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Li Ends De Groot's Streak at Australian Open Final

2/1/2026

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Li defeated Dutch player De Groot in the Australian Open final, ending De Groot’s four-year winning streak.
The match lasted 50 minutes and finished with scores of 6-1, 6-2.
De Groot, returning from hip surgery, congratulated Li and acknowledged Li's dominance.
Li credited an improved strategy that maintained pace and applied pressure as key to the victory.

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Story summary

Li defeated Dutch player De Groot in the Australian Open final, ending De Groot’s four-year winning streak.
The match lasted 50 minutes and finished with scores of 6-1, 6-2.
De Groot, returning from hip surgery, congratulated Li and acknowledged Li's dominance.
Li credited an improved strategy that maintained pace and applied pressure as key to the victory.