In a fascinating tussle that tested both the contenders to a great extent, Li defied the strong challenge of Cirstea and sailed home in three testing sets. The Chinese contender avoided the mid-match jitters with the help of her powerful groundstrokes and then showed her true class in the final set by sticking to a well-devised game plan.
Served By: N Li Won By: Li Li - Cirstea
6 - 3
4 - 6
6 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Li!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Cirstea returns a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Cirstea cross-court forehand finds the net in the middle.
A
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! Fine serve, Cirstea is unable to return it.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Li!!! Good serve in the middle, Cirstea crafts a forehand return, short rally, Cirstea hits a forehand down the line but fails to clear the net.
30
40
IN, Winner: Cirstea!!! Huge serve guided at T, Cirstea returns a backhand return, good rally, Cirstea hits a backhand cross-court winner.
30
30
IN, Winner: Li!!! Quick serve, Cirstea returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Li strokes a forehand cross-court winner.
15
30
IN, Winner: Cirstea!!! Fine serve, Cirstea delivers a forehand return, lengthy exchange between the players, Li sends a forehand cross-court out of the court.
15
15
IN, Winner: Cirstea!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Cirstea works a backhand return, Li cross-court backhand catches the net.
15
0
IN, Winner: Li!!! Li aims a high kick serve, Cirstea delivers a backhand return, well contensted rally, Li slaps a forehand winner down the line.
Served By: S Cirstea Won By: Cirstea Li - Cirstea
6 - 3
4 - 6
5 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Cirstea!!! Slice serve, Li fails to put it back.
Fault. First Fault.
A
40
IN, Winner: Cirstea!!! High kick serve, Li crafts a backhand return, testing rally, Cirstea strokes a backhand cross-court winner.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Cirstea!!! Nice serve by Cirstea, Li faces difficulty in returning it.
Fault. First Fault.
30
40
IN, Winner: Li!!! Cirstea serves a high kick serve, Li returns a backhand return, lengthy exchange between the players, Cirstea hits a backhand straight into the net.
30
30
IN, Winner: Cirstea!!! Good serve, Li fails to put it back.
Fault. First Fault.
15
30
IN, Winner: Cirstea!!! Cirstea goes for a out-wide serve, Li works a backhand return, hard fought rally, Li struggles to keep a cross-court backhand in a rally.
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Li vs Cirstea, Western and Southern Fi.. 2012
Women Singles R32 (Finished) Viewers 4,633
In a fascinating tussle that tested both the contenders to a great extent, Li defied the strong challenge of Cirstea and sailed home in three testing sets. The Chinese contender avoided the mid-match jitters with the help of her powerful groundstrokes and then showed her true class in the final set by sticking to a well-devised game plan.
Li - Cirstea 6 - 3 4 - 6 6 - 3
Li - Cirstea 6 - 3 4 - 6 5 - 3
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27Jun 18:05
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28May 13:00
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28May 09:00
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16May 11:25
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15May 10:00
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05May 16:30
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28Apr 13:00
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27Apr 17:30
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13May 10:10
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06May 14:05
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05May 14:00
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