Mauresmo hungry for more grand slam glory

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SYDNEY (AFP) — Amelie Mauresmo says she is hungering for more grand slam glory after her breakthrough victory in last year's Australian Open. Mauresmo has fond memories of Australia after her hollow victory over Justine Henin-Hardenne in the 2006 final at Melbourne Park. Henin-Hardenne retired with an upset stomach while trailing 6-1 2-0, leaving Mauresmo to claim the grand slam trophy - seven years after her only previous appearance in a major final, also in Melbourne.

Mauresmo had success over Henin-Hardenne in the Wimbledon final six months later and is now eyeing an Australian Open encore. "I want more because once you've tasted what it's like you want more," Mauresmo said Sunday ahead of her appearance at this week's Sydney International. The French world No.3 will be...