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World No.1 Justine Henin is shaping up nicely as the female Roger Federer

The introverted queen of tennis is beating her personal demons ... and just about everyone else Posted October 29, 2007 by Adela Aliaga-Yori

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Who's Queen Bee of women's tennis - Justine Henin or Serena Williams?

By far the hottest rivalry in women’s tennis, the American and the Belgian continue their quest for domination. Drama, courage and pure brilliance are just three of many factors that have excelled the rivalry to new heights. Posted October 09, 2007 by Aasim Shaffi

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Family fortunes put Justine Henin back on top of the world

The world No.1 has overcome personal adversity and rather than let her tennis suffer, she has taken it to new heights, opening up to the fans for the first time. Posted July 30, 2007 by Summer Ibara

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Jankovic defeats former champion

Kuznetsova upset and Henine-Hardenne dominant as second week at US Open begins Posted September 05, 2006 by Reuters

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Henin says injury serious after quitting Fed Cup final

The world No. 2 and US Open runner up has clearly been overworked in the past two weeks. Now, her knee has given way to the pounding, and the injury she sustained in her first match of the day forced her to withdraw from the deciding doubles match against Italy in the Fed Cup raises serious questions about a timetable for her fit return. Posted September 18, 2006 by Reuters

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Martina Hingis needs to take a leaf out of Justine Henin's book on power and determination

The former world No 1 seems to have lost her appetite for the game, while the little Belgian workaholic is at the very peak of her game. Posted August 02, 2007 by James Clements

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Passion rules as Justine Henin takes all in Toronto

The Canadian tournament reeled up some sublime tennis, as well as some shocking but great outcomes. An in-depth study on how Henin came up on top, along with the other headline news. Posted August 22, 2007 by Aasim Shaffi

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Perfection as Justine Henin captures seventh Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows

After putting the Williams sisters to flight, the Belgian crushes Svetlana Kuznetsova to seize her second US Open title. Posted September 10, 2007 by Aasim Shaffi

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Henin's toughness can repel the Russian assault for a third French title

The diminutive Belgian has been beating all-comers on clay and is capable of lifting her third championship at Roland Garros. Posted June 04, 2007 by Brian Lomax

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Sorry, Ana - it's Justine Henin to Serb up French Open title No.4

Ana Ivanovic faces a stern test as the Serbian youngster looks to overcome the Queen of Clay Posted June 08, 2007 by Jay Jarrahi

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Italy win Fed Cup final after Henin-Hardenne withdraws

A gruelling three weeks of competition for US Open runner-up Henin-Hardenne renders her physically unable to continue for Belgium and forces her to withdraw from the deciding Fed Cup match against Italy tied at one set apiece. Posted September 19, 2006 by Reuters

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Why Justine Henin is destined to be a tennis legend

The brilliant Belgian has already won seven Grand Slams and is set for more. But can she emulate Steffi Graf's 22 Slams? Posted November 27, 2007 by Adela Aliaga-Yori

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Venus Williams to beat Justine Henin in a thrilling Australian Open final

The battle is on in Melbourne – watch out for Serena Williams and Anna Chakvetadze to go close, but the other Williams sister has the experience to triumph against the world No.1 Posted January 14, 2008 by Kenneth Evans, Jr.

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Why Justine Henin is set for another massive year in 2008

The Belgian is on top of the world after enjoying a stunning season - and goes into the new year with a new-found mental toughness after seeing off the Williams sisters in the US Open. Posted December 16, 2007 by Aasim Shaffi

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Maria Sharapova and the Serbians are simply not good enough

Sharapova, Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic may have a chance of winning Grand Slams, but Justine Henin and the Williams sisters are in a league of their own. Posted September 02, 2007 by Aasim Shaffi

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No stopping Justine Henin in Zurich - now for title No.10 in Madrid

The world No.1 didn’t look too shabby when taking her ninth title of the year. The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour leader stormed through the Swiss draw to complete a 20-match winning streak. Posted October 22, 2007 by Aasim Shaffi

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As the world salutes Roger Federer, does Justine Henin get the praise she deserves?

