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BEIJING, China - It was a fitting goodbye for Chinas biggest tennis star, complete with hugs from her former competitors, cheers from Chinese fans, and a bouquet of flowers from Rafael Nadal.There were also tears. Plenty of tears.Li Na received a touching send-off at the China Open on Tuesday, more than a week after she announced her retirement from the sport, citing recurring knee injuries.Wearing a black pantsuit and her hair pulled back in a low bun, the two-time major winner fought back tears as she walked onto centre court to a rapturous applause and a giant red banner proclaiming in English, Yes, This is Li Nas Motherland--China.With some 40 womens players standing behind her, she then watched as highlights of her biggest tennis moments played on the stadiums giant screens, and listened to tributes from tennis officials and one of her closest friends on tour, two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova.The most important thing I want to say tonight is thank you for being our opponent, thank you for being our inspiration, and thank you for being our friend, Kvitova said before giving Li a hug. We will miss you, champion.WTA chairman Stacey Allaster also wished Li well, saying the tour would miss her beautiful smile and fun personality.Youre a true champion and pioneer who has made such a difference in so many peoples lives, Allaster said. You are the player of this decade, who has made the most impact and growth on womens tennis.Just as the ceremony was about to conclude, there was one more surprise: Nadal emerged on court carrying a bouquet of flowers, accompanied by Lis husband, Jiang Shan, who was a constant fixture in the stands during her matches and the butt of many of her jokes in her post-match interviews at the Australian Open.There were no jokes this time, though, as Li did a final lap around the court, waving goodbye with more tears streaming down her face.She finally managed a smile as the crowd chanted in unison, Li Na, I love you. Paul Richardson Jersey .500. The Jets have now won nine of their last 11, and five of their last six road games. With the win they moved to within two points of Vancouver in the west, the Canucks holding down the eighth spot. Vancouver lost in Boston, while the other big game saw Dallas win in Phoenix. Jonathan Allen Redskins Jersey . -- Falcons running back Steven Jackson, who has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury, is expected to practice on Wednesday. http://www.theredskinsshoponline.com/You...edskins-Jersey/. With Van Osch out with a flu bug that has been rampaging through the tournament, Knezevic stepped in to lead B.C. (4-3) to a pair of victories on Tuesday before 1,131 at the Maurice Richard Arena. Custom Washington Redskins Jerseys .com) - Mikko Korhonen carded a 5-under 67 on Thursday to claim medalist honors at the European Tours Final Qualifying Stage tournament. DaRon Payne Redskins Jersey .J. -- Tom Coughlin doesnt have many options at halfback for the winless New York Giants.CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland -- Anirban Lahiri of India shot 8-under 63 Thursday for a two-stroke lead at the European Masters, while 13-year-old Ye Wo-cheng of China finished with a 78. The 178th-ranked Lahiri had two eagles, five birdies and a bogey on the 13th hole in the Swiss Alps sunshine and led Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain and Englishmen Paul Casey and Tommy Fleetwood. Thomas Bjorn, the 2011 champion from Denmark, shot 66 to stand alone at 5 under. The teenager Ye had a double bogey on three of his first four holes after starting his round at the 10th. Last year, Lahiri followed an opening 66 on the Severiano Ballesteros course at Crans-sur-Sierrre club with an 81 and missed the halfway cut.dddddddddddd "Its nice to be back with a bang," Lahiri said. "Obviously, a tough pill to swallow last year and I have learned a lot from that." He is a three-time career winner on the Asian Tour, which jointly sanctions the Swiss event with the European Tour. Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain, the winning Europe Ryder Cup captain last year, was among six players on 4 under. The highest ranked player in the field, No. 31 Matteo Manassero of Italy, was tied at 1 under by three-time major winner Padraig Harrington of Ireland. Defending champion Richie Ramsay of Scotland shot a 73. ' ' '