This past week, the ATP and WTA tours would have been hosting their showcase clay-court events in the United States in Houston and Charleston, S.C., respectively.
Baseline is taking a look at several players who have left their marks on the tournaments in the 2000s, from current and future Hall of Famers to all-around solid performers. (All photos: Getty Images)
1
Justine Henin
In 2003, the Belgian captured her first career Grand Slam title at the French Open. Her clay-court campaign that year got off to a successful start when she claimed the top prize in Charleston, knocking off Serena Williams in the final. Two years later, she triumphed in Charleston again, defeating Elena Dementieva for the title. And just like in ’03, she’d ride that momentum through the clay-court season to win in Paris.
2
Andy Roddick