Australian Open Tennis Results: No. 1 Justine Henin Advances to Third Round

Justine Henin advanced in straight sets in Melbourne. (AI Wire photo)

All is holding according to form in the women’s draw at the Australian Open.

No. 1 seed Justine Henin breezed to a 6-1, 7-5 victory over Olga Poutchkova during Wednesday’s early action at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. Henin was a massive -8000 favorite on the moneyline (meaning a winning tennis bet of $8,000 was required to win just $100).

Henin needed just 22 minutes to take the first set en route to her 30th straight victory and a berth in the third round. She holds Australian Open odds of 5/4 to win it all.

She was the first top seed in action on Wednesday.

Winners on Tuesday in the women’s draw included Venus Williams, who beat Zi Yan, 6-2, 7-5, and No. 2 seed Svetlana Kuznetsova, who beat Nathalie Dechy, 6-3, 6-1.

For Australian Open match betting on the women’s draw, visit the Bodog Sportsbook.