May 30 12:25p by Jon Bois
Justine Henin has drawn plenty of interest at Roland Garros this year. She returned to the sport after retiring as the top-ranked women's player in 2008. After losing a hard-fought final to Serena Williams at the Aussie Open, Henin is making her mark at the French Open.
Henin beat Sharapova on Day 8, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, to reach the tournament's fourth round, but she's taking a pragmatic view of her progress.
"It's only a few tournaments I've played, I still need some time," said Henin. "It's going to be a year of transition. I still think that, even if I had good results from the beginning of the season.
"I have ambitions to go as far as possible, but I'm also conscious that I'll have to work hard on my intensity, my concentration, and just to be more consistent all the time."
With this win, Henin advances to the fourth round.
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French Open, Day 8: Justine Henin Moves Past Maria Sharapova In Three Sets
May 30
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