(5) J Henin-Hardenne (Bel) bt A Kournikova (Rus) 6-0 6-1

Game-by-game updates:

Second set

Henin-Hardenne 6-0 6-1 Kournikova
The fifth seed quickly earns three match points, but relaxes too soon and allows Kournikova back to deuce. But it is a brief respite for Kournikova and Henin-Hardenne quickly recovers to wrap up a 47-minute win.

Henin-Hardenne 6-0 5-1 Kournikova
Kournikova is broken again and looks to have accepted defeat.

Henin-Hardenne 6-0 4-1 Kournikova
Relief for Kournikova as she earns herself a first break point of the match. However, the Russian dumps a forehand into the net and Henin-Hardenne recovers.

Henin-Hardenne 6-0 3-1 Kournikova
In the face of such an erratic opponent, Henin-Hardenne is making some unfamiliar errors. But Kournikova is unable to take advantage and another double fault on break point leaves her staring squarely at defeat.

Henin-Hardenne 6-0 2-1 Kournikova
Henin-Hardenne finds herself in a degree of danger for the first time in the match, falling to 15-30. But the Belgian collects herself in time.

Henin-Hardenne 6-0 1-1 Kournikova
Kournikova finally gets her name on the scoreboard as Henin-Hardenne loses focus momentarily - smashing a couple of forehands into the net.

Henin-Hardenne 6-0 1-0 Kournikova
The second set begins in a similar vein for Kournikova - a mishit backhand on the first point putting her on the back foot immediately.

First set

Henin-Hardenne 6-0 Kournikova
Henin-Hardenne completes a first-set whitewash in just 18 minutes - breaking to love for the second time. Kournikova bears a look of despair.

Henin-Hardenne 5-0 Kournikova
The fifth seed moves to within a game of the first set - having dropped just seven points. Kournikova is showing flashes of her talent, but not enough to trouble Henin-Hardenne.

Henin-Hardenne 4-0 Kournikova
Kournikova's serve breaks down completely - a second delivery at 0-15 flies off the top of her racket and into the crowd and is followed by another double. Henin-Hardenne seems as bemused as her opponent - but still registers another break.

Henin-Hardenne 3-0 Kournikova
Kournikova plays her best point of the match - approaching the net before dispatching a sweet volley. But Henin-Hardenne fires a forehand winner to see off the danger.

Henin-Hardenne 2-0 Kournikova
Ill-advised shot selection from Kournikova gets her into trouble and she soon finds herself down 0-40. A double-fault on the first break point completes the misery.

Henin-Hardenne 1-0 Kournikova
An entertaining opening from both players with Henin-Hardenne making a positive start by holding serve to 15.