Still rolling

Henin dominates Dementieva, moves into quarters

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -- Belgium's Justine Henin demolished Elena Dementieva 6-0, 6-3 on Monday to storm into the Australian Open quarterfinals.

The sixth seed barely put a foot wrong against the Russian and waits for compatriot Kim Clijsters in the quarters.

Clijsters plays Slovak Janette Husarova later on Monday.

"It turned out much easier than I had expected," Henin said.

"It was the toughest game so far for me but finally I have found my game."

Henin raced through the first set as 12th seed Dementieva failed to find her range on the Rod Laver Arena court.

A rain delay at 2-1 in the second set seemed to help Dementieva settle, but once the center court roof was closed and play resumed she missed two break points to allow Henin to take charge again.

Another break in the ninth game of the set handed Henin victory.

"I was playing my best tennis which is great news for the rest of the tournament," she said.

"I was hitting the ball very well, timing it well and am looking forward to the next round."

 

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