Maria Sharapova to face Justine Henin in epic third round clash
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Today’s match between two former world number ones has the potential to be an extremely memorable and exciting clash. Maria Sharapova, winner of last week’s Internationaux de Strasbourg, meets four-time Roland Garros champion Justine Henin, in a tie fit for a Grand Slam final.
Sharapova managed to find form in the aforementioned Internationaux de Strasbourg, and looks poised to challenge for this fortnight’s French Open. She made it through to round three by beating Kirsten Flipkens 6-3, 6-3, in a match that lasted from Thursday to Friday, due to lack of light and adverse weather conditions.
Henin seems to be capable of going the whole way as well, and also won 6-3, 6-3 in her match against Klara Zakopalova. This match also spanned two days. Henin goes into today’s match as a slight favourite, owing partly to her 6-3 head to head record against Sharapova.
The comments made by Henin and Sharapova in the press conferences following Friday’s matches suggest that they are both excited about this match, and are looking forward to reigniting an old rivalry. Their excitement regarding today’s encounter will be more than matched by the crowds and a huge number of spectators across the globe. Expect this one to be a thriller.
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