Henin-Hardenne draws first blood

Justine Henin-Hardenne outclassed Mary Pierce of France in a battle of former champions in the opening set of the French Open final under overcast skies at Roland Garros.

Henin-Hardenne, the favourite, took the first set 6-1 over Frenchwoman Pierce who was born in Montreal, Canada, and famously won the event in 2000.