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 to 19 October 2003. Second-seeded Justine Henin-Hardenne won the singles title and the $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
Justine Henin-Hardenne
Doubles
Kim Clijsters / Ai Sugiyama

Finals

Singles
Main article: 2003 Swisscom Challenge – Singles

Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated 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

Kim Clijsters / Ai Sugiyama defeated Virginia Ruano Pascual / 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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