Born: 1/6/82 Nationality: Belgian Seeded: 3 World ranking: 3 Wimbledon best: Runner-up (2001) Recent record: 2002: Semi-finals 2001: Runner-up 2000: Quarter-finals

Along with Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin-Hardenne has helped put her country on the tennis map, ensuring that two of the top four spots in the world rankings are occupied by Belgians.

Although she was eclipsed by her compatriot during the latter stages of last year, Henin-Hardenne has stepped up her game this season, culminating in her recent victory at the French Open.

She reached the semi-finals at the Australian Open, having overcome cramp and a 4-1 final set deficit against Lindsay Davenport in an earlier round.

Her opening title of the season came in Dubai before she stunned observers by inflicting a first defeat of the year on Serena Williams in the final of the Family Circle Cup in Charleston.

She then defeated Clijsters in three sets to defend her title at the German Open before beating her fellow Belgian again in the final at Roland Garros.

Henin-Hardenne boasts an excellent record at Wimbledon, having reached her first Grand Slam final before losing to Venus at Wimbledon in 2001 and making it to the semi-finals before again succumbing to Venus last year.