http://www.justine-henin.be/public/index.asp?lang=en EASTBOURNE 07 - My Own Way 21/06/2007: Justine chopped down 6 foot teen Czech star Nicole Vaidisova 6-2 6-2 in the quartefinals today. The Belgian tennis queen revealed the vulnerable aspects of Vaidisova's big hitting hardcourt game, and made the young Czech fumble on grass. Justine plays Marion Bartoli in the semi-finals on Friday. "I am happy with the way I played today. I had a clear plan before the match and was able to apply the right tactics. I never allowed my opponent to find the right rhythm. On top of that, my service was a success. This is a real confidence boost for me. Normally, I need more time to get used to playing on grass." - Justine Nicole Vaidisova is a great young player in the Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova mode of long hard two-handed hitting, and power serves, but against Justine she was made to look small. The match started out with the world #1 on serve, and the 6x grand slam champion played up to her status as tennis queen never letting Vaidisova get an opportunity to find her timing to hit some of the fastest serves on the WTA tour. Justine held her own, utilized body serves to the Czech, and nifty sliced returns that were aimed low to the ground. It was 6-2 for Henin in a surprisingly one sided first set with 29 minutes of court time. Vaidisova found a bit of form in the second set and things went on serve to 2-2, but again Justine found gaps in the Czech's arsenal such as lack of movement forward, and quickness on the baseline for body shot returns. The last four games were more vital exercises in concentration, and finishing for Justine as she held firm to end the match on Vaidisova's service game that went to five deuces. Final Score 6-2 6-2 in 57 minutes Video Killed the Radio Star EUROSPORT, The Tennis Channel in the United States, BBC Two (UK), and RTBF in Belgium will air the SF live. There is also a special presentation on the BBC Sport website for live video internet coverage at Eastbourne. International JH fans can also view the International Women's Open on a delayed taped version with WTA broadcasting cable sports networks, please check your local tv listings for exact times, and dates. Wonderwall You can follow Justine's matches with simulcast scoring among international supporters in our chatroom. Be sure to check in at the forum to discuss Justine's ninja footwork, and knife sharp slices. Show Justine your grass season support. Leave a personal message in her Guestbook. --

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