Justine Henin defeated Daniela Hantuchova 1-6 6-0 6-3 in the Gold Coast round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Justine Henin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Justine Henin extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Henin J. came through in three sets.
Henin J. and Hantuchova D. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Henin J. went 6–2 (75%) against them, Hantuchova D. 3–3 (50%). Henin J. came out better against 3 of 5 comparable opponents, Hantuchova D. against 0.