Russia's Maria Sharapova slams her racket down in frustration during her semifinal match against Belgium's Justine Henin-Hardenne at the Australian Open Tennis in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006. Henin-Hardenne defeated Sharapova 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the final match.  (Xinhua/Reuters)

Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts during her loss to Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 26, 2006.  (Xinhua/Reuters)

    CANBERRA, Jan. 26 (Xinhuanet) -- Eighth-seeded Belgian Justine Henin-Hardenne beat Russian fourth seed Maria Sharapova 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 to reach the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne Thursday. Enditem