Chinese media goes ga-ga over Li Na

04 June,2011 06:23 AM IST |   |  AFP

Moments after entering the French Open final, where she will vie to become China's first Grand Slam singles champion, Li Na posted on her microblog account on Sina.com: In the final again


The French Open trophy

Moments after entering the French Open final, where she will vie to become China's first Grand Slam singles champion, Li Na posted on her microblog account on Sina.com: "In the final again.

It was very tiring but it's worth it as I worked really hard." Her post immediately earned more than 14,000 comments from fans. China Central Television on Friday repeatedly re-ran footage of Li's win over Sharapova.

Li savors a Grand chance, trumpeted China Daily's front page. English-language Global Times hailed Li's 'Chinese fighting spirit'. New agency Xinhuau00a0 said: "The girl from Hubei has become a leader of Asian tennis players."
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