Xiaohui li

Aus Open: China’s Xiaohui Li defeated Diede de Groot in straight sets to claim the women’s wheelchair final and win her maiden Grand Slam singles title on Saturday at Melbourne Park. Li easily defeated her well-decorated Dutch opponent, who had returned to Kia Arena after hip surgery last year, winning in just 50 minutes with scores of 6-1, 6-2.

The 26-year-old answered through a translator in her post-match press conference, but her bright smile when asked about her feelings needed no translation.

“Right now, we’re pretty pleased,” said Li, who also successfully defended her doubles title with Wang Ziying at Melbourne Park.