Monday, June 6, 2011

China savors Li's French Open win (AP)

Li Na of China celebrates defeating Francesca Schiavone of Italy in two sets 6-4, 7-6, in the women's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday June 4, 2011.

Li Na's landmark French Open victory sparked celebrations and recognition throughout Asia on Sunday, while China's state media told its athletes to learn from her as they prepare for the London Olympics. "She is now the pride of Asia," said retired Thai player Paradorn Srichaphan. Li's victory over defending champion Francesca Schiavone on Saturday came at 11 p.m.


Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/ten/SIG=121bhqval/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=ap-frenchopen-chinareax

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