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I don't know what is harder, to lose even when you're playing well or when you have to retire like that.

Justine Henin-Hardenne

 

I started very well. Even when she came back [after a break] in the first set, I think I [was] very consistent, won a lot of points with the forehand. I was up 2-0 in the second and lost a little bit of energy and aggression. She took all the opportunities. She was serving much better, came to the net much more often.

Justine Henin-Hardenne

 

I think Kim played pretty solid, very consistent. But the conditions were difficult. ... I'll have another chance. My main goal remains the U.S. Open.

Justine Henin-Hardenne

 

When I woke up this morning I knew it was going to be hard, because it was very difficult to hit the ball hard and be aggressive,

Justine Henin-Hardenne

 

It was a very strange match, I played extremely well in the first set, probably the best set I've ever played,

Justine Henin-Hardenne

 

We played a great match. It's very intense physically, especially in the first set and at the end of the match.

Justine Henin-Hardenne

 

I think we played a great match. It was very intense physically, especially in the first set. I'm very happy to be in the final again.

Justine Henin-Hardenne

 

I?m feeling very disappointed and frustrated for sure to end the tournament this way. I am feeling sorry for you guys for it to end this way for sure. I?m very sorry about that. I had an upset stomach and could not continue. It is frustrating to end this way for sure. I want to congratulate Amelie because she waited so long to get a Grand Slam title.

Justine Henin-Hardenne

 

Maria put a lot of pressure on my serve in the first half of the match. I then decided to stand one step up and hit more towards the center of the court and into her body. That cut down her angles a bit.

Justine Henin-Hardenne

 

I think it was a great match. That's the only thing I can say because it's been very intense physically and mentally. Maria played a great match - the best I've seen her play in a long time. It was tough, very intense, even in the third set. But I'm very happy the way it ended, for sure.

Justine Henin-Hardenne