WTA Tennis- Justine Henin Returns to Tennis
After a year and a half of retirement, Belgian super star Justine Henin has announced a return to professional tennis. Reports indicate that Henin has been seen training again and is now scheduled for an exhibition tournament in December.
Her return to tennis coincides with her compatriot, Kim Clijsters’, astonishing feat: winning the US Open after two years of absence, and particularly, beating two of the best tennis players of the circuit – the Williams sisters. Henin’s return may have been motivated by her compatriot’s success at the US Open. Read more
WTA Tennis- Sharapova Won Title in Tokyo after 10-Months Away
Former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova finally (re-)experienced success after a 10-month layoff from tennis. The unseeded Sharapova took the title at Saturday’s Pan Pacific Open final after 7th-seed Jelena Jankovic retired in the first set due to a wrist injury.
Her withdrawal did not, however, bring joy to Sharapova, who wanted to win the final through her own efforts. Nevertheless, the Russian understood the need for withdrawal; the tennis star had had surgery on her should last October, not returning to tennis until May. The title is Sharapova’s first since her surgery and the 20th of her career. Read more
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