Career Highlights
2002
Reached the semifinals of the Australian Open before falling to defending champion and eventual winner Jennifer Capriati.
Won the title in Hamburg by defeating Venus Williams 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Knocked out of the French Open in the third round by Clarisa Fernandez of Argentina.
2001
At the French Open, she became the first Belgian player to reach a
Grand Slam singles final. She fell to world No. 4 Jennifer Capriati 1-6, 6-4, 12-
10 in the longest third set of a French Open women's final. Previously, she had never gone past the fourth round at a Grand Slam tournament.
Helped lead Belgium to Fed Cup victory over Russia in the final after the United States withdrew from the tournament due to terrorist concerns.
Won her first title of the year at Stanford by defeating Lindsay Davenport, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1. Defeated Magdalena Maleeva, 6-1, 6-1 to win the title in Leipzig. Won her last title of the year in Luxembourg by beating Lisa Raymond, 6-2, 6-2.
Reached the finals at Indian Wells before losing to Serena Williams 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. Also reached the final at 's-Hertogenbosch before falling to compatriot Justine Henin 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.
Reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.
2000
Won titles at Hobart and Filderstadt.
Reached the mixed doubles final with Lleyton Hewitt at Wimbledon.
Made her Fed Cup debut and helped lead the team to a semifinal appearance.
Qualified for the year-ending Chase Championships tournament, reaching the quarterfinals, and ended the year ranked No. 18
1999
As a qualifier, won her first career tournament in Luxembourg. Almost had back-to-back victories when she advanced to the final at Bratislava, but she lost to Amelie Mauresmo.
Improving her season-ending
ranking from No. 409 in 1998 to 47 in 1999. Received the WTA's Most Impressive Newcomer Award.
1998
Was a finalist at the French Open in juniors.
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