Roland Garros - Women's Final
6 Li Na d 5 Francesca Schiavone - 64 76(0)
Li Na becomes the first Asian player to win a Grand Slam title.
In the process she won her very first clay title - and 5th career title.
She beat the defending champion and clay court specialist to do so.
And she beat 4 top 10 players to the trophy lift. It was an amazing effort.
At 29 Li Na became the 5th oldest first-time Slam winner (Open Era).
Added bonus: She will rise to a career ranking high of #4 come Monday.
Li Na: Before this tournament, people said I couldn't do well on clay courts.
Now I think they will change their minds.
She's been to both Slam finals this year - will Wimby be the third?
Who knows but I can't wait to see that bright smile on the grass at SW19.
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