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They will now meet in the last eight of a grand-slam tournament for just the second time. Henin and Sharapova have met on eight occasions, with Henin winning six matches. </p><p>Their most recent encounter was when Henin beat the Russian in three sets in last year's WTA Tour Championship final in Madrid. Henin described that victory as one of the best of her career and she expects another tough challenge when they meet on Tuesday. "It was a big fight," Henin said. "It was one of the best matches of my career, I think one of the best matches of last year."</p><p>Sharapova, who has yet to drop a set this tournament despite a difficult draw, is keen to atone for her previous loss to Henin. "The one in Madrid was pretty tough," she said. "Physically she got me in the end. 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