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Record win for Federer as Henin crashes

Record win for Federer as Henin crashes

Defending champion Roger Federer enjoyed a record 57th win at the Australian Open on Friday as former winner Justine Henin was defeated.

Federer fireworks warm up Australian Open

Federer fireworks warm up Australian Open

Roger Federer fired up the Australian Open with a blistering start to his title defence on Monday.

Henin sets up dream final against Serena

Justine Henin capped her comeback by making the Australian Open final on Thursday where she will meet Serena Williams gunning for her fifth title.

Murray through to Australian Open semis

Andy Murray stayed on track for his first Australian Open final when Rafael Nadal retired injured on Tuesday, as Justine Henin’s dream run continued.

Clijsters crashes out as Henin, Nadal advance

Kim Clijsters was left reeling from her Australian Open exit on Friday, while Justine Henin and Rafael Nadal kept their Grand Slam hopes alive.

Henin returns with a bang in Melbourne

Justine Henin returned with a bang on Wednesday by downing Elena Dementieva at the Australian Open, while Rafa Nadal kept up his title defence.

Clijsters beats Henin in thrilling Brisbane final

Kim Clijsters survived two match points before winning her eagerly awaited rematch with fellow Belgian Justine Henin 6-3, 4-6, 7-6.

Henin makes winning return to tennis

Justine Henin made a winning comeback from retirement on Monday, beating second-seeded Nadia Petrova of Russia 7-5, 7-5.

Henin back with a bang

Justine Henin began her return to tennis after an 18-month absence with victory over Italy’s Flavia Pennetta in the Women Tennis Trophy on Sunday.

Henin gets wildcard into Australian Open

Former world number one Justine Henin has been granted a wildcard to play in the 2010 Australian Open in her return to tennis.

Clijsters salutes Henin return to the circuit

Surprise US Open winner Kim Clijsters on Wednesday hailed as ”fantastic” the return to the circuit of fellow Belgian and great rival Justine Henin.

After Clijsters, Henin could return to tennis

Speculation was rife in Belgium on Tuesday that former world tennis No 1 Justine Henin was set to announce she was ending her retirement.

Ivanovic vs Jankovic in Serb showdown

It’s Serb against Serb in the women’s semifinals at the French Open on Thursday, the first time that has happened, for either of the sexes, in Grand Slam history.

Nadal, Sharapova survive scares while Serena slumps

French Open drawcards Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova survived French Open scares on Friday but 2002 women’s champion Serena Williams was knocked out in her worst performance in…

Henin: The queen has abdicated

The queen has abdicated. The throne is bare and the pretenders are circling at the French Open, which began on Sunday, with expectations high for an unusually large number of…

Rain brings chaos to French Open

Torrential rain brought chaos to the French Open on Tuesday, with six hours of play lost and title favourites Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal amongst the victims of the deluge.…

Federer in French Open cruise as rain holds up Nadal

Roger Federer cruised into the French Open second round on Monday while rival and triple champion Rafael Nadal was left kicking his heels in the locker room as torrential rain…

Tearful Kuerten ends Paris love affair

Gustavo Kuerten briefly rekindled his Parisian love affair on Sunday before bidding a tearful farewell to the French Open. The Brazilian has enjoyed a special relationship with…

Justine Henin announces retirement

Women’s world number one Justine Henin on Wednesday announced her retirement from competitive tennis at a press conference in her native Belgium. ”I have decided to put an end to…

Holder Serena crushes Henin in Miami quarters

Champion Serena Williams made world number one Justine Henin look like a mere novice as she pulled off a stunning 6-2 6-0 victory to reach the semifinals of the Sony Ericsson…