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10 great moments: Justine Henin

In 2007, Justine Henin reached the final of the Miami tournament and took the opening set 6-0 against Serena Williams. The American fought back to claim the title in one of many epic encounters that marked Henin's illustrious WTA career.

Justine Henin reached her first Grand Slam final in 2001, though she was beaten by Venus Williams at Wimbledon. — 01 /10

Justine Henin reached her first Grand Slam final in 2001, though she was beaten by Venus Williams at Wimbledon.

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Roland Garros provided the backdrop for the first of seven major singles titles. In 2003, she overcame compatriot Kim Clijsters, 6-0, 6-4 in the final. — 02 /10

Roland Garros provided the backdrop for the first of seven major singles titles. In 2003, she overcame compatriot Kim Clijsters, 6-0, 6-4 in the final.

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The US Open of 2003 and the 2004 Australian Open followed as the Belgian, renowned for her single-handed backhand, enjoyed a period of dominance at the summit of the game. — 03 /10

The US Open of 2003 and the 2004 Australian Open followed as the Belgian, renowned for her single-handed backhand, enjoyed a period of dominance at the summit of the game.

Following her two Grand Slam titles, she was propelled to WTA World No.1 for the first time in October 2003. She would spend 117 weeks in that position. — 04 /10

Following her two Grand Slam titles, she was propelled to WTA World No.1 for the first time in October 2003. She would spend 117 weeks in that position.

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Henin won Olympic gold in Athens in 2004, defeating Amélie Mauresmo in a tournament played on hardcourts. — 05 /10

Henin won Olympic gold in Athens in 2004, defeating Amélie Mauresmo in a tournament played on hardcourts.

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She would go on to dominate the opening decade of the century in Paris, where titles followed in 2005, 2006 and 2007. — 06 /10

She would go on to dominate the opening decade of the century in Paris, where titles followed in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

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Henin finished 2007 on a high as she won her second WTA Tour Championships, overcoming Maria Sharapova in a classic encounter that stretched near three hours. — 07 /10

Henin finished 2007 on a high as she won her second WTA Tour Championships, overcoming Maria Sharapova in a classic encounter that stretched near three hours.

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Her 2007 was one of the all-time great WTA seasons as she posted a 63-4 (94%) winning record, won two Slams and picked up more than $5 million of prize money – a first in the women’s game. — 08 /10

Her 2007 was one of the all-time great WTA seasons as she posted a 63-4 (94%) winning record, won two Slams and picked up more than $5 million of prize money – a first in the women’s game.

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She would retire in May 2008, still ranked world No.1, having picked up the Belgian Open title in Antwerp. — 09 /10

She would retire in May 2008, still ranked world No.1, having picked up the Belgian Open title in Antwerp.

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Henin made a successful return to the game in 2010, which was highlighted by a run to the final of the Australian Open and victory in Stuttgart. She was ultimately forced to retire again due to elbow trouble. — 10 /10

Henin made a successful return to the game in 2010, which was highlighted by a run to the final of the Australian Open and victory in Stuttgart. She was ultimately forced to retire again due to elbow trouble.

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