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Li Na of China competes during the women's singles semifinal tennis match against Dinara Safina of Russia at Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Safina won the match 2-0.

Li Na of China competes during the women's singles semifinal tennis match against Dinara Safina of Russia at Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Safina won the match 2-0. (Xinhua Photo)
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BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Li Na of China was beaten by Russian Dinara Safina in two straight sets 7-6 (7-3) and 7-5 on Saturday, ending the Chinese winning streak in the Olympic women's singles tennis tournament.

Dinara Safina of Russia competes during the women's singles semifinal tennis match against Li Na of China at Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Safina won the match 2-0.

Dinara Safina of Russia competes during the women's singles semifinal tennis match against Li Na of China at Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Safina won the match 2-0. (Xinhua Photo)
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Li Na of China returns the ball during the women's singles semifinal tennis match against Dinara Safina of Russia at Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008.

Li Na of China returns the ball during the women's singles semifinal tennis match against Dinara Safina of Russia at Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)
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