Justine Henin
Founder and President of the Justine Henin Tennis Academy, Justine Henin was an exceptional tennis player, as evident in her 7 Grand Slam win and the admiration for her style of play.
SINGLES
Career record : 525 - 115.
Career titles : 43 WTA.
Highest ranking: N° 1 (20 October 2003) - 117 weeks at world n° 1.
GRAND SLAM SINGLES RESULTS
Australian Open : Winner 2004.
French Open : Winner 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007.
Wimbledon : Final 2001,2006.
US Open : Winner 2003, 2007.
OTHER TOURNAMENTS
Masters : Winner 2006, 2007.
Olympic Games : Gold Medal 2004.
Fed Cup: Winner 2001.
Hopman Cup: Final 2011.
AWARDS AND HONORS
- Belgian National Sports Merit Award (2001)
- UEPS European Sportswoman of the Year (2002)
- ITF World Champion (2003)
- WTA Player of the Year (for 2003)
- Family Circle/State Farm "Player Who Makes A Difference" (2005)
- Appointed UNESCO Champion for Sport (2006)
- ITF World Champion (2006)
- Belgian Sports Personality of the Year (career award)
- ITF World Champion (2007)
- USSA Female Athlete of the Year (2007)
- EFE Sportsperson of the Year (2007)
- Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year (2008)
- WTA Player of the Year (for 2007)
- WTA Comeback Player of the Year (2010)
- International Tennis Hall of Fame (2016)
PLAYING STYLE
A notable aspect of Justine Henin's playing style was the completeness of her game, the variety, and versatility. She was able to change from a defensive style to an aggressive one. Justine Henin's single-handed backhand was the most powerful and accurate in the game. She could hit her backhand flat, with heavy topspin, or slice. Her backhand could also be used to surprise her opponents with drop shots, breaking up the pattern of a groundstroke rally. Justine Henin's forehand was generally regarded as her most dangerous weapon and the stroke that she normally used to dictate the play of a match.
Justine Henin Coaching
