Clijsters breaks Chinese hearts

2011-01-30 08:11:01

Belgium's Kim Clijsters came from a set down to beat Li Na 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 and win her maiden Australian Open title on Saturday, dashing Chinese hopes of a first ever Grand Slam win. Li's star is still rising Tennis community bubbling with enthusiasm

Li's star is still rising

2011-01-30 08:11:01

Watching her lose to the more experienced Kim Clijsters in three sets in the Australian Open final was a huge disappointment to me, and the hundreds of millions of Chinese who urged her on in front of their TVs at the weekend.

Tennis community bubbling with enthusiasm

2011-01-30 08:11:01

Although Li Na was foiled in her attempt to land China's first-ever Grand Slam title, the impact of her success at the Australian Open is enormous and is expected to give tennis in China a huge boost.

Clijsters wins second set to level in Melbourne

2011-01-29 18:58:26

Belgian tennis star Kim Clijsters, triple US Open champion, claimed her first-ever Australian Open singles title here on Saturday, beating China's Li Na 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final.

Li Na's feat will aid Asia's bid for "fifth slam"

2011-01-28 15:29:16

Li Na's spectacular progress to the final of the Australian Open will boost the continent's bid to host a "fifth grand slam", the Asian Tennis Federation's chief told Reuters on Friday.

2011 likely to be last full year on tour, says Clijsters

2011-01-28 14:56:38

Kim Clijsters, who takes on Li Na in the final of the Australian Open this weekend, said on Friday that 2011 would probably be her last full year on the women's tour.

Clijsters beats Zvonareva, to meet Li Na in final

2011-01-27 17:23:15

Kim Clijsters advanced to the Australian Open final with a comfortable win over Vera Zvonareva and will play for the title against Li Na.

Finally, here comes the Chinese Slam finalist

2011-01-27 14:09:21

Li Na is on fire to become the first Chinese player to win a Grand Slam final, as she kicked out world No.1 Catholine Wozniacki 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in Thursday's semifinal of Australia Open.

Nadal walks precipice in search of perfection

2011-01-27 13:24:51

The sight of a stricken Rafa Nadal being finished off by fellow Spaniard David Ferrer at the Australian Open on Wednesday was a stark reminder of the precipice he walks in search of sporting perfection.

Former world No 1 Henin quits tennis for 2nd time

2011-01-27 11:10:38

Former No 1 Justine Henin retired from tennis for a second time on Wednesday, citing a lingering elbow injury that cut short her comeback from a glittering career that included seven Grand Slam titles.

Nadal loses at quarter-finals

2011-01-27 10:14:28

An injury-affected Nadal lost for the second straight year in the Australian Open quarterfinals, going down 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 Wednesday to fellow Spaniard David Ferrer.

Murray dodges Dolgopolov bullet to break into semi-finals

2011-01-26 15:23:48

Andy Murray ended Alexandr Dolgopolov's brilliant debut at Melbourne Park, slaying the giant-killing Ukrainian 7-5 6-3 6-7 6-3 with an impeccable defensive game to ease into the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday.