Current world No.1 Justine Henin had pulled herself from tennis by her retirement from professional tennis yesterday, which she announced during a press conference in her tennis club. "It's a big day in my life," Henin said. "I know that it's a shock and a surprise for a lot of people but it's a decision I have been thinking about for some time." She also added, "Those who know me know it is serious".
Since turning pro in 1999, Henin has won 41 tournaments, including 7 grand slam titles. She is known for her graceful backhand, which John McEnroe describes as "the purest stroke in men's and women's game". She has collected nearly US$20 millions, with more than 25% came from last season, where she won 10 of 14 events she entered.
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