Williams ‘violated’ as merciless Henin charges into semi-final

SERENA Williams admitted feeling “violated” after being on the receiving end of a straight-sets hammering by Justine Henin in the quarter-finals of the French Open yesterday.

The American’s dreams of a second Roland Garros title were ruined as a ruthless Henin swept to a clinical and unexpectedly easy 6-4 6-3 victory on Philippe Chatrier court.

The reigning champion from Belgium was more consistent throughout, while Williams made error after error on both wings.