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2003 French Open
The 2003 French Open was the second Grand Slam event of 2003 and the 102nd edition of the French Open. It took place at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, from May 26 through June 8, 2003.
Both Albert Costa and Serena Williams were unsuccessful in their title defences, both being defeated in the semi-finals by eventual champions Juan Carlos Ferrero and Justine Henin-Hardenne respectively. Ferrero won his first Grand Slam title, defeating Martin Verkerk in the final, and Henin-Hardenne, who had previously won the event in 1997 as a junior, won after defeating Serena Williams, who had won the previous four Grand Slam events, in the semi-final and compatriot and rival Kim Clijsters in the final in straight sets. For Henin-Hardenne, it was the first of seven Grand Slam titles, and the first of four French Open titles.
Seniors
Men's singles
Main article: 2003 French Open – Men's singles
Spain Juan Carlos Ferrero defeated Netherlands Martin Verkerk, 6–1, 6–3, 6–2
- It was Ferrero's 3rd title of the year, and his 10th overall. It was his only Grand Slam title.
Women's singles
Main article: 2003 French Open – Women's singles
Belgium Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Belgium Kim Clijsters, 6–0, 6–4
- It was Henin's 4th title of the year, and her 10th overall. It was her 1st of 7 career Grand Slam titles, and the first of her four French Open singles titles.
Men's doubles
Main article: 2003 French Open – Men's doubles
USA Mike Bryan / USA Bob Bryan defeated NED Paul Haarhuis / RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov, 7–6, 6–3
- It was Michael and Robert's 1st career Grand Slam title.
Women's doubles
Main article: 2003 French Open – Women's doubles
Belgium Kim Clijsters / JPN Ai Sugiyama defeated ESP Virginia Ruano Pascual / ARG Paola Suárez, 6–7(5), 6–2, 9–7
- It was Clijsters's 1st career Grand Slam title.
- It was Sugiyama's 2nd career Grand Slam title, and her 1st French Open title.
Mixed doubles
Main article: 2003 French Open – Mixed doubles
USA Lisa Raymond / USA Mike Bryan defeated RUS Elena Likhovtseva / IND Mahesh Bhupathi, 6–3, 6–4
Top 5 seeds
| 5. | Amélie Mauresmo (FRA) | lost to | [1]Serena Williams (USA) | Quarterfinal |
|---|
Juniors
Boys' singles
Main article: 2003 French Open – Boys' singles
SUI Stanislas Wawrinka defeated USA Brian Baker, 7–5, 4–6, 6–3
Girls' singles
Main article: 2003 French Open – Girls' singles
GER Anna-Lena Grönefeld defeated RUS Vera Dushevina, 6–4, 6–4
Boys' doubles
HUN György Balázs / ISR Dudi Sela defeated SVK Kamil Čapkovič / GEO Lado Chikhladze, 5–7, 6–1, 6–2
Girls' doubles
ESP Marta Fraga Pérez / ESP Adriana González Peñas defeated CZE Kateřina Böhmová / NED Michaëlla Krajicek, 6–0, 6–3
Notes
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