Henin to defend title

World number one Justine Henin-Hardenne will defend her French Open crown after recovering from a viral infection. "I have recovered from the viral illness I contracted earlier this year and am feeling well again," the Belgian told reporters on Tuesday.

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"I have been practising regularly and even though I do not feel 100 percent, I feel I am in a good enough shape to go to Paris."

Henin-Hardenne, who beat compatriot Kim Clijsters to win her first grand slam title in Roland Garros last June, had been doubtful for the tournament which starts next Monday after falling ill last month.

Doctors treating Henin-Hardenne had ordered her to rest until the beginning of May.

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