The 2003 Swisscom Challenge, also known as the Zurich Open, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts that was part of the Tier I Series of the 2003 WTA Tour. It was the 20th edition of the tournament and took place at the Schluefweg in Zürich, Switzerland, from 13 to 19 October 2003. Second-seeded Justine Henin-Hardenne won the singles title and the $189,000 first-prize money. With this victory Henin-Hardenne became the new world No. 1 ranked singles player.[1][2][3]
| 2003 Swisscom Challenge | |
|---|---|
| Date | 13–19 October |
| Edition | 20th |
| Category | Tier I Series |
| Draw | 28S / 16D |
| Prize money | USD $1,300,000 |
| Surface | Hard (indoor) |
| Location | Zürich, Switzerland |
| Venue | Schluefweg |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Justine Henin-Hardenne | |
| Doubles | |
Kim Clijsters /  Ai Sugiyama | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated 
Jelena Dokić, 6–0, 6–4
- It was Henin-Hardenne's 8th singles title of the year and the 14th of her career.
Doubles edit
Kim Clijsters / Ai Sugiyama defeated 
Virginia Ruano Pascual / 
Paola Suárez 7–6(7–3), 6–2
References edit
- ^ "Henin-Hardenne in final at Zurich". UPI. 18 October 2003.
- ^ "Henin-Hardenne takes number one spot". Eurosport. 19 October 2003.
- ^ "On This Day: Henin Becomes No.1". Women's Tennis Association.