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Henin won seven [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] singles titles: the [[French Open]] in 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2007, the [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]] in 2003 and 2007, and the [[Australian Open]] in 2004. At [[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]], she was the runner-up in 2001 and 2006. She also won a gold medal in the women's singles at the [[Tennis at the 2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Olympic Games]] and won the year-ending [[WTA Finals|WTA Tour Championships]] in 2006 and 2007. In total, she won 43 [[Women's Tennis Association|WTA]] singles titles.
Tennis experts cite her mental toughness, the completeness and variety of her game, her footspeed and footwork, and her one-handed [[backhand]] (which [[John McEnroe]] described as "the best single-handed backhand in both the women's or men's game")<ref name="BBC quotes McEnroe">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/7401254.stm |title=Henin bows out at the top |publisher=BBC Sport |date=14 May 2008 |access-date=27 May 2008}}</ref> as the principal reasons for her success.<ref>{{cite news |title=Resilient Henin takes U.S. Open title |location=India |date=7 September 2003 |url=http://www.hindu.com/2003/09/08/stories/2003090802482100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031206104031/http://www.hindu.com/2003/09/08/stories/2003090802482100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 December 2003 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=1 June 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=McClure |first=Geoff |title=Sporting Life |work=The Age |date=29 January 2004 |url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/01/28/1075088087727.html?from=storyrhs |access-date=1 June 2008 |location=Melbourne, Australia}}</ref> She retired from professional tennis on 26 January 2011, due to a chronic elbow injury.<ref name='2011_ret'>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/9377012.stm "Justine Henin quits tennis because of injury"], ''BBC News'', 26 January 2011.</ref> In June 2011, she was named one of the "30 Legends of Women's Tennis: Past, Present and Future" by [[Time (magazine)|''Time'']].<ref>{{cite magazine |title=30 Legends of Women's Tennis: Past, Present and Future – Justine Henin |url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2079150_2079148_2079120,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110625125530/http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2079150_2079148_2079120,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 June 2011 |magazine=TIME |access-date=19 August 2011 |author=William Lee Adams |date=22 June 2011}}</ref> She is widely considered one of the greatest female tennis players of all time.<ref>{{cite news |title=Top 10 Women's Tennis Players of All-Time: Where Does Serena Williams Rank on List of Greatest Ever? |url=http://www.ibtimes.com/top-10-womens-tennis-players-all-time-where-does-serena-williams-rank-list-greatest-2073830 |work=[[International Business Times]] |access-date=19 January 2016 |author=Jason Le Miere |date=28 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=10 best women's tennis players of all time |url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/10-best-women-s-tennis-players-of-all-time-1.10632315 |work=[[Newsday]] |access-date=19 January 2016 |author=Jeff Williams |date=28 August 2015}}</ref> In 2016, she became the first Belgian tennis player inducted into the [[International Tennis Hall of Fame]]<ref>[
== Early life ==
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In January, Henin returned to competitive tennis at the [[N.S.W Open/Medibank International|tournament in Sydney]], a tune-up for the [[2006 Australian Open|Australian Open]]. She was seeded fifth and played former world No. 1 (and newly returned to competitive tennis) [[Martina Hingis]] in a much hyped first round match. Henin won 6–3, 6–3.
At the Australian Open, Henin defeated top-ranked Lindsay Davenport and fourth ranked Maria Sharapova in three-set matches to set up a final against third ranked Amélie Mauresmo. While trailing 6–1, 2–0, Henin retired from the match, citing intense stomach pain caused by over-use of anti-inflammatories for a persistent shoulder injury. Henin stated afterwards that she feared possible injury had she continued to play. Henin was criticized by the press<ref>{{cite news |last=Collins |first=Bud |title=Henin-Hardenne took the queasy way out |work=The Boston Globe |date=29 January 2006 |url=http://www.boston.com/sports/other_sports/tennis/articles/2006/01/29/henin_hardenne_took_the_queasy_way_out/ |access-date=11 February 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Shriver, Pam |title=Shriver: Henin-Hardenne's reputation is tarnished |publisher=[[ESPN]] |date=29 September 2006 |url=
Henin captured her second title of the year at the Tier II event in Dubai defeating Sharapova 7–5, 6–2. This was her third Dubai title, having won previously in 2003 and 2004. At Tier I [[Pacific Life Open]] in Indian Wells, Henin lost in the semifinals to fourth-seeded Elena Dementieva 6–2, 5–7, 5–7, after leading 6–2, 5–2 and serving for the match twice. Henin also lost in the second round of Tier I Miami Masters to [[Meghann Shaughnessy]] 5–7, 4–6.
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At the [[2007 French Open]], [[Martina Navratilova]] said that "Henin's offense is just phenomenal ... it's sort of like we've got 'the female [[Roger Federer|Federer]]', or maybe the guys have 'the male Justine Henin', because she is just head and shoulders above everyone else right now."<ref name="nyt2010"/><ref>Interview with Barbara Schett, [[Eurosport]], 7 June 2007</ref> Her footwork, balance, and court coverage—and she is adept at changing from a defensive style to an aggressive one.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.brisbaneinternational.com.au/2009/10/will-justine-come-to-brisbane |title=Henin coming to Brisbane |publisher=brisbaneinternational.com.au |date=20 October 2003 |access-date=28 February 2011}}</ref>
Compared to the rest of her game, Henin's serve was rather inconsistent.<ref>[http://bleacherreport.com/articles/322308-clijsters-vs-henin-final-at-brisbane-rivalry-reignited Kim Clijsters vs. Justine Henin Final at Brisbane: Rivalry Reignited]. Bleacher Report (8 January 2010). Retrieved on 20 March 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/tennis/henin-not-the-shy-retiring-type-now-20100129-n42j.html Justine Henin | Australian Open]. Brisbanetimes.com.au. Retrieved on 20 March 2014.</ref> Her tendency to take risks on her second serve could sometimes result in a high number of double faults.<ref>[
A notable aspect of Henin's playing style was the completeness of her game—the variety and versatility she had. Her style was often compared to that of Roger Federer and to five-time Grand Slam winner [[Martina Hingis]] as well. Four-time Grand Slam winner Kim Clijsters commented "Growing up together, she's always been the more touchy player. She has good hands ... she has those quick hands."<ref>[http://www.tennisnow.com/News/Belgian-Blockbuster--Kim-Clijsters-Vs--Justine-Hen.aspx Belgian Blockbuster: Kim Clijsters Vs. Justine Henin At Wimbledon]. Tennis Now (25 June 2010). Retrieved on 20 March 2014.</ref> Former world No. 1 [[Andy Roddick]] praised Henin's and Hingis's racket skills, saying "She has probably the best racket skills of any female player I’ve seen, maybe her [Hingis] and Justine."<ref>[http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1722050-martina-hingis-to-make-wta-tour-debut-wednesday-night-on-heels-of-wtt-title Martina Hingis to Make WTA Tour Debut Wednesday Night on Heels of WTT Title]. Bleacher Report (30 July 2013). Retrieved on 20 March 2014.</ref> Hingis herself also similarly said "Players were better educated [during my career]. Now it's sheer power. You kind of miss the players like myself or Justine Henin."<ref>Sygall, David (5 January 2014) [http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/sydney-international-top-seeds-rest-for-tough-womens-opening-round-20140104-30atr.html Sydney international: top seeds rest for tough women's opening round]. Smh.com.au.</ref>
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