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Henin defeats Jankovic to set up final meeting with Ivanovic

Thursday, 7 June 2007

Defending champion Justine Henin defeated Serbian Jelena Jankovic in straight sets this afternoon to set up a French Open final against Ana Ivanovic.

Henin triumphed 6-2 6-2 in this afternoon's second semi-final.

Before that, Ivanovic defeated the second seeded Maria Sharapova, also by two sets to love.

Belgian Henin will be out to secure her third successive Roland Garros title - a fourth in total - in Saturday's decider.

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