Henin-Harenne defeats Sharapova at Dubai Tennis Championships
Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium(L) defeated Maria Sharpova of Russia (R) 7-5, 6-2 in the finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on February 25, 2006. Justine won US$ 159,000.00 in prize money. (UPI Photo/Charles Crowell)
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