Justine Henin-Hardenne arrived in the big league in May 1999 when she crushed Sarah Pitowski 6-1, 6-2 to win her first WTA Tour singles title in Antwerp. Remarkably, the Belgian was making her debut on the senior tour and, in winning the tournament, she became only the fifth person (at that time) to win a Tour event at the first attempt. That same year, Henin-Hardenne made debut appearances at the French and US Open’s – winning her first match at a slam at Roland Garros; defeating Kristina Brandi 6-4, 6-2....
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