Henin is back
September 23rd 2009 13:18
KIM Clijsters’ amazing US Open triumph inspired people all over the globe – including, it seems, fellow Belgian Justine Henin.
Henin announced today that she, too, will return to the women’s tour and the Australian summer season is where it will happen.
The former world No.1 and seven-time grand slam champion listed Clijsters’ ragingly successful comeback as one of several reasons she is ready to return after a 16-month retirement.
Henin obviously thinks we’re all fools.
It would take more than a touch of jealousy to spark her into action, but her comment that Clijsters’ success only “subconsciously” had an impact on her decision is hard to believe.
The pair were tolerant of one another during their time at the top, but were never great friends.
They have clashed 20 times for 10 wins each in a classic rivalry, but Henin was certainly regarded as the better of the two and her record backs that up.
The seven grand slam championships are among her 41 WTA Tour titles that also include two season-ending Sony Ericsson Championships.
Henin also won a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, finished No.1 in the world three times and spent 117 weeks at the top of the women’s tour.
She also led Belgium to the 2001 Fed Cup crown.
But Henin was unable to win Wimbledon despite her dominance, with runner-up showings in 2001 and 2006 her best efforts.
An improved serve and an All England Club championship sit atop the 27-year-old’s goals when she resumes in January.
Henin’s return is a boon for the women’s game and Russian Dinara Safina’s hold on the No.1 ranking suddenly becomes even shakier.
Dare I dream of an all-Belgian Australian Open decider?
Henin announced today that she, too, will return to the women’s tour and the Australian summer season is where it will happen.
The former world No.1 and seven-time grand slam champion listed Clijsters’ ragingly successful comeback as one of several reasons she is ready to return after a 16-month retirement.
Henin obviously thinks we’re all fools.
It would take more than a touch of jealousy to spark her into action, but her comment that Clijsters’ success only “subconsciously” had an impact on her decision is hard to believe.
The pair were tolerant of one another during their time at the top, but were never great friends.
Former world No.1 Justine Henin is following fellow Belgian Kim Clijsters' lead and returning to the WTA Tour.
They have clashed 20 times for 10 wins each in a classic rivalry, but Henin was certainly regarded as the better of the two and her record backs that up.
The seven grand slam championships are among her 41 WTA Tour titles that also include two season-ending Sony Ericsson Championships.
Henin also won a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, finished No.1 in the world three times and spent 117 weeks at the top of the women’s tour.
She also led Belgium to the 2001 Fed Cup crown.
But Henin was unable to win Wimbledon despite her dominance, with runner-up showings in 2001 and 2006 her best efforts.
An improved serve and an All England Club championship sit atop the 27-year-old’s goals when she resumes in January.
Henin’s return is a boon for the women’s game and Russian Dinara Safina’s hold on the No.1 ranking suddenly becomes even shakier.
Dare I dream of an all-Belgian Australian Open decider?
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