Li Na beats world No . 3 Kim Clijsters 7-6 6-3 in the final of the Sydney International . Li recovers from going 5-0 down in 19 minutes to win the first set on a tie-break . - The U.S. Open begins with Roger Federer winning his third consecutive title at Flushing Meadows, New York. World number three Clijsters looked destined to power through the first set , after taking just 19 minutes to open up her advantage , only for eighth seed Li to fight back to eventually win it 7-3 in the tie-break . Jarmila Groth and Bethanie Mattek-Sands will contest the Hobart International final .
Li Na beats world No . 3 Kim Clijsters 7-6 6-3 in the final of the Sydney International . Li recovers from going 5-0 down in 19 minutes to win the first set on a tie-break . - The U.S. Open begins with Roger Federer winning his third consecutive title at Flushing Meadows, New York. Jarmila Groth and Bethanie Mattek-Sands will contest the Hobart International final .