Clijsters wins Australian Open title

Li Na's bid to become China's first grand slam singles champion ended in disappointment today after she was beaten in three sets by Kim Clijsters in the final of the Australian Open.

Li overcame a nervy start to win the first set but lost her direction midway through the second as she became irritated by a section of the crowd and Clijsters took full advantage to hit back and win 3-6 6-3 6-3 to claim her first Major outside of New York.