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banner Thursday, 5 July, 2001, 14:09 GMT 15:09 UK
Henin completes stunning comeback
Justine Henin (Bel) beat Jennifer Capriati (USA) 2-6 6-4 6-2

Capriati's quick game between points unsettled Henin as she struggled to find form early on
Capriati begins the game all guns blazing taking the first set in 20 minutes

Henin had treatment on her foot after the first set for blisters
Justine Henin's backhand is graceful but has little fire power in the opening stages

Henin managed to draw level at a set-all despite a poor first service percentage
Henin composes herself before taking the second set 6-4

Henin's stands at only 5' 6
Henin begins to connect with her serves as the game progresses while Capriati struggled to hold

Capriati only managed one point during Henin's three game streak
Henin's shots grew in stature as the Belgian broke Capriati twice to win the first three games of the third

Play was suspended with Capriati 4-1 down in the third denying Henin the opportunity to close out the match
Capriati's frustration shows as the game slips away from her

Wimbledon 2001 is only the eighth seed's second appearance at the Championships
Henin's winning backhand propels her into her first Grand Slam final
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