http://www.henin-hardenne.be/bin/index.asp?lang=en 06/09/2006: Justine will once again play the great American veteran Lindsay Davenport in a quarterfinal stage at the US Open. It will be their 13th career meeting, and sixth in a major. The match was originally scheduled for Tuesday night, but due to rainfall moved today to be played immediately following the Marat Safin versus Tommy Haas match on center court. "I played her(JH-H) when she was like 16 or 17. Tim Henman had the greatest quote the other day playing Federer, because, I think, has beaten him a bunch of times. He said, yeah, it helps when you play him when he's 11 years old. I played her a lot at the beginning of her career, and I think over the years, she's improved her forehand, her confidence. She's kind of a different player. I've watched her a play lot this year. I watched her, and also last year, her strengths, her weaknesses. For me, I mean, there's no question I have to keep the balls coming back at her hard and deep and not give her a lot of time to set up and use her forehand" - Lindsay In 1999 at Roland Garros, a 16 year old Justine played her first career major, and subsequently her highest ranked opponent; Lindsay Davenport. The world was introduced to the electric 1-handed backhand Belgian, who won her first ever WTA tournament entered the previous week. The #2 seeded American was shocked that year, and forced to save three matchpoints against the young Belgian Lioness down 40-0 in the third set at the 2nd round in Paris. Davenport won the match 6-3 2-6 7-5, but never forgot the name or hurricane 1-handed backhand of Justine Henin. Justine and Lindsay's careers have intertwined throughout the years, and always at pinnacle moments for each player. Their previous meeting was a mere 10 days ago in New Haven. Justine won that match with Lindsay retiring upon a shoulder problem. Today's quarterfinal will be the second major meeting of the 2006, but first at the US Open since 2000. Davenport looked to be over her shoulder injury, and won a hard fought three setter against Srebotnik, and an easier one against Schnyder. The historical significance, and final critical review of where the 13th match between Justine and Lindsay stands in their respective careers can only truly be understood later with time. Right now, the brilliance of two great champions who choose to define themselves purely on their tennis game, rather than hype or noise should be cherished. We'll have more news, information, and stories about Justine's second week in New York City as it arrives always right here at www.henin-hardenne.be. The US OPEN 2006 is televised internationally. Please check your local tv listings for exact times, and dates. --

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