Sporting legends : Justin Henin - Career highlights & video of Belgian female tennis star

 





Justin Henin , one of the more successful female tennis player in 2000s  was born on June 1, 1982, in Liège, Belgium.


Career Highlights


#### Early Career and Breakthrough

- **1999:** Henin turned professional and quickly made an impact on the WTA Tour, reaching the second round of the French Open and Wimbledon.

- **2001:** She won her first WTA title at the Belgian Open and reached the semifinals of the French Open.


#### Grand Slam Success

- **2003:** Henin won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating compatriot Kim Clijsters in the final. She also won the US Open the same year, solidifying her place among the elite players.

- **2004:** She claimed her second Australian Open title, once again defeating Clijsters. Henin also won the Olympic gold medal in singles at the Athens Games.

- **2005-2007:** Henin dominated the French Open, winning three consecutive titles (2005, 2006, and 2007). She also reached the finals of the Australian Open (2006) and won the US Open (2007).


#### Other Notable Achievements

- **World No. 1:** Henin first reached the No. 1 ranking in October 2003 and held the position multiple times throughout her career.

- **WTA Championships:** She won the year-end WTA Championships in 2006 and 2007.

- **Career Titles:** Henin amassed a total of 43 WTA singles titles.

- **Retirement:** Henin initially retired from professional tennis in May 2008, while still ranked No. 1 in the world.


#### Comeback and Final Retirement

- **2010:** Henin made a comeback to professional tennis, reaching the finals of the Australian Open, where she lost to Serena Williams.

- **2011:** She retired for the final time in January 2011 due to a chronic elbow injury.


Justin Henin thus won a total of **seven Grand Slam singles titles** during her career. Here is the breakdown:


1. **Australian Open:** 1 title (2004)

2. **French Open:** 4 titles (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007)

3. **Wimbledon:** 0 titles (Henin reached the finals in 2001 and 2006)

4. **US Open:** 2 titles (2003, 2007)


These victories contribute to her reputation as one of the most successful and skilled tennis players of her time.


### Legacy

Justin Henin is widely regarded as one of the greatest female tennis players of her generation. Known for her one-handed backhand and exceptional all-court play, Henin's career was marked by her resilience, skill, and sportsmanship. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2016.


In the below video watch Justin Henin's emphatic win over Serena Williams in the 2007 USOpen quarters 

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