That was one monster cramp (it looked like a small, hard rock under the skin) but Williams, with the timely intrusion of rain aiding and abetting her, persisted. Sure, Henin is ready and waiting now, poised to pounce on the slightest weakness (she’s no Hantuchova) that Williams may show. But you have to believe that Serena will put up a major fight.

Switching gears: If Venus Williams doesn’t get her act together in a big hurry (the win over Morigami was very uneven) Maria Sharapova will have a very easy win over her. But it’s going to be (shaky) big babe tennis, so you gotta love it!