Former top-ranked tennis superstar Serena Williams has been missing from the sport since winning Wimbledon last year. A number of injuries and health scares has kept her off the court for nearly a year, but with the help of a world-renowned trainer, Williams plans on defending her Wimbledon crown next month.
Li Na won her first Grand Slam, capturing the French Open title, on Saturday, reports the Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com. She defeated Francesca Schiavone in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6, to become the first player from China ever to win a Grand Slam tournament.
Li Na defeated Maria Sharapova 6-4, 7-5 today at the French Open to reach her second straight championship match. Li Na will face defending French Open champion Francesca Schiavone on Saturday in the championship final. Schiavone defeated Marion Bartoli today 6-3, 6-3.
Kim Clijsters won her first Australian Open tennis championship, and fourth major of her career, by defeating Li Na, in three sets, on Saturday. The Associated Press, courtesy of espn.com, has the story, below.