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Sharapova Shocks No. 1 Henin to Reach Semis

Nadal and Tsonga advance for men

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 22, 2008 7:31 AM CST

(Newser) – First-ranked Justine Henin saw her 32-match win streak extinguished as an exultant Maria Sharapova put the Belgian away 6-4, 6-0, AP reports. The No. 5 Sharapova will need another upset to get through the semifinals of the Australian Open, where she will face No. 3... Read full story »

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