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Justine Henin

Born
Jun 1, 1982age 44
height
5'5" (or 165 cm)
body type
Athletic
nationality
Belgian

Career

Active 1996 – present

Biography

About Justine Henin

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Justine Henin, a Belgian former tennis player, is best remembered for her all-court game and her rare single-handed backhand among female players. She reached the world No. 1 ranking for 117 weeks and finished as year-end No. 1 three times. Her career began in 1996 and she retired with 30 years of activity. She was born on 1 June 1982 in Belgium and is 5'5" tall with an athletic build. Along with Kim Clijsters, she helped put Belgian women's tennis on the map and led her country to its first Fed Cup title in 2001.

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Personal

Years Active
1996-present (started around 14 years old; 30 years active)
Birthplace
Belgium

Body

Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Brown
Weight
115 lbs (or 52 kg)
Measurements
31–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
Bra/Cup Size
A

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How did Justine Henin help Belgian tennis?

She came from a country with limited tennis success and, alongside Kim Clijsters, established Belgium as a leading force in women's tennis, winning their first Fed Cup crown in 2001.

What is distinctive about her playing style?

She used a single-handed backhand, which is rare among female players, and played an all-court style.

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