Women's Tennis: Justine Henin began the defence of her Eastbourne International title in fine style yesterday, beating Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4 6-1.

Eleven days after winning her fourth French Open title on clay, the world number one sailed through her first grasscourt match of the season, impressing the Devonshire Park crowd with her volleying skills.

The Belgian top seed now plays Czech teenager Nicole Vaidisova, who swatted aside the British qualifier Elena Baltacha 6-3 6-2 on a calm day at the normally windy seaside resort.

Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo joined Henin in the third round, looking equally at home on her favourite surface after just a few days' practice in the British Embassy grounds in Paris.

The world number four beat Italian Mara Santangelo 6-2 6-3 in 61 minutes.