Den Bosch, Netherlands, June 22: French Open champion Justine Henin-Hardenne said she hoped to be fit for Wimbledon despite suffering an injury scare just two days before the start of the event.
The Belgian right-hander fell and injured her left wrist during the Ordina Open final yesterday, handing victory to compatriot Kim Clijsters.
The second seed was leading 7-6 0-1 when she slipped chasing a forehand. She played on until 0-3 before deciding to quit as a precaution.
''I hope I am going to be okay,'' Henin said. ''I think I sprained two or three of my fingers but I don't think it's anything serious.

''I am glad I don't play at Wimbledon until Tuesday and that gives me three days. I hope to be able to hit on Monday. I think it's going to be all right.



''When I tried to play on, it hurt and I think it was definitely the right thing to stop playing. It's better that it's my left hand than my right (playing) hand.''



The result gave Clijsters, beaten by Henin in the Paris final this month, her fourth title of 2003 and ended her opponent's 15-match winning streak.



Clijsters is seeded number two at Wimbledon, with Henin at number three.


Bureau Report