Double blow to Belgian hopes

Belgian hopes of another Grand Slam success at Wimbledon have been dashed as the country’s top two players have withdrawn from the tournament in the space of 24 hours.

Double blow to Belgian hopes

Belgian hopes of another Grand Slam success at Wimbledon have been dashed as the country’s top two players have withdrawn from the tournament in the space of 24 hours.

World number one Justine Henin-Hardenne today withdrew from this year’s tournament following advice from doctors, with Kim Clijsters doing likewise yesterday because of a wrist injury.

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