Henin beats Mauresmo in Dubai

Justine Henin defeated second seed Amelie Mauresmo 6-4 7-5 yesterday to win the Dubai Open. The top-seeded Belgian player claimed the title for the fourth time in five years. Mauresmo, who won the title in 2002, was seeking back-to-back titles after...

Justine Henin defeated second seed Amelie Mauresmo 6-4 7-5 yesterday to win the Dubai Open.

The top-seeded Belgian player claimed the title for the fourth time in five years.

Mauresmo, who won the title in 2002, was seeking back-to-back titles after winning in Antwerp last week.

It was Monte Carlo-based Henin's 30th career title, and she has now won seven of her 13 meetings with Mauresmo.

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