2010_Brisbane_International

2010 Brisbane International

2010 Brisbane International

Tennis tournament

The 2010 Brisbane International was a joint ATP and WTA tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Brisbane, Queensland. It was the 2nd edition of the tournament and was played at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Tennyson. The centre court, Pat Rafter Arena is named in honour of Australian tennis hero Patrick Rafter. It took place from 3 to 10 January 2010. It was part of the Australian Open Series in preparation for the first Grand Slam of the year. Justine Henin has announced that she will make her return to professional tennis at the 2010 Brisbane International.

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Television coverage of the tournament was on Channel Seven, with live coverage of the day sessions and delayed coverage of the night sessions between 4 and 10 January.

ATP entrants

Seeds

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  • Rankings are as of 28 December 2009.[4]

Other entrants

The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw:

The following players received entry from the qualifying draw:

WTA entrants

Seeds

More information Country, Player ...
  • Rankings as of 28 December 2009.

Other entrants

The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw:

The following players received entry from the qualifying draw:

Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 2010 Brisbane International – Men's singles

United States Andy Roddick defeated Czech Republic Radek Štěpánek, 7–6(7–2), 7–6(9–7).[1]

  • It was Roddick's first title of the year and 28th overall.

Women's singles

Main article: 2010 Brisbane International – Women's singles

Belgium Kim Clijsters defeated Belgium Justine Henin, 6–3, 4–6, 7–6(8–6).[2]

  • It was Clijsters' first title of the year and 36th of her career.

Men's doubles

Main article: 2010 Brisbane International – Men's doubles

France Jérémy Chardy / France Marc Gicquel defeated Czech Republic Lukáš Dlouhý / India Leander Paes, 6–3, 7–6(7–5).[3]

Women's doubles

Main article: 2010 Brisbane International – Women's doubles

Czech Republic Andrea Hlaváčková / Czech Republic Lucie Hradecká defeated Hungary Melinda Czink / Spain Arantxa Parra Santonja, 2–6, 7–6(7–3), [10–4].

References

  1. [1]
    "Andy Roddick wins Brisbane International final against Radek Štěpánek". The Daily Telegraph. 10 January 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  2. [2]
    "Kim Clijsters beats Justine Henin in Brisbane thriller". BBC Sport. 9 January 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  3. [3]
    "Jérémy Chardy / Marc Gicquel vs. Lukáš Dlouhý / Leander Paes". Eurosport. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  4. [4]
    "ATP rankings as of December 28, 2009". Association of Tennis Professionals. 28 December 2009. Retrieved 14 November 2010.

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