Shaky Williams vs Blistering Henin

Two matches. Two very different styles of victories.

The women's final for this year's Australian Open will feature once again feature Serena Williams and Justine Henin. Clearly, these two fine tennis players have been the best throughout the tournament so far. But they each had very contrasting ways of making it to the last match in their two respective semi-final victories.

Williams won her match in two tiebreaks and had to toil very hard in a tight contest against China's Na Li. After numerous scares throughout the match, it took some big serves and some powerful ground strokes from Williams to eliminate the 16th seed. Li was super impressive as she used her accurate backhand to dictate rallies from the baseline, but unfortunately wasn't able to break the powerful serve of Williams. However, the American did seem very fatigued at the end of the match and there is reports she is suffering from a leg injury.

In complete contrast, Justine Henin was a woman on a mission as she dismantled the other Chinese semi-finalist, Jie Zheng, in straight sets. Henin was back to her blistering best, highlighted by that magnificent one-handed backhand, which was used to hit many winners throughout the match. Zheng was totally outclassed by Henin who looked like she picked up where she left off only a couple of years ago.

The final, which will take place on Saturday night, has the potential to be an absolute classic. Williams and Henin have each other played 13 times, with Williams leading the head-to-head series 7-6. However, these two have never met in a Grand Slam final before.

For Henin, it would be a dream comeback if she were to win. After retiring from the game for a short period of time, Henin will be determined to get her return to the court off to the best start possible. And after today's performance, there is no reason why she can't do it.

However, Williams is still the one to beat. Her powerful and almost intimidating game style has been successful so far and it should be the case against Henin. Williams was my tip before the tournament started and that's the way it's going to stay.