Former world number one Justine Henin made a triumphant return to tennis over the weekend in Belgium.
The seven-time major champion won her first event back at the Women’s Tennis Trophy exhibition at home in Charleroi.
Although the tournament was an exhibition, Henin showed that she is still a contender in women’s tennis by beating world number twelve Flavia Pennetta in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the final.
After the final, Henin acknowledged that one of the reasons for her comeback is an attempt to win Wimbledon, the one Grand Slam singles title that eluded her during the first part of her career.
“It is another Justine Henin who will try and go out there and achieve her dream of finally winning Wimbledon,” Henin said in comments reported by the Belgium press. “I don’t know if it’s possible but that just makes it an even more passionate challenge for me.”
Henin is expected to make her official comeback to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour during the opening week of the 2010 tennis season in Brisbane, Australia next month.
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Thanks, Andrew. It’s been fixed.
Did anyone else watch the live streams of the match? I thought she moved around the court pretty well. The lack of tournaments showed with the simple errors, but no one else in womens tennis approaches the strategy and able to execute shots like her.
I only saw highlights but she looked amazing.
If I was her I’d say less about Wimbledon and more about winning in general. I say that because I hope she doesn’t put to much pressure on herself. I too would like to see her win it, but no matter what happens with her comeback it is great to have her back on the court.
Lets just enjoy the artistry..the results will flow from that which is unique….Long live the Queen!
The real joy of tennis is back. I wish I could fast forward to 2010. Justine and Kim literally revive the tour and give it long lost integrity.