AUSTRALIAN OPEN: Sharper Image - 網球

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AUSTRALIAN OPEN: Sharper Image
20/01/2006:

Justine defeated France's Virginie Razzano (WTA #54) 6-4 6-1 in 82 minutes on
Friday afternoon under a closed roof on Vodafone Arena.


This match was Justine and Virginie's third meeting, Belgium versus France, a
francophone mini sporting rivalry, but the real questions were focused on
Justine today. How would the 2004 champion play from the previous erratic
showing in round 2? The Belgian displayed a sharper image, and pressured the
Frenchwoman from the first set to the very end. Razzano tried to save 5 match
points on serve in the final game of set number two, but Justine took what
belongs to her.

The surface, and court conditions on Vodafone were heating up prior to the
start of Justine's match. The second match of the day would be under a closed
roof for safety, and health conditions for the players. Razzano started out
the match on serve, and looked to be playing well, but a very different
Henin-Hardenne turned up today than the previous version on Wednesday. Every
aspect of Justine's game was a sharper, brighter model than the previous
round. It was 6-4 in 41 minutes with 2 aces, and only one lost service game.

Justine applied pressure on Razzano from the opening game. She was on a
mission, and Razzano had to claw for every single point, yet to no avail.
Justine broke her opponent in three games, and held all of her own serves.
Again, the Belgian fired up 2 aces. Razzano fought tooth and nail in the
final game to hold off Justine's 5 match points in the longest game of the
second set. Justine wasn't denied, 6-1 in 41 minutes to the 2004 Australian
Open champion.

Final Score 6-4 6-1 in 1hr and 22 minutes

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