Women's Singles | |
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2004 Australian Open | |
Champion | Justine Henin-Hardenne |
Runner-up | Kim Clijsters |
Final score | 6–3, 4–6, 6–3 |
The 2004 Australian Open was a Grand Slam tennis tournament held in Melbourne, Australia from 19 January to 1 February, 2004.
Justine Henin-Hardenne won the Women's Singles title, defeating compatriot and rival Kim Clijsters in the final, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3. It was Henin-Hardenne's third Grand Slam title, and her third win against Clijsters in a Grand Slam tournament final, after her victory at the 2003 French Open and the 2003 US Open.
The defending champion, Serena Williams, did not compete due to injury affecting her left knee.