Is Amelie Mauresmo poisoning her opponents' water? For the 3rd time, including the semifinals and finals, an opponent retired during their match against Mauresmo. In the Australian Open finals, Henin-Hardenne struggled all match long- Whether she played poorly because she was ill or whether she was ill because she played poorly is open to debate. Judging by Henin-Hardenne's reaction- she grimaced, then told the judge, "I can't. I'm sorry," I'd say the illness was genuine.

Still, she should have pulled a McNabb and vomited on the court, then continued her play.