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My Take
Henin is, to me, the purest argument that tennis is a thinking sport, not just a power game. At 167 cm she was undersized by modern standards, yet she held the world No. 1 ranking for 117 weeks and owned arguably the most beautiful one-handed backhand of her era. What I admire is how she won on craft, footwork, and sheer competitive nerve rather than brute force. The Laureus award and Hall of Fame induction feel almost like footnotes to the artistry. Watching her play, you understood that intelligence and will can outlast physical advantage, and that lesson still resonates with me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Justine Henin
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュスティーヌ・エナン
- Reading
- じゅすてぃーぬ・えなん
- Born
- June 1, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Liège, Belgium
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 167 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- tennis player / sports commentator
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
- 2008 Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year
- 2016 International Tennis Hall of Fame
- 2023 Philippe Chatrier Award
- 2011 Commander of the Walloon Merit
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Justine Henin born?
Born June 1, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Justine Henin from?
Justine Henin is from Liège, Belgium.
What does Justine Henin do?
Justine Henin works as tennis player, sports commentator.
How tall is Justine Henin?
Justine Henin is 167 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.