Seven months after giving retirement serious thought, Li Na made it third time lucky in an Australian Open final with a 7-6 (3), 6-0 win over Dominika Cibulkova to become the oldest women’s ...

Li lost Australian Open finals to Kim Clijsters in 2011 and to Victoria Azarenka last year, when she twisted her ankle twice in the second and third sets and needed a medical time out after ...

Li Na has pulled out of next week's Qatar Open because of the ankle injury she sustained in the Australia Open final. Qatar organizers say Timea Babos will replace Li in the main draw.

Li Na of China hits a return against Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia during their women's singles final on day 13 of the 2014 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 25, 2014.

Li Na of China speaks after defeating Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia, right, in their women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014.

Li lost Australian Open finals to Kim Clijsters in 2011 and to Victoria Azarenka last year, when she twisted her ankle twice in the second and third sets and needed a medical time out after ...

Sport & Culture Li Na Finishes Second in Australian Open Chinese tennis star Li Na lost to Victoria Azarenka, but she won fans’ hearts. By John Duerden January 28, 2013 ...

MELBOURNE, Australia — The third time was the charm for Li Na. The fourth-seeded Chinese star beat Dominika Cibulkova 7-6 (7-3), 6-0 at Rod Laver Arena to capture her first Australian Open title ...

AP China’s Li Na stormed to her second Grand Slam title on Saturday, battling past brave underdog Dominika Cibulkova 7-6 (7/3), 6-0 to become the oldest woman ever to win the Australian Open.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Down four match points and hobbling on her injured left ankle, defending champion Kim Clijsters somehow rallied for a dramatic 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4 win over Li Na at the ...