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

Main article: 2003 Swisscom Challenge – Singles

Belgium Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Jelena Dokić, 6–0, 6–4

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

Doubles

Main article: 2003 Swisscom Challenge – Doubles

Belgium Kim Clijsters / Japan Ai Sugiyama defeated Spain Virginia Ruano Pascual / Argentina Paola Suárez 7–6(7–3), 6–2

References

  1. ^ "Henin-Hardenne in final at Zurich". UPI. 18 October 2003.
  2. ^ "Henin-Hardenne takes number one spot". Eurosport. 19 October 2003.
  3. ^ "On This Day: Henin Becomes No.1". Women's Tennis Association.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_Swisscom_Challenge
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