Justine Henin-Hardenne: On to Pacific Life Open

After her victory in Dubai, Henin-hardenne continues her climb up the WTA ranking’s ladder. Yesterday morning she left for California to participate in the Pacific Life Open, a Tier I, women and men’s hardcourt tournament. Since neither Clijsters nor Mauresmo will be present at this tournament, Henin-Hardenne gets the distinction of being top seed at the event.

Justine departed for Indian Wells with coach Carlos Rodriguez on Sunday morning, and she’ll receive a bye for round one. Her first match should be scheduled for Friday or Saturday. The Belgian champion, and world’s greatest 1-handed backhander will have the neccessary time to adjust with timezone changes, weather changes, and reacquaint herself with the California hardcourts during practice sessions this week.

The draw will be made on Monday Afernoon March 6, 2006. Round one matches begin on Wednesday March 8, 2006.

Tournament Schedule:

Monday March 6 – Tuesday March 7: Qualifications
Wednesday March 8 – Thursday March 9: Round 1
Friday March 10 – Saturday March 11: Round 2
Sunday March 12 – Monday March 13: Round 3
Tuesday March 14 : 4th Round
Wednesday March 15 – Thursday March 16: Qf’s
Friday March 17: Semi-finals
Saturday March 18: Final

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