AUSTRALIAN OPEN: Clijsters wins title over China’s Li
January 29, 2011 - 2:15 am
MELBOURNE -- Belgium's Kim Clijsters showed the poise that comes with experience, winning the Australian Open title over China's Li Na, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.
Clijsters turned the tables after losing the first set, relying on defense against Li's powerful groundstrokes.
Li started strong with the first set win, looking like she might become the first Asian to win a major title in women's tennis.