Justine Henin-Hardenne (Belgium)

Justine Henin-Hardenne (Belgium)

Age: 21 Lives: Marloie, Belgium Plays: Right-handed Grand Slam titles: Three (French Open 2003, U.S. Open 2003, Australian Open 2004) Seed: 1
Record at the French Open: 2003-winner, 2002-first round, 2001-semi-final, 1999-second round
Victory last year at Roland Garros, her first grand slam success, heralded the gritty Belgian's rise to the top of the women's game. She has since added the U.S Open and Australian Open titles, beating compatriot Kim Clijsters in all three finals, but is unlikely to be at her best this year. The most focused and driven fighter on the women's tour has barely recovered from a viral infection and will probably struggle to last the pace on the sapping Paris clay.