Justine Henin-Hardenne from Belgium has added the title of Australian Open champion to her list of victories in major tournaments. The world number one female tennis player defeated her compatriot, Kim Clijsters, the world number two, in the women's final of the Australian Open held in Melbourne on Saturday with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 3-6. This victory marks Justine Henin-Hardenne's third win against Kim Clijsters in a Grand Slam final, having previously defeated her in the finals of the French Open and the US Open. In the Australian Open final on Saturday, Kim Clijsters was the crowd favorite as she is engaged to Lleyton Hewitt, a famous Australian tennis star. In the men's section of the Australian Open, Roger Federer from Switzerland will face Marat Safin from Russia on Sunday.
Justine Henin-Hardenne Wins Australian Open Tennis Championship
Justine Henin-Hardenne won the Australian Open by defeating Kim Clijsters in the women's final. This victory adds to her impressive record against Clijsters in Grand Slam finals. The event highlights the ongoing rivalry in women's tennis and sets the stage for the men's final featuring Roger Federer.
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📰 What Happened
Justine Henin-Hardenne won the Australian Open women's final by defeating Kim Clijsters. This victory adds to Henin-Hardenne's record against Clijsters in Grand Slam finals.
- Henin-Hardenne's victory score was 3-6, 6-4, 3-6.
- This is Henin-Hardenne's third Grand Slam final win against Clijsters.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Henin-Hardenne and Clijsters have been prominent figures in women's tennis, known for their intense rivalry and multiple Grand Slam encounters.
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