French Open final as she blew away Maria Sharapova's dream of a career grand slam to set up a Roland Garros showdown with holder Francesca Schiavone on Thursday.

Schiavone bottles up Bartoli to reach final

2011-06-03 09:54:25

Francesca Schiavone compared herself to a fine Italian wine improving with age after the defending champion ended French hopes of Roland Garros glory with a semi-final win over Marion Bartoli on Thursday.

Li Na advances to French Open final

2011-06-02 22:13:52

China's tennis legend Li Na made history again at the French Open, beating Maria Sharapova of Russia 6-4, 7-5 here on Thursday to roar into the women's singles final.

Li and Bartoli ride waves of hope on semi-final day

2011-06-02 16:09:16

Li Na and Marion Bartoli carry the weight of their nations on Thursday when they take on three-times grand slam champion Maria Sharapova and holder Francesca Schiavone respectively in the French Open semi-finals.

Aching Murray reaches French semifinals

2011-06-02 11:13:10

His ankle is hurting and his next opponent is Rafael Nadal.

China's Li finally finds feet on clay at French Open

2011-06-02 06:51:54

Li Na said she had surprised herself after becoming the first Chinese player to reach the last four in singles at Roland Garros on Wednesday.

Li Na reaches semifinals at French Open

2011-06-01 22:19:47

Australian Open finalist Li Na advanced to the semifinals of the French Open by beating fourth-seeded Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 7-5, 6-2 Wednesday.

Soderling to test Nadal in final repeat

2011-06-01 12:01:34

Defending champion Rafa Nadal faces the only man to have beaten him at the French Open on Wednesday when Robin Soderling will have his 2009 triumph but also last year's final defeat rattling in his mind.

Austrian Koellerer banned for life for match-fixing

2011-06-01 10:53:57

Austrian tennis player Daniel Koellerer has been banned from the sport for life for match-fixing, the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) said on Tuesday.

Federer sets up semi showdown against Djokovic

2011-06-01 09:29:50

The world No 3 Roger Federer set up a semifinal clash with the world No. 2 Novak Djokovic at the French Open after defeating the ninth seeded Gael Monfils 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(3) on Tuesday.