Knowra Justine Henin Justine Henin Justine Henin is a Belgian former professional tennis player who won seven Grand Slam singles titles and reached world number one. Known for her one-handed backhand, she dominated women’s tennis in the mid-2000s.
2003 French Open : The 2003 edition of the French Open, won by Justine Henin for her first Grand Slam singles title. Henin beat Kim Clijsters in the final to claim her first major championship.
One-handed backhand : A tennis backhand stroke hit with one hand holding the racket. Henin used it to generate topspin, change direction, and attack high balls on clay.
Kim Clijsters : A Belgian former professional tennis player who won four Grand Slam singles titles and reached world number one. Clijsters was Henin's compatriot, frequent rival, and opponent in the 2003 French Open final.
Women's Tennis Association : The governing organization for the professional women's tennis tour. Henin's rankings, titles, and comebacks were measured across the WTA Tour.
2004 Australian Open : The 2004 Australian Open, where Justine Henin won her second Grand Slam singles title. The victory made Henin the reigning champion at two different Grand Slam tournaments.
Topspin : A ball rotation that makes a tennis ball dip sharply and bounce higher after landing. Her heavy backhand topspin helped push opponents behind the baseline.
Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach) : An Argentine tennis coach who worked with Justine Henin for much of her professional career. Rodríguez helped shape Henin's tactical game and supported her comeback after retirement.
WTA rankings : The Women's Tennis Association's system for ranking professional women's singles and doubles players. Henin reached number one and held the ranking across multiple periods.
2005 French Open : The 2005 French Open, won by Justine Henin without losing a set. Her dominant run began a streak of four consecutive French Open titles.
Slice (tennis) : A tennis stroke that imparts backspin, producing a lower, slower bounce. Henin varied her backhand pace with slices that disrupted opponents' rhythm.
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