Archive for category: Li Na
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Li Na to face Zakopalova in Shenzhen final
The organisers of the first Shenzhen Gemdale Open being played in China this week will be delighted that one of their own players will battle for the trophy in the final. Li Na, the world number 7 and top seed, made relatively light work of her match against her countrywoman [...] -
Li Na to face Peng in Shenzhen semis in China
Top seed and world number 7 Na Li of China progressed to the semi finals in this tournament being held in southern China, at the expense of Bojana Jovanovski, the 8th seed and world number 56 from Serbia. Li had two very easy straight sets rounds to begin her challenge [...] -
Li Na and Bartoli through to Shenzhen quarter-finals
The inaugural International Tier $500,000 Shenzhen Longgang Gemdale Open in southern China has its home player, Na Li as its number one seed, plus a whole host of the WTA’s top players to showcase. In second round play on Wednesday afternoon, Li Na took on the 129th ranked American Julia [...] -
Azarenka defeats Li Na at the WTA Championships in Istanbul
In the last match on Friday at the year end WTA championships in Istanbul, Victoria Azarenka and Na Li took to the court to battle for the last place in the quarter finals. This match of power tennis played mostly from the baseline was in complete contrast the previous match [...] -
Li Na overcomes Kerber at the WTA Championships in Istanbul
After her heroics in Wednesday’s over three hour match against Vika Azarenka, which Azarenka won 6-4 in the deciding set, Angelique Kerber was back on court on Thursday, less than 24 hours after her epic match in which she gave her all in a spectacular demonstration of her power tennis [...] -
Serena Williams defeats Li Na at the WTA Championships
For full match report, click here: Serena Williams vs Li Na As It Happened Serena Williams won her second match at this year’s WTA Championships in Istanbul after beating Li Na in straight sets 7-6 (2) 6-3. However, the quality of the match has dissapointed a bit as both players [...] -
Serena Williams vs Li Na Live Commentary WTA Championships
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WTA Top Players: The Road to WTA Championships in Istanbul
The TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships is the culmination of the 2012 season with the tour’s elite eight players competing for the coveted title. Here’s a look at how each woman booked her place in this week’s event. 1. Victoria Azarenka: After having long been touted as a future Major [...] -
Sharapova beats Li Na to set up dream China Open final against Azarenka
In the first women’s semi-final at the China Open in Beijing, world number two Maria Sharapova took on home favourite Li Na for a place in the final of the Premier Mandatory event. The pair’s last match was a tense three-setter in the final of the Italian Open in May, [...] -
Li Na beats Agnieszka Radwanska to reach China Open 2012 semifinals
Li Na beat Agnieszka Radwanska for the third consecutive time on hard courts when the pair met in the quarterfinals of the China Open today. With the 6-4 6-2 victory, Li secured the final place at the WTA championships in Istanbul, as well as a date with Maria Sharapova in [...] -
Li Na beats Peng in a thriller to reach China Open 2012 QFs
Number 8 ranked and 7th seeded Na Li, China’s French Open grand slam champion of 2011 and national heroine, took on her countrywoman Shuai Peng, unseeded and ranked 49, in the third round on centre court in the night match of their home tournament. The more experienced Li came back [...] -
Li Na beats Petrova in 2nd round of China Open, Jankovic also through
Nadia Petrova’s great run to win in Tokyo last week was surprisingly brought to an abrupt and very fast end in the second round of the China Open on Tuesday. Up against Li Na against whom she had won their all six of their prior meetings, albeit not in the [...] -
Li Na beats Schiavone, Goerges defeats King at China Open 2012
Li Na overcame Francesca Schiavone with a 6-2 6-3 victory to advance into the second round of China Open 2012. Julia Goerges came back from a set down to defeat Vania King 6-7 (9) 7-5 6-2 and booked herself a next round ticket. Li earned BP on Schiavone’s opening service [...]
