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THE CHINESE flag fluttered in the wind that has tormented Roland Garros for a fortnight. The national anthem of the Asian powerhouse echoed tinnily around the the Court Philippe Chatrier.
"They were crying in China," said Li in the subsequent, comparative calm of a media conference. "It was amazing." It was also historic. Li, at 29, had become the first Asian woman to win a singles title at a grand slam, defeating the defending champion Francesca Schiavone in straight sets.See the full content of this document
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Credit for It, Writes Hugh Macdonald
Nothing will ever be the same for the Chinese player. Nothing will ever be the same for tennis.
The aftermath of the 2011 women's final will tell a story of personal accomplishment but also of muscle-flexing by a continent. ...See the full content of this document
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