Amelie Mauresmo and Justine Henin-Hardenne both look to win their first Wimbledon titles as the final gets under way Henin-Hardenne breaks Mauresmo's serve in the opening game and then holds serve to take an early 2-0 lead Henin-Hardenne goes on to take the first set with relative ease - losing just two games Mauresmo contemplates how to get back into the match after falling a set behind Mauresmo comes out fighting in the second set, breaking once and holding serve to go 3-0 up The second set then goes with serve putting Mauresmo 4-2 up - she pumps her fists at every big shot Mauresmo holds her nerve and takes the second set 6-3, serving her fourth ace of the match to clinch it Henin-Hardenne begins to show signs of frustration as the deciding set opens with a game apiece Henin-Hardenne's game begins to fall apart and a succession of unforced errors leads to a Mauresmo break Mauresmo knows she is close to her first Wimbledon title - she has the chance to serve for the match at 5-4 Mauresmo's serve does not let her down - she wins the match 2-6 6-3 6-4 and sinks to her knees in celebration A delighted Mauresmo collects her winner's trophy and declares "now don't question my nerves"
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