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Henin Ready to Start
By Ally White
Justine Henin number 1 in the World states she is happy, ready, calm and confident for the opening of the Australian Open on Monday. "I'm feeling healthy. I'm feeling happy. I don't have the feeling I have to prove anything to anyone."
Henin was out of last year's trials due to commotion in her personal life but she came back dominating the women's game in 2007, winning the French and US Opens in addition to eight WTA titles.
At the present; the Belgian considers to be prepare to win her first Australian Open title ever since 2004 when she complaint about a stomach virus quite halfway through the 2006 final against Amelie Mauresmo.
"I just have a lot of motivation because it's a tournament I like a lot and because two years ago I couldn't be at my best," she said.
"I missed it a lot. I love Australia and I love to play here. It's a tournament that brought me a lot of joy in the past.
Justine Henin faces one of the roughest competitions, bringing together the top names and players in recent years and all are confident of performing at their best.
Last year’s champion; Serena Williams is in healthier and stronger shape than when she surprised the world of tennis with her return win 12 months previously; while her sister Venus is eager for her initial title downward in.
Colleague Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova and Maria Sharapova are hoping to do their best and attach to their Grand Slam draw. Moreover; the raising stars Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic will be coming out to show themselves with great competition and class in one of the highest level tournaments.
Lindsay Davenport, who was the champ in 2000, has won three of her four tournaments, in view of the fact of her return to action after having her baby for the first time last year; Davenport could be the surprise enclosed for this Australian Open.
"She looks like she doesn't have any pressure now," added Henin.
"She just plays because she loves to play tennis, and we can feel it."
Definitely; Henin knows how tough this competition is but she is confident and ready for the challenge of achieving the Australian Open championship.
About the Author
Ally White is a top senior copy writer for the online bookmaker http://www.instantactionsports.com/uk/
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