Belgian Open (tennis) However, Sabine Appelmans, Kim Clijsters and Els Callens all won the doubles event. 1987: Knokke 1988-89: Brussels 1992: Waregem 1993: Liège 1999-2001: Antwerp Belgian Open (tennis) The Belgian Open was a WTA Tour tennis event held over three different periods during 1987–2002. The competition took place in July during 1987–1989 and 2002, and in May during 1992–1993 and 1999–2001. During 2000–2001 it was sponsored by Dutch clothing chain Mexx and renamed the "Benelux Open". The competition was played on outdoor clay courts. The tournament was a Tier V event in 1992 and 2001. The tournament was a Tier IV event
2009 China Open – Women's Singles defeat a reigning world No. 1. Serena Williams replaced Safina as world No. 1 following the tournament by virtue of winning her second round match, though Williams herself would lose in the third round. The four Tokyo semifinalists received a bye into the second round. They are as follows: 2009 China Open – Women's Singles The 2009 China Open – Women's Singles was the women's singles event of the China Open, a WTA Premier Mandatory tennis tournament held in October in Beijing. Jelena Janković was the defending champion, but lost in the second round against Peng Shuai. Svetlana Kuznetsova won