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Li wins easy against American in Tokyo

Reuters

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

TOKYO -- China's Li Na continued her fine early season form by thrashing American Lilia Osterloh 6-3 6-2 in the first round of the Pan Pacific Open on Tuesday. Sixth seed Li, who had never previously played on the slick indoor carpet in Tokyo, took advantage of rules allowing on-court coaching at the $1.3 million tournament to cruise into the last 16. "When I practiced on the court I thought 'How can they play on this?'" Li said. "I needed to talk to my coach during the match too. … but I ...

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