2003 Swisscom Challenge

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 October until 19 October 2003. Second-seeded Justine Henin-Hardenne won the singles title and earned $189,000 first-prize money. With this victory Henin-Hardenne became the new world No. 1 ranked singles player.[1][2][3]

2003 Swisscom Challenge
Date13–19 October
Edition20th
CategoryTier I Series
Draw28S / 16D
Prize moneyUSD $1,300,000
SurfaceHard (indoor)
LocationZürich, Switzerland
VenueSchluefweg
Champions
Singles
Belgium Justine Henin-Hardenne
Doubles
Belgium Kim Clijsters / Japan Ai Sugiyama

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.
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