`` Tennis was like maybe two , three hours . China 's Li Na defeated Russia 's Maria Sharapova in straight sets to reach final . The former French Open champion also reached the Melbourne final in 2011 . She will play world No.1 Victoria Azarenka , who defeats U.S. teen Sloane Stephens . Azarenka injured herself after taking a lengthy rest at crucial point in match .
China 's Li Na defeated Russia 's Maria Sharapova in straight sets to reach final . The former French Open champion also reached the Melbourne final in 2011 . She will play world No.1 Victoria Azarenka , who defeats U.S. teen Sloane Stephens . Azarenka injured herself after taking a lengthy rest at crucial point in match .