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Mon 07 Jul 2007Women's game begins nowOn court two last Friday in bright sunshine, Justin Henin arrived through the crowd and into the narrow passage that connects the public area with the showcourt.The bite-sized stadium is a popular area for public and press alike because the seats are literally within touching distance of the players, who occasionally end up in the front rows stretching for angled serves.