2003 Swisscom Challenge Explained

The 2003 Swisscom Challenge, also known as the Zurich Open, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts that was part of the Tier I Series of the 2003 WTA Tour. It was the 20th edition of the tournament and took place at the Schluefweg in Zürich, Switzerland, from 13 to 19 October 2003. Second-seeded Justine Henin-Hardenne won the singles title and the $189,000 first-prize money. With this victory Henin-Hardenne became the new world No. 1 ranked singles player.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Finals

Singles

See main article: 2003 Swisscom Challenge – Singles. Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Jelena Dokić, 6–0, 6–4

• It was Henin-Hardenne's 8th singles title of the year and the 14th of her career.

Doubles

See main article: 2003 Swisscom Challenge – Doubles. Kim Clijsters / Ai Sugiyama defeated Virginia Ruano Pascual / Paola Suárez 7–6^(7–3), 6–2

External links

• ITF tournament edition details
• Tournament draws

Notes and References

1. Web site: Henin-Hardenne in final at Zurich. UPI. 18 October 2003.
2. Web site: Henin-Hardenne takes number one spot. Eurosport. 19 October 2003.
3. Web site: On This Day: Henin Becomes No.1. Women's Tennis Association.