Pinning China on the grand slam map, Li Na became the first player from an Asian nation to win a grand-slam title after defeating last year's champion Francesca Schiavone of Italy 6-4 7-6 in the French Open final on Saturday.
With a confident display of power and accuracy, sixth seeded Li dominated a one-sided final as Schiavone was thrown off balance.
On a sunkissed Court Philippe Chatrier, Li's flat baseline strokes and accurate serve were enough for Schiavone to bow down.
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Li Na of China poses with her trophy near the Eiffel Tower in Paris after winning her women's final against Francesca Schiavone of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 4, 2011.REUTERS/Charles PlatiauFrancesca Schiavone of Italy reacts during her women's final against Li Na of China at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 4, 2011.REUTERS/Radu SighetiLi Na of China poses for the media with the trophy after winning her women's final against Francesca Schiavone of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 4, 2011.REUTERS/Thierry RogeLi Na of China reacts after winning her women's final against Francesca Schiavone of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 4, 2011.REUTERS/Thierry RogeLi Na of China poses with the trophy after winning her women's final against Francesca Schiavone of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 4, 2011.REUTERS/Vincent KesslerLi Na of China (L) poses with the trophy next to Francesca Schiavone of Italy after winning the women's final at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 4, 2011.REUTERS/Vincent KesslerLi Na of China reacts after winning her women's final against Francesca Schiavone of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 4, 2011.REUTERS/Thierry Roge