Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska returns a shot to Eugenie Bouchard of Canada in their first round clash at the Madrid Masters on Monday. Radwanska won in straight sets. - EPA
MADRID (AFP): Australian Open champion Li Na avoided a repeat of her shock first round exit at the Madrid Open last year with a 6-1, 7-6 (9-7) win over Belgian Kirsten Flipkens on Monday.
The world number two raced through the opening set, but was forced to save two set points in the second before closing out the match in a tie-break.
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