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10/13/2009 4:51:53 PM
Game time.. Henin granted wildcard entry to Australian Open.
To the amazement of nobody following her comeback announcement last month, Justine Henin has been awarded a wild card entry into January’s Australian Open.
Craig Tiley, the Aussie Open tournament director revealed Henin, champion in 2004, will be awarded direct entry into the event that begins at Melbourne Park on January 18, even though she will have no world ranking at the time and is only expected to have played one warm up tournament.
"I spoke to Justine's team over the weekend and was happy to grant her request for a wildcard into the Australian Open," said Tiley. "She is the ultimate competitor, the winner of seven Grand Slam titles, and we are looking forward to welcoming her back to the Australian Open.”
Henin quit tennis in May, 2008 but is expected to return at the Brisbane International which begins on January 3. "I know Justine will not have made the decision to come out of retirement lightly and have no doubt she will be in great shape and prepared to compete against the world's best," said Tiley.
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RE:Game time.. Henin granted wildcard entry to Australian Open.
2 back to back wild card major winners...it could happen...with the current attitude of "Do you want the win, no I insist you take it" adopted by most of the "top" women...we all know Henin is not afraid to do the taking.
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10/15/2009 6:23:58 PM
RE:Game time.. Henin granted wildcard entry to Australian Open.
I think it's possible, all about who's hungry to win.. haven't seen much drive from the ladies on tour lately =(
Let's go Ana wooooooooo.
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