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OFF: Can Justine Henin Fight Off the Challenge for No. 1?

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The clock is ticking on Justine Henin’s reign as the No. 1 player in the world.

Tell us who you think will overtake her for the top spot in today’s edition of Open Forum Friday!

Jelena Jankovic in Quest of Henin Victory

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Jelena Jankovic was one of the most successful players in tennis last year, yet she ended the season without the one big win which would have mattered most.

When the dust finally settled on the 2007 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour season, Jankovic had posted seven disappointing losses to her greatest rival Justine Henin.

Tiebreak Victories Give Francesca Schiavone Win Against Justine Henin

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Two-time defending champion Justine Henin tumbled out of the 2008 Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships on Thursday at the hands of Italy’s Francesca Schiavone.

Schiavone pulled the biggest upset of the tournament by knocking out the top seed in two close sets.

Defending Champion Justine Henin Leads Stellar Dubai Draw

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Seven women in the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour’s Top 10 have headed to Dubai for this week’s Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships.

Leading the stellar field is two-time defending champion and world No. 1 Justine Henin.

Justine Henin Wins 2008 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award

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Two months after completing the best season of her career on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, reigning world No. 1 Justine Henin has been named the Laureus World Sports Academy’s Sportswoman of the Year.

Henin beat out Yelena Isinbayeva, Carolina Kluft, Libby Lenton, Marta, and Lorena Ochoa.

Justine Henin Leads Main Draw at Antwerp’s Proximus Diamond Games

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World No. 1 Justine Henin is aiming to rebound from her Australian Open loss at the upcoming Proximus Diamond Games in Antwerp.

The Belgian star is leading the main draw at next week’s Tier II tournament, followed by Anna Chakvetadze and Daniela Hantuchova.

Justine Henin to Begin Roland Garros Campaign at Qatar Telecom German Open

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World No. 1 Justine Henin plans to launch her 2008 Roland Garros title pursuit at the Qatar Telecom German Open in Berlin, tournament officials announced on Wednesday.

Current No. 2 Ana Ivanovic has also been added to the Tier I tournament’s player field.

Justine Henin Nominated for Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year

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World No. 1 Justine Henin has been nominated for the 2008 Laureus World Sportswoman Award, the Laureus World Sports Academy announced on Thursday.

The Laureus World Sports Awards are recognized as the premier honors on the international sporting calendar.

Maria Sharapova Cruises Past Justine Henin to Enter Final Four

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Maria Sharapova has thrown down the gauntlet to the five women remaining in the draw at the 2008 Australian Open.

She wants her third Grand Slam title and is willing to pummel anyone, including the world’s best player, to bring the trophy home.

Justine Henin Wins 32nd Straight, Awaits Maria Sharapova in Quarterfinals

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World No. 1 Justine Henin won her thirty-second consecutive match on Sunday with a solid 6-2, 6-2 win over Su-Wei Hsieh at the Australian Open.

Henin will face Maria Sharapova in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.

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