Justin Henin was overjoyed to capture the seventh grand slam of her career after the top seed claimed the US Open women’s singles title with a comfortable 6-1 6-3 victory over Svetlana Kuznetsova.

World number one Justine Henin-Hardenne has confirmed she will defend her French Open title after being out of action for over a month because of glandular fever.

Sergio Garcia must have been wondering what on earth was going to happen to him - and those around him - next as he began his bid for Open glory today.