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Archive for the ‘Justine Henin’ Category

November 11th, 2007

Sharapova and Henin in Sony Ericsson Finals

Justine Henin beat fourth-ranked Ana Ivanovic 6-4, 6-4 and Maria Sharapova romped over No. 7 Anna Chakvetadze 6-2, 6-2 in the Sony Ericsson Championship semi-finals Saturday.
Henin holds a 6-2 career record over Sharapova. Now, whether that means Henin has the advantage with more wins or if Sharapova is due for a win, only the finals […]

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November 6th, 2007

Henin Rolls at Sony Ericsson

I think it is easy for the men’s game to dwarf the women’s. It is faster, more powerful, more court-hitting moves. It’s understandable really - we are action junkies. But all that aside, the women’s game of tennis deserves recognition and thus, I am here to do so.
At the season-ending Sony Ericsson Championships, Justine Henin […]

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October 21st, 2007

Henin Captures Ninth Title

The Zurich Open concluded with Justine Henin, World No. 1, securing her ninth title of the season with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Tatiana Golovin.
“She’s absolutely the best,” said Golovin.
Nine titles in a season. That’s just pretty great. I’ve mentioned this before, but Henin is a quiet force. She’s consistent. She’s good. She’s consistently good.
She’s […]

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October 7th, 2007

Minus the Hardenne

Earlier this year, women’s world No. 1 Justine Henin had a longer name. Halfway through, the Hardenne was dropped. I’m just thankful her tennis wasn’t.
I can have a great deal of appreciation for a lot of different tennis players. I think Venus Williams has an excellent game. Serena also can pull those wins from somewhere. […]

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