MELBOURNE (Reuters) - An inconsolable Li Na was spared a lengthy interrogation by Chinese reporters following her fourth-round collapse to Melbourne Park nemesis Kim Clijsters, when a WTA official wrapped up her tearful post-match news conference.
The tempestuous 29-year-old, beaten in the final by Clijsters last year, blew four match points in the second set tiebreak on a scorching day at Rod Laver Arena before losing 4-6 7-6 6-4.
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