Justine Henin retires!

[bgcalde]

Just wanted pay a little tribute to one of tennis greatest players who have inspired so many people. She's of course best known for the best backhand ever, 7 grand slam titles, and mostly for being such a tough fighter. It's defitinely a sad day for all of her fans and for sports in general, we've lost a true champion. Anyway, I just want to wish Justine the best of luck and happiness in her new life.

 

 

Thanks for all the great matches, unforgettable memories.

 

 

 

(Not that it is related, but she is a big celine fan)

[dj4celine]

I was in shock and then in tears when I heard the news of her retirement.

 

She's definitely the most complete female player after Chris Evert. Her game wasn't just about power or technique .... it was everything combined. Even though she was so tiny, she gave a good fight to towering player like the Williams sisters, Maria Shriekapova and even Lindsay Davenport. It was always fun to see her play especially at Rolland Garros Her backhand was the best and her game-play was just awesome!! I have most of her tapes and watch those to help me play the game and better myself in it

 

Truly an inspiration I wish her all the luck for her future

 

Now the Williams sisters, Shriekapova and other players would be celebrating that their road to the top rank is clear of the challenge that Henin poised for them.

[bfhb]

one of my favourite tennis players ....i wish her well....but why is she going????

a big loss to the tour

[CelineAndRene]

LOL sad to say.. i have no idea who he is.. HAHA

[dj4celine]

LOL sad to say.. i have no idea who he is.. HAHA

 

Justine isn't a he She's the #1 female tennis player in the world

 

http://infosports.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/justine-henin.jpg

[ErwinG]

It's disappointing to see her leave ... but she is leaving at the top of her game ... good luck to her!

[Nat27]

I was really shocked to hear that she was retiring from Tennis, she was a greart champion and the queen of Rolland Garros! AND the best backhand that woman's tennis has ever seen!!!

 

She was never my favourite player (Lindsay Dvenport is!!!!!) but one has to admire a great talent like that and give credit where it is due!

[CelineDionx]

She was a great player... but Davenport and Sharapova are my 2 favourites

[Nat27]

She was a great player... but Davenport and Sharapova are my 2 favourites

 

Davenport is the greatest!!!! Sharapova........not my favourite.......I do like Elena Dementieva!

[Prince Whiskers]

Amazing that the injury-prone and multi-tasking (outside interests abound) Williams sisters have outlasted their contemporaries. Capriati, Hingis, Kim and now, Juju.

 

I played tennis in high school and college, and I had (and still do) a two-handed BH. Tell you what, trying to hit a one-handed BH can really tire you bec. of the constant strain that the shot puts on your shoulder and upper arm! Federer has a one-handed BH as well but it's different from Juju's in the sense that a lot of his power off the shot is supplied by his wrist snap!