Federer has already achieved legendary status in tennis but the question remains as to whether Henin, the world's best female player, will ever be accorded the credit her performances warrant. Posted October 31, 2007 by Ryan Navarro

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Henin-Hardenne can bounce back with Fed Cup crown

After getting her lunch handed to her in straight sets in the US Open final, the world No. 2 from Belgium already has a new championship to play for and a unique chance to put last week's major disappointment behind her. Posted September 17, 2006 by Reuters

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Henin-Hardenne hands King a lesson

Promising American teenager learns the hard way from a championship contender Posted September 01, 2006 by Reuters

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Federer and Henin-Hardenne win before rainout

More rain delays follow Posted September 02, 2006 by Reuters

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Five-set Slam matches for women? Henin's French walk-over cried out for it

After the Belgian's easy third French title in succession, Sportingo's ORI LEWIS poses the question: Isn't it time for women to play five sets? Posted June 09, 2007 by Ori Lewis

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Why did Justine Henin, Serena and Venus Williams all tremble in Oz?

The top three of women’s tennis all fell at the quarter-final stage of the first Grand Slam of the year. They all have different stories but leave a big question mark. Posted February 07, 2008 by Aasim Shaffi

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What a lovely pair! Maria Sharapova and Justine Henin are double tops

The ability and skill of the two finest female tennis players would make this a dream team – just bring on the Williams sisters! Posted May 04, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith

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Why Justine Henin's retirement is bad news for tennis

After a sensational 2007, the Belgian has shocked the tennis world with her announcement that she is quitting. One of the game's all time-greats, her graceful presence on court will be sorely missed. Posted May 15, 2008 by Summer Ibara

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Justine Henin: The mystery of the missing tennis champion

Why did the world No.1 choose to retire 10 days before the start of her favourite tournament? Surely the brilliant Belgian could have won a fourth consecutive French Open and had a final stab at Wimbledon before quitting. Posted May 16, 2008 by Gregory Lanzenberg

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Justine Henin: Her powerful domination of women's tennis was unique

She has cut short her career at the ripe young age of 25 for all the right reasons. But she will be sorely missed. Posted May 17, 2008 by sayan das

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Seven Grand Slams at 25 - how many more titles would Justine Henin have won?

Tennis has lost a great champion with the world No.1's retirement. She was one of the best players ever to grace a court, but at least she has retired at the top of her game and now can look forward to a life of new challenges. Posted May 20, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith

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Sharapova wins first US Open title

While other players received the lion's share of the attention over the fortnight, the ebullient 2004 Wimbledon champion overpowered the Open's fleet second seed with a booming serve and a crushing forehand to hammer her way to the 2006 US Open women's singles title. Posted September 10, 2006 by Reuters

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The factors that led to Justine Henin's retirement...

Had the brilliant Belgian burnt herself out - or was there just nothing more for her to achieve? Posted May 30, 2008 by connor harper

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Justine Henin: Amazing power and strength packed into such a small frame

The retirement of Justine Henin signifies the end to the career of possibly the greatest sportswoman in the world at the moment. Not only did she dominate the game, she broke the mould of what it is to be a woman tennis player. Posted May 16, 2008 by Adam Uren

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Super Serb Ana Ivanovic can grab Justine Henin's Paris throne

Much-improved Ivanovic has the game to topple the queen of Roland Garros for the last three years – and Aussie Open winner Maria Sharapova had better watch out. Posted April 22, 2008 by Alice Zelichonok

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The legacy of Justine Henin is full of backhanded compliments

The 25-year-old champion has retired and tennis is the poorer. But she leaves a much greater legacy than her stats. It is her dedication, drive and passion for tennis for which she will be remembered. And that amazing backhand. Posted June 01, 2008 by sayan das

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