Li Na Australian Open 2014: Chinese Star Wins Year’s First Grand Slam Tournament [VIDEO] : TENNIS : Sports World News

The third time’s a appeal for Chinese language star Li Na, who defeated Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia, 7-6, (7-3) 6-0 to win the 2014 Australian Open and nab her second Grand Slam title after profitable the 2011 French Open.

The world’s fourth-ranked feminine tennis participant got here again sturdy this yr after dropping within the 2011 and 2013 finale of the yr’s first Grand Slam event.

“At the least, you already know, I made it,” Li mentioned after the match to CNN.com. “Not just like the final two occasions, all the time feeling (there was) yet one more step. However this time I am so proud myself.”

Li, who was the odds-on favourite to beat the 24-year outdated Slovak, took command of the sport early with a 2-0 lead within the first set. Nonetheless, Cibulkova rallied and even grabbed a 4-3 benefit. The primary set was shut {that a} tiebreaker was required to determine the winner. However as soon as Li obtained her groove, the Slovak had no likelihood stopping her.

The Chinese language not solely endeared herself to the group for her excellent play on the courtroom, but in addition for her comical feedback in the course of the post-game interview. She significantly thanked her agent Max Eisenbud for serving to her obtain success. She mentioned: “Max, my agent, thanks for making me wealthy,” which drew laughs from the group. In keeping with Forbes, Li is the third richest feminine athlete on the earth subsequent to Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams. She reportedly took residence $18.2 million in earnings final yr.

Li additionally poke enjoyable at her husband Jiang Shan, saying: “Now after all my husband is even well-known in China. You’re a good man. Additionally you’re so fortunate to search out me!”

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