Ousted Henin-Hardenne admits rushing return

World number one and defending champion Justine Henin-Hardenne has admitted to rushing her comeback from glandular fever after crashing out of the French Open.

The 21-year-old Belgian was defeated 7-5 6-4 at the second round stage by Italy’s Tathiana Garbin and appeared to be suffering from a lack of fitness caused by the illness which she contracted in April.