In a semifinal battle between two women who had enjoyed perfect starts to 2013, Radwanska blotted Li's record with a 6-3 6-4 victory on Thursday.

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The battle ended with Jardines buying back the shares the consortium had amassed, in return for a promise from Mr Li and his chums that they would not attempt to buy any of Jardines' businesses.

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