Serena through to Rome quarters
Serena is keen to prove herself on clay ahead of Roland Garros
The American joined Jelena Jankovic in the quarter-finals in Rome after the Serbian fourth seed had thrashed Russia’s Maria Kirilenko 6-1 6-1.”I didn’t expect such an easy match,” said Jankovic afterwards. “She’s a very good player.”Maria Sharapova later faces Caroline Wozniacki, with the Russian knowing she will be the world number one next week. 
align=”right” /> 606: DEBATE Who will take the title in Rome? The WTA confirmed on Friday that Justine Henin will be removed from the next world rankings on Monday, following the shock announcement of her retirement on Thursday.Swiss ninth seed Patty Schnyder is also into the Rome quarter-finals after recovering from a set down to beat Marion Bartoli of France 4-6 6-4 7-6 (9-7).