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China anoints French Open champion Li as tennis legend

Chinese state media proclaimed Li Na's victory in the French Open on Saturday as the stuff of legends and miracles, elevating Asia's first grand slam singles winner to near mythic status in a country where national glory and athletic feats are closely entwined.
Tough nut Li breaks new ground for Asia

Li Na hits the ball hard and flat, displays her emotions, cracks acerbic jokes, is relatively old at 29 and her landmark triumph at the French Open will be welcomed far further afield than China.
China's Li bids for Asian grand slam breakthrough

China's Li bids for Asian grand slam breakthrough
French Open: More to come from me, says Schiavone

Holder Francesca Schiavone promised there was more to come after beating Serbian 10th seed Jelena Jankovic 6-3 2-6 6-4 to book her place in the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday.

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Francesca Schiavone

China anoints French Open champion Li as tennis legend

Tough nut Li breaks new ground for Asia

China's Li bids for Asian grand slam breakthrough

French Open: More to come from me, says Schiavone