Mauresmo wins first Grand Slam title

It ended a 7-yr wait. She was leading Henin-Hardenne 6-1, 2-0 and 0-30 in the final when the Belgian retired hurt.

Amelie Mauresmo won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday, leading Justine Henin-Hardenne 6-1, 2-0 and 0-30 when the 23-year-old Belgian retired from the Australian Open final.

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It ended a frustrating seven-year wait for Mauresmo, who lost the final here to Martina Hingis in 1999 and had not reached another Grand Slam championship match in between.

She broke Henin-Hardenne's serve twice in the first set, allowing the 23-year-old Belgian only seven points as she raced to a 5-0 lead.

Mauresmo broke serve and then held again to lead 2-0 in the second before Henin-Hardenne called for the trainer.

Henin-Hardenne complained of stomach pain and only played two more points before walking to the net and telling the chair umpire she could not continue.