Henin rides high, Sharapova crashes Out

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Melbourne: Justine Henin made a triumphant return to Melbourne Park on Monday, romping past fellow Belgian Kirsten Flipkens in the first round of the Australian Open.

The seven-times grand slam winner, who returned to competitive tennis two weeks ago at the Brisbane International after an 18-month retirement, was too strong for the 71st ranked Flipkens and wrapped up a 6-4 6-3 victory in 73 minutes.

In Image: A trademark Henin forehand