The match will be played at the 40,000 seat King Baudouin stadium in Brussels July 8th. The Bobby Riggs/Billie Jean King "Battle of the Sexes II" duel in 1973 still holds the attendance record for a tennis match at 30,472. With the popularity of these two stars in Belgium expect that record to be shattered.
They made the announcement along side Prime Minister Yves Leterme.
Next month Justine seeks a 5th Roland Garros title - Kim her 1st.
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