Justine Henin
Career
Active 1996 – present
Biography
About Justine Henin
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.
Record
Profile details
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
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
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.
Did you know
- She was the year-end No. 1 in 2003, 2006, and 2007.
- Her career began when she was around 14 years old and spanned 30 years.
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