Justine starts the year again in Australia and wins two tournaments. She gets to the 4th round in Melbourne. Justine is now at her new career WTA ranking of #20. Justine meets Venus Williams in Berlin in the 3rd round and wins 6-1 6-4. The Belgian hits the wall in the third set with American champion Jennifer Capriati and retires the match at 2-6 6-4 1-2. A new benchmark for Justine as she reaches the semi-finals at Roland Garros only to lose by countrywoman Kim Clijsters in three sets 6-2 5-7 3-6. The momentum is unstoppable as Justine gets to the Wimbledon finals, but drops to Venus Williams in three sets 1-6 6-3 0-6. Justine joins Clijsters later in the year and gives Belgium a Fed Cup trophy.

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