Li Na First Round Press Conference: Apia International Sydney 2013

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Li Na quarterfinals press conference Apia International Sydney 2012

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LI NA MISSES OUT ON HATRICK

Li Na wanted to make it three out of three at the Sydney International, having won it for the last two years, but it was not to be, as Victoria Azarenka snatched victory from the Asian in a three-set match that lasted for nearly two hours.

Li was on a fantastic run, having won the French Open in 2011 by defeating Kim Clijsters. The Belarusian, Azarenka, had a fantastic run at the Sydney International, having defeated Jelena Jankovic and Marion Bartoli before defeating Li in the finals. It was the ninth career WTA title for the world no. 3, defeating her 29-year old Chinese opponent 6-2, 1-6, 6-3.

The Belarusian broke the Asian’s serve on three occasions in the first set and absolutely blitzed the first set. The first set was over in a shade over half an hour. At this point, it looked like Azarenka would cream Li Na, but it wasn’t going to be so. Li called her husband-cum-coach on to the court to get some tips.

This significantly improved her game in the second round. She broke Azarenka’s serve twice, during the fourth and sixth games, and snatched the set when the Belarusian struck a forehand wide. This brought the game level, with the third set promising to be a tight one.

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