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Wawrinka outlasts injured Nadal

7:23AM Leo Schlink STANISLAS Wawrinka overcomes a mid-match meltdown to beat a clearly struggling Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.

Grand Stan finish

10:12PM Richard Hinds STANISLAS Wawrinka did not just beat a wounded Rafael Nadal, writes Richard Hinds. He beat the history of modern tennis.

Li lines up more slam success

NEWLY crowned Australian Open champion Li Na already has her sights set on the year's next grand slam.

Rafa OK with crowd jeers

10:22PM VALKERIE BAYNES RUNNER-UP Rafael Nadal has no complaint about the Melbourne crowd jeering him after a medical time out.

Soak it up, Stan

10:48PM RON REED HEY Stan, you're the man - so take a bow. Celebrate it. As long and loud as you like. Nothing can take it away from you

Dream comes true for Stan

10:27PM Scott Gullan STANISLAS Wawrinka has admitted he didn't know what to do when Rafael Nadal hurt his back midway through the final.

Li Na honoured at embassy lunch

4:13PM Bruce Matthews HIGH-ranked women's tennis official Peter Johnston enjoyed a diplomatic Sunday lunch that had little to do with Australia Day.

Third time lucky for champion Li Na

10:32PM Bruce Matthews THIRD time lucky! While China's Li Na doesn't believe that number brings good fortune, it delivered her first Australian Open crown.

Setting standards for Serena to top

10:00PM VALKERIE BAYNES MARTINA Navratilova, regarded by many as the finest female player to pick up a racquet, talks on the state of women's tennis.

Stan: I'm ready to take on Rafa

1:19PM Leo Schlink STAN Wawrinka dismissed his dismal record against Rafael Nadal, declaring he has uncovered some potential chinks.

Why Rafa will beat Stan

7:45AM Mark Philippoussis RAFAEL Nadal is an animal. Pain strengthens his resolve, and he will triumph tonight, writes Mark Philippoussis.

Numbers say Stan can't get close to Rafa

6:49PM Leo Schlink COLD, hard statistics insist Stanislas Wawrinka cannot win the Australian Open over world No 1 Rafael Nadal at Melbourne Park.

Li Na's hilarious victory speech

9:50PM DANIEL PIOTROWSKI SHE won the Australian Open, then she won the crowd. Li Na had fans in stitches accepting her championship trophy.

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Changing of the Swiss guard

8:00PM Leo Schlink WHEN the new rankings are released, Roger Federer will no longer be No. 1 in Switzerland. It's Stanislas Wawrinka time.

Li Na a hit with the masses

9:36PM Valkerie Baynes LI Na stood in the doorway, about to enter Rod Laver Arena, beaming, nodding, soaking up her status as Australian Open final favourite.

Abnormal Nadal crushes Federer

11:23PM Scott Gullan RAFAEL Nadal will meet Stan Wawrinka in Sunday night's Australian Open final after crushing Roger Federer in straight sets.

Pair sows the seeds of change

11:50AM Gerard Whateley IN tennis, a seeding becomes an identity. A number to plot a man's rise and fall, to rule a woman's status and worth.

Coach to Li Na: Do you want it?

8:24PM Valkerie Baynes HOW much do you want it? It's the question Li Na's coach is asking her after she earned a third shot at the Australian Open.

Stan the Man has clicked: Sampras

8:09PM Valkerie Baynes PETE Sampras believes Stanislas Wawrinka's game has clicked.

Cibulkova-Wawrinka paid $10,251

5:30PM Sam Landsberger THE spree of Australian Open upsets is two shy of a potential two-leg multi paying $10,251 saluting.

Rafa tough as nails, says uncle

5:29PM Rebecca Williams PARK LIFE: Rafael Nadal's uncle and coach Toni has credited the world No. 1's mental strength for his return to the top.