Justin confident of further French success

Justine Henin-Hardenne is confident she can beat world number two Maria Sharapova in the last eight of the French Open after an impressive display against sixth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova in the fourth round.

Justin confident of further French success

Justine Henin-Hardenne is confident she can beat world number two Maria Sharapova in the last eight of the French Open after an impressive display against sixth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova in the fourth round.

The 22-year-old Belgian, the former world number one who won at Roland Garros two years ago before enduring a nightmare 2004 season because of glandular fever, fought back from 5-3 down in the final set to record a 7-6 (8-6) 4-6 7-5 win over her Russian opponent.

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