Serena Williams made the world's top-ranked player look like a beginner Tuesday, beating nemesis Justine Henin 6-2, 6-0 in the quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open.
Williams won the final 10 games by playing nearly flawless tennis, while Henin unraveled after she double-faulted three times to fall behind 4-2.
As a result, there was none of the drama usually generated by the rivalry. Williams had lost their past three meetings, all in 2007, at the French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. But Williams beat Henin in the Key Biscayne final a year ago, overcoming two championship points.
Williams, seeking her fifth Key Biscayne title, committed 60 unforced errors in her opening match but had only 15 against Henin. And Williams showed she can win with more than mere power, passing Henin on both sides, lobbing to stay in rallies, chasing down a drop shot to hit a winner and even playing serve and volley.
Henin, meanwhile, struggled even with her signature backhand, and her serve went haywire. She won only five of 20 points on her second serve and double-faulted for the fifth time to end the match.
source: iht.com
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