Tennis
Serena beats Li to reach Oz Open final
(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-01-28 13:28
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MELBOURNE: Defending champion Serena Williams eased past China's Li Na 7-6 7-6 to reach the final of the Australian Open on Thursday.
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 Serena Williams of the US reacts during her semi-final match against China's Li Na at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 28, 2010. [Agencies]
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Although heavily strapped on both legs and appearing fatigued, Williams's serve remained strong and it produced an ace when needed to seal the first set after Li broke back to force a tiebreaker.
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Williams is bidding for her fifth title at Melbourne Park and will meet either Belgium's Justine Henin or China's Zheng Jie, who play later on Thursday, in the final.
