Players Under the Microscope / Editor / 21 June 2007 /

Justine Henin continues to justify her position as favourite for Wimbledon after another impressive victory at the Eastbourne International.

The Belgian comfortably disposed of fifth seed and world number 14 Nicole Vaidisova in straight sets, 6-2 6-2, to reach the semi-finals.

Henin won the first five games of the match and sealed the first set in just 29 minutes and had few problems in the second, as preparations for SW19 continue in good fashion.

The world number one said: "I am really enjoying my game. I am serving well and I have been very aggressive this week - I am very happy about that.

"I hope for two more matches at Eastbourne but I know it will be tough."

Henin is the current 3.9 favourite to claim the Wimbledon title, which would be her first success at SW19 having been runner-up on two occasions. Serena Williams is next best at 4.2 in the outright winner's market, with Maria Sharapova on offer at 7.2.

Not surprisingly, Henin is also the firm favourite to take the Eastbourne crown with 1.35 on offer for the French Open champion.

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