Clijsters clinches Australian Open women's single title

 Clijsters clinches Australian Open women's single title
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Kim Clijsters has won her first Australian Open title by beating Chinas Li Na 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday at Melbourne Park.She won the fourth major of her career and grand Slam title, wiping tears from her eyes. Li appeared to become upset with some of the Chinese spectators in the crowd in the third set, and asked the chair umpire to intervene. She later complained about the flashes from photographers at center court. However, Clijsters kept her composure all night.The win for the reigning US Open champion came in what could be her last appearance at Melbourne Park , she had said 2011 might be her last full year on the tour.