Newz Forum: OTHER: Henin-Hardenne suffers in the 2nd round

World number one and defending champion Justine Henin-Hardenne admitted to rushing her comeback from glandular fever after crashing out of the French Open on Wednesday. Henin-Hardenne became the first top seed to lose before the third round in the 79-year history of the women's singles at Roland Garros.

The 21 year old Belgian was defeated 7-5 6-4 at the second-round stage by Italy's Tathiana Garbin and appeared to be suffering from a lack of fitness caused by the illness which she contracted in April. Henin-Hardenne had struggled past France's Sandrine Testud in the first round, showing only glimpses of her best form, and she was always on the back foot against Garbin.

She had won the past two Grand Slam tournaments, last year's U.S. Open and this year's Australian Open. But against Garbin, a 26-year-old Italian ranked 86th, Henin-Hardenne double-faulted 10 times and converted only four of 18 break-point chances.

The Italian took the first set in 60 minutes breaking her opponent twice, as the Belgian's normally solid service fell apart, and broke again in the opening game of the second to go 2-0. The fiesty Henin-Hardenne battled back to 4-2 before the brave Italian levelled to go 4-4 and then held serve for 5-4. A Henin-Hardenne double fault set up two match points for Garbin but she squandered both with a long forehand and then a netted return. But she carved out another match point and converted it into the biggest win of her career when she unleashed a blistering backhand pass which left Henin-Hardenne flat-footed.

This sucks, who is going to be able to compete with the sisters now? Are they still in the Tourney?

Yes they are still there i think. As for Hardenne sge didn't appear to be fit and was suffering a bit in the later stages of the match. She will bounce back no problem.

Capriatti is still in there, she has a fighting chance. Also Amelie Mauresmo, and Lindsay Davenport.

Originally posted by Ben
This sucks, who is going to be able to compete with the sisters now? Are they still in the Tourney?

The answer to your question seems to be Jennifer Capriati and Anastasia Myskina

Yep Gibbs both are gone now....

It's all over the news.........

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