http://www.henin-hardenne.be/bin/index.asp?lang=en BERLIN 06: The Song Remains the Same 10/05/2006: In her first match at the Qatar Telecom German Open Justine defeated Italy's Mara Santangelo 6-4 6-1 in 1 hour and 21 minutes. It's a different path this year as a seeded player, and defending champion, but the song remains the same. The world's greatest 1-handed backhand now faces Russia's Maria Kirilenko in the 3rd round. On the center court named after her idol Steffi Graf, the Belgian heroine didn't face too many difficulties taking down Mara Santangelo. She started by breaking the opponent's serve in the opening game. The Italian is at a career high this year, and plays a spirited game, but her high standards failed to take the crucial advantage games against a neutral gear Justine. Santangelo attacked for many deuce games, but never truly made an impression on the reigning Roland Garrros champion. After 52 minutes of play, Justine converted her first set point with a sly unreadable, and unreachable passing shot to Santangelo at 6-4. Justine started to reveal a bit more of her usual dazzle, and galloped to a simple 2-0 lead. The Italian's positive service holds dropped, and Justine ran away at 4-1. Santangelo was out of ideas, as Justine looked to finish this on her own terms, and first match point. The game, set and match went to H-H, on her first match point in 1 hour and 21 minutes of court time. 6-4 6-1 in 1hr 21min Justine next faces Maria Kirilenko whom visited Belgium a few weeks ago with the Russian Fed Cup squad. Justine didn't get to play Maria K in Liege with singles, but she has played her once before. They have met one year ago right here at Berlin in Rd 2. The Belgian defeated the Russian in three sets 2-6 6-1 6-3. --

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