(from cntv.cn)
At Australian Open, China’s Li Na came into play on Wednesday, just two wins away from hoisting her second career Grand Slam title.
The Chinese sixth seed, squaring off against second seeded Maria Sharapova for a place in the Melbourne final. But if Li was to move on, she would have to knock off Sharapova, who came in-form. The Russian had conceded only nine games throughout her entire run to the round of four.
Both Sharapova and Li had played well throughout their events…but Li came out absolutely on fire, and in control.

Former French Open champion Li Na swept second-seeded Russian Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-2 to reach her second Australian Open final here on Thursday.
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