Tag Archives: Tennis

Victoria Azarenka defeats Li Na to win 2013 Australian Open final

January 26, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A final low on quality but high on drama was claimed by the Belarusian 4-6 6-4 6-3 as Li’s hopes of becoming the first Asian player to win in Melbourne were dashed. Twice the Chinese had to call for the … read more »

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Serena Williams sees off Victoria Azarenka to win US Open

September 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Pre-tournament favourite Serena Williams claimed the fourth US Open singles title of her career at the expense of world number one Victoria Azarenka this evening. It looked as though Williams was going to live up to her billing when she … read more »

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Sharapova beats Li to win Rome title

May 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Maria Sharapova saved match point to beat Li Na Li Na 4-6 6-4 7-6(5) in the WTA Rome final after a two-hour rain break effectively turned the match into a tie-break shootout. Heavy rain sent the players running for cover … read more »

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Djokovic wins 2011 Australian Open (Pictures)

January 30, 2011 by benim

Andy Murray’s Grand Slam final misery continued on Sunday as the British No 1 was comprehensively beaten by Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Murray looked out of sorts from the off and was second best throughout a one-sided encounter … read more »

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Kim Clijsters beats Li Na to win Australian Open 2011 final

January 29, 2011 by benim

The former world No 1, who has suggested she will retire again at the end of the season, recovered from dropping the first set on Rod Laver to record a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory. Li had appeared on course to … read more »

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