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Li breaks through for maiden Grand Slam title win
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China’s Xiaohui Li celebrated a maiden Grand Slam singles title on Saturday after defeating Diede de Groot in straight sets to claim the women’s wheelchair final.
Li made light work of her highly decorated Dutch opponent, who returned to Kia Arena after undergoing hip surgery last year, taking just 50 minutes to triumph 6-1- 6-2.
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"I'm very happy that I'm retired because they would kick my arse."
Alcott, of course, is being modest. The Victorian won an astonishing 23 grand slam titles in quad wheelchair tennis, 15 of them in singles. He can play.
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But the now 35-year-old retired in 2022 and marvels at how far the game has come. In particular the 19-year-old comet from Japan, Tokito Oda.
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Li Xiaohui wins women's wheelchair singles final at Australian Open tennis tournament
Gold medalist Li Xiaohui poses for photos with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the women's wheelchair singles final between Li Xiaohui of China and Diede De Groot of the Netherlands at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo by Wang Shen/Xinhua)
Li Xiaohui (L) celebrates winning the women's wheelchair singles final between Li Xiaohui of China and Diede De Groot of the Netherlands at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo by Wang Shen/Xinhua)
Gold medalist Li Xiaohui poses for photos with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the women's wheelchair singles final between Li Xiaohui of China and Diede De Groot of the Netherlands at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo by Wang Shen/Xinhua)
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