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Kim Clijsters will play China's Li Na in the Australian Open final after downing Vera Zvonareva in straight sets. Clijsters joined Na in the final courtesy of a 6-3 6-3 win in which Aussie Kim had too many weapons from the back of the court. While Zvonareva made just three more unforced errors than Clijsters (21-18), the Belgian's weight of shot slowly wore the Russian down and prevented her making a meaningful charge in either set. EARLIER on Rod Laver Arena, Li Na became the first Chinese woman to ever reach a grand slam final after coming from behind to upset world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki. Li beat Wozniacki 3-6 7-5 6-3 in one of the matches of the tournament, the first semi-final in the women's draw lasting two hours and 35 minutes.
