The 2008 French Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 112th edition of the French Open, and the second Grand Slam event of the year. It took place at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, from 25 May until 8 June 2008.
2008 French Open
Katarina Srebotnik knocked Serena Williams out of the French Open in the third round. Her triumph ensured that there would be a new champion in 2008.
Women's doubles semifinalist Alona Bondarenko
Justine Henin is a Belgian former world No. 1 tennis player. She spent a total of 117 weeks as the world No. 1 and was the year-end No. 1 in 2003, 2006 and 2007. Henin, coming from a country with limited success in tennis, helped establish Belgium as a leading force in women's tennis alongside Kim Clijsters, and led the country to its first Fed Cup crown in 2001. She was known for her all-court style of play and for being one of the few female players to use a single-handed backhand.
Justine Henin-Hardenne at the 2006 Medibank International
Justine Henin prepares to hit a backhand
Justine Henin in 2005
Justine Henin at the 2006 Medibank International in Sydney