[情報] FACTBOX-Justine Henin-Hardenne factbox

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FACTBOX-Justine Henin-Hardenne factbox Mon 20 October, 2003 10:36 BST LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Following is a factbox on Justine Henin-Hardenne, who became the 13th woman to be ranked number one in the world on Monday. Born: June 1, 1982 in Liege, Belgium Turned professional: January 1999 1996: Plays first senior event on ITF circuit in Mallorca, where she reaches second round. 1997: Despite being unranked, she wins two ITF events. 1998: Wins 10 consecutive matches and two ITF circuit titles to begin the year. Adds a third later in the season to finish the year ranked 226. 1999: Turns pro and wins her debut WTA Tour event in Antwerp. Helps Belgium reach Fed Cup semi-finals 2000: Skips French Open because of an arm injury and is plagued throughout the season with foot and toe injuries. Reaches the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time at the U.S. Open, defeating 12th seed Anna Kournikova en route. Breaks into top 50 in the rankings, finishing the year as world number 48. 2001:Reaches first grand slam semi-final at the French Open, where she loses to Belgian compatriot Kim Clijsters in three sets despite holding a 6-2 4-2 lead. Becomes the first Belgian to reach a singles final at Wimbledon, where she is beaten by Venus Williams. Wins three WTA titles and finishes the year ranked seventh. 2002: Triumphs in Berlin but illness leads to a shock first round defeat at Roland Garros. Reaches Wimbledon semis but is again beaten by Venus Williams. Wins second title of the year in Linz and reaches a career high four in the world. 2003: January: Falls in the semi-finals of the Australian Open to Venus Williams. May: Defends her German Open title with victory over Clijsters. Becomes first Belgian to win a grand slam title when she overwhelms Clijsters 6-0 6-4 in the final of the French Open. September: Wins her second grand slam title of the year at the U.S. Open after overcoming Clijsters in the final yet again. October: Becomes world number one following victory in the Swisscom Challenge. -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 203.219.101.22