Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Kim Clijsters in the final, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 2004 Australian Open. It was her third major title, each time defeating Clijsters in the final (after her victories at the 2003 French and US Opens). Clijsters would eventually win the title seven years later.
Serena Williams was the reigning champion, but did not participate this year due to a left knee injury.
Fabiola Zuluaga became the first Colombian to reach a major semifinal.
Seeds
Qualifying
Draw
Finals
Top half
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Bottom half
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Championship match statistics Category Henin-Hardenne Clijsters 1st serve % 38/77 (49%) 60/91 (66%) 1st serve points won31 of 38 = 82% 37 of 60 = 62% 2nd serve points won17 of 39 = 44% 11 of 31 = 35% Total service points won48 of 77 = 62.34% 48 of 91 = 52.75% Aces4 1 Double faults 6 6 Winners 31 37 Unforced errors38 43 Net points won 14 of 18 = 78% 14 of 28 = 50% Break points converted 6 of 8 = 75% 4 of 6 = 67% Return points won 43 of 91 = 47% 29 of 77 = 38% Total points won 91 77Source
External links 2004 Australian Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation