Any question marks over Justine Henin’s ability to recapture the form which earned her seven Grand Slam titles were largely answered in a dramatic night session match on Wednesday, when the Belgian knocked Elena Dementieva out of Australian Open 2010 in the second round.
This was an eagerly-anticipated encounter from the moment the former No.1 was drawn against the winner of last week’s Medibank International in Sydney. The pedigree of both players made the occasion feel as though it were happening about a week too early, while the quality of the tennis was also worthy of a contest played deep in the second week.
Henin’s 7-5 7-6(6) win was match of enduring quality, one which saw the Russian come close to bundling the Belgian out of her first major since returning from a 20-month hiatus from the tour. Henin is unseeded at this year’s Australian Open, yet somehow Dementieva appeared to be the underdog. There were times when, by her own admission, she was cowed by the calibre of opponent she was up against.
Justine Henin 2010 Hot
Justine Henin 2010 After Win
Justine Henin 2010
Justine Henin 2010 in Match
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