Flushing Meadows, New York, 27 August-9 September
US Open, Flushing Meadows Final latest: J HENIN (Bel) v * S KUZNETSOVA (Rus) 2-0 * denotes server LATEST ACTION (ALL TIMES BST): To get involved, text us on 81111 (UK users only)
First set: Henin 2-0 Kuznetsova
Kuznetsova does some impressive scrambling as Henin bosses things from the net but to no avail, and the world number one takes the game to 15 with an amazing forehand winner down the line. Henin 1-0 Kuznetsova
Kuznetsova is prone to the odd bout of nerves, as anyone who endured her semi-final will know, and an immediate hold of serve would be a big boost. Unfortunately for her, Henin starts off in a similar mood to that which saw off Serena and Venus, finishing a stunning rally at 30-30 with an audacious drop shot. Kuznetsova then goes for too much with a forehand and it's a break for the Belgian. 0112: The players come out onto Arthur Ashe Stadium to a healthy round of applause. 0110: It's time for the women's final and we have the 2003 champion, Henin, up against the 2004 champion, Kuznetsova. Rather surprisingly, I'd say, we also have the two women who will be top of the rankings after this weekend, as Kuznetsova is set to rise to a career-high number two. She will need the confidence boost as Henin has a 14-2 record against the Russian, although Kuznetsova did win their last match earlier this year on clay in Berlin.
Kuznetsova does some impressive scrambling as Henin bosses things from the net but to no avail, and the world number one takes the game to 15 with an amazing forehand winner down the line. Henin 1-0 Kuznetsova
Kuznetsova is prone to the odd bout of nerves, as anyone who endured her semi-final will know, and an immediate hold of serve would be a big boost. Unfortunately for her, Henin starts off in a similar mood to that which saw off Serena and Venus, finishing a stunning rally at 30-30 with an audacious drop shot. Kuznetsova then goes for too much with a forehand and it's a break for the Belgian. 0112: The players come out onto Arthur Ashe Stadium to a healthy round of applause. 0110: It's time for the women's final and we have the 2003 champion, Henin, up against the 2004 champion, Kuznetsova. Rather surprisingly, I'd say, we also have the two women who will be top of the rankings after this weekend, as Kuznetsova is set to rise to a career-high number two. She will need the confidence boost as Henin has a 14-2 record against the Russian, although Kuznetsova did win their last match earlier this year on clay in Berlin.
Source: BBC Sport
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