Li gets chance at revenge against Robson


  • Tennis
  • Thursday, 29 Aug 2013

Li Na of China hits a return to Sofia Arvidsson of Sweden at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York August 28, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine

NEW YORK (Reuters) - China's Li Na has waited a year for another crack at Britain's Laura Robson and got her wish on Wednesday as their second-round victories set up a third round U.S. Open showdown.

Robson, 19, eliminated Li in the third round at Flushing Meadows last year.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Tennis

Tennis-Sabalenka takes positives from Madrid Open defeat to Swiatek
Tennis-Swiatek outlasts Sabalenka in marathon final to win Madrid Open
Tennis-Injured Sinner withdraws from Rome Masters
Tennis-Rublev eases past Fritz, faces Auger-Aliassime in Madrid final
Tennis-Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open due to injury
Tennis-Medvedev joins growing injury list ahead of French Open
Tennis-Medvedev withdraws from Madrid Open as Lehecka advances into semis
Tennis-Swiatek dismantles Keys, Sabalenka roars back against Rybakina to secure Madrid final replay
Tennis-Fiery Rublev keeps a cool head to move on in Madrid
Tennis-Flawless Rublev knocks out champion Alcaraz to move into Madrid semis

Others Also Read