More about the year 2003
After two hours and 11 minutes, Kim Clijsters beats Justine Henin in an all-Belgian final. Defeat means the latter misses out on not only a brand new Porsche but also top spot in the world rankings. During the tournament week, die Spaniard Arantxa Sánchez Vicario says goodbye — to her “favourite crowd” and her “favourite tournament” as the 1992 and 1997 doubles winner says in a moving ceremony on Centre Court.