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.

Roger Federer crashed out of Australian Open

2011-01-27 21:22:44

Defending champion Roger Federer on Thursday was crashed out of Australian Open in semi final.

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 15:07:49

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.

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.

Li Na beats world No.1 Wozniacki in Australia Open

2011-01-27 13:53:54

Li Na becomes the first Chinese player to make it to a Grand Slam final, as she kicked out World No. 1 Catholine Wozniacki 3-6 7-5 6-3 in Thursday's semi-final of Australian Open.

Li Na beats world No.1 Wozniacki in Australia Open

2011-01-27 13:53:54

Li Na becomes the first Chinese player to make it to a Grand Slam final, as she kicked out World No. 1 Catholine Wozniacki 3-6 7-5 6-3 in Thursday's semi-final of Australian 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.

Ferrer ends Nadal's Slam bid in upset

2011-01-27 07:12:33

MELBOURNE - Injury-hit world No 1 Rafael Nadal was sensationally dumped from the Australian Open quarterfinals 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 by Spanish compatriot David Ferrer on Wednesday.