Jan 18, 2010; Melbourne, AUSTRALIA; Justine Henin (BEL) returns a shot against Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) during their match on day one of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Henin...

...AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Justine Henin of Belgium plays a forehand in her first round match against Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium during day one of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18...

Serena Williams wins in straight sets

Serena Williams started the defense of her Australian Open title with a dominating 6-2, 6-1 win Tuesday over Polish teenager Urszula Radwanska.

Henin faces stiff test in Dementieva

So long to preparation mode. Justine Henin's battle with Elena Dementieva at the Australian Open will say a lot about both players.

Sharapova's rally falls short

Former champion Maria Sharapova has lost her first-round match at the Australian Open to fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-4.

Wickmayer qualifies for Aussie Open

Yanina Wickmayer was toiling on Court 7 in the midday sun, easily winning her third qualifying match to earn a spot in the main draw two days ahead of the Australian Open.

Clijsters, Henin could meet in quarters

There won't be an all-Williams women's singles final at the Australian Open this year. Serena and Venus Williams were placed into the same top half of the draw.

Five faithless Aussie Open predictions

...quality opponents. I'm thinking Dementieva takes her out in Round 2 -- if that other Belgian, Kirsten Flipkens, doesn't beat her to the punch. 2. Roger Federer will not win the Australian Open...

Garrigues stops Dulko

Top-seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain advanced to the Hobart International semifinals with a 6-1, 5-7, 6-1 win over eighth-seeded Gisela Dulko of Argentina on Thursday.

Peer wins in straight sets

Second-seeded Shahar Peer of Israel beat Australian Jelena Dokic 6-2, 6-2 in a second-round match at the Hobart International Wednesday.

Wickmayer thwarts Flipkens in quarters

Yanina Wickmayer defeated Kirsten Flipkens 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-1 in an all-Belgian match Friday to reach the semifinals of the Luxembourg Open.

Schnyder advances past Clijsters

Patty Schnyder beat U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (6) to reach the quarterfinals of the Luxembourg Open.

Flipkens beats Garrigues to advance

Kirsten Flipkens defeated third-seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues 7-5, 6-3 Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Luxembourg Open.

Williamses, Clijsters reach fourth round

The No. 2-seeded Serena Williams, seeking her fourth title at Flushing Meadows and 12th Grand Slam singles championship, beat 43rd-ranked Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez 6-3, 7-5 Friday.

Williams sisters, Clijsters advance

Even with her left leg all taped up, Venus Williams has advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open in straight sets.