But Li had beaten the former world No1 Maria Sharapova in the semi-finals and her confidence was high.

但是李娜已经在半决赛时战胜了前世界排名第一的玛利亚·萨拉波娃，信心高涨。

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"This is something important for Chinese tennis. They will be broadcasting the match live on television," li said after the semifinal victory against Maria Sharapova of Russia.

这对中国网球来说是重要的事。他们将会在电视中进行比赛现场直播。李娜在半决赛胜利后对俄罗斯的莎拉波娃说。

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Li Na won 6-4, 7-5 over Maria Sharapova to advance into the French Open final.

李娜以6-4、7-5的总比分直落二局击败萨拉波娃，挺进法网女单决赛。

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As for Williams, she still has a chance of reclaiming the World No. 1 ranking if defending champion Azarenka doesn't retain her title or if Maria Sharapova loses her semifinal against Li Na.

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The second semifinal, also due to take place on Thursday, sees sixth seed Li Na take on No. 2 seed Maria Sharapova -- who is yet to drop at set at the tournament.

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Russian No. 2 Sharapova will play 20th-seeded compatriot Maria Kirilenko, while the remaining quarterfinal tie pits China's French Open champion Li Na against German No. 18 Angelique Kerber.

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