Justine Henin and Venus Williams Lose In Third Round Of The Australian Open.

Former world number one tennis players Justine Henin and Venus Williams crashed out of the third round of the Australian Open.  Svetlana Kuznetsova a two time grand slam champion overpowered Henin 6-4 7-6 in straight sets. Henin’s third round match was difficult because Kuznetsova is a top player trying to get her confidence back. Henin lead her head to head series with Kuznetsova 16-2 so Henin was supposed to win. Henin’s comeback to women’s tennis has not been as successful has she probably hoped. The consistency is gone from Henin’s game she made 41 unforced errors in the match. Henin’s shot selection was also very poor. Kuznetsova played well and she deserves credit for holding firm and winning the match.

Meanwhile, Venus Williams pulled out of her third round match injured. Venus is thirty years old and she is no longer a contender in women’s tennis.

Justine Henin and Venus Williams may retire at the end of 2011 if they do not win any grand slam events. Perhaps the older generation on the WTA Tour’s time at the top is finally over?