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June 5, 2011
- Former coach expects Li Na to go further
- Li Na is likely to go even further in the future, said her former coach after China's tennis flag-bearer won Saturday's French Open final to become the first Asian to win a grand slam singles title.
June 5, 2011
- Li Na now sets sight on Wimbledon
- Newly-crowned French Open champion Li Na has set her sight on next month's Wimbledon Open.
• Li Na wins Asia's first grand slam singles title
• China expects Li Na to inspire young generation
June 5, 2011
- China expects Li Na to inspire young generation
- Chinese tennis chief Sun Jinfang on Saturday gave thumbs up to a record-breaking Li Na and expected the 29-year-old veteran to inspire a greater future for Chinese tennis.
June 7, 2011
- Rafa honored by Borg comparison
- Rafael Nadal said he was honored to be compared to Bjorn Borg after equaling the great Swede's record of six French Open titles with his 7-5, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-1 win over Roger Federer on Sunday.
June 7, 2011
- Federer's confidence boosted by Roland Garros run
- Roger Federer believes his run into the final of the French Open and the way he defied Rafael Nadal proves he is on the right track to add to his record haul of 16 Grand Slam titles.
June 3, 2011
- Nadal and Djokovic plan early celebrations
- Champion Rafa Nadal hopes to celebrate his birthday by beating Andy Murray in the French Open semi-finals today before Novak Djokovic bids to wrap up the world number one spot against Roger Federer.
June 3, 2011
- Li sweeps Sharapova aside for tilt at title
- Sixth seed Li Na became the first Chinese player to reach the final of the French Open when she beat Maria Sharapova 6-4 7-5 in an error-strewn clash at Roland Garros.
June 2, 2011
- Nadal reaches last four
- Rafael Nadal moved a step closer to a sixth French Open title with a 6-4 6-1 7-6 win over Robin Soderling in the last eight.
June 2, 2011
- Li seals semi-final spot in Paris
- Sixth seed Li Na of China is one win away from her second Grand Slam final after beating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 7-5, 6-2 Wednesday at the French Open.
June 1, 2011
- Soderling to test Nadal in final repeat
- Defending champion Rafa Nadal faces the only man to have beaten him at the French Open today when Robin Soderling will have his 2009 triumph but also last year's final defeat rattling in his mind.
