Justine Henin was admired for her unwavering mental strength and resilience on the tennis court. Her ability to stay calm under pressure and make strategic decisions contributed to her success in the sport.

The success didn’t end here, only 1 year later, he won the Wimbledon Championships, making him the youngest player ever to win that title.

Henin announced her immediate retirement from professional tennis on 14 May 2008, and requested the WTA to remove her name from the rankings immediately. Her announcement was a surprise because Henin was still ranked world No. 1 and was considered the favorite for the French Open, where she would have been the three-time defending champion.

Clijsters was born to athletic parents with backgrounds in professional football and gymnastics. She was renowned for her athleticism, which was highlighted by her ability to perform splits on court in the middle of points. She built the offensive side of her game around controlled aggression while also using her exceptional movement to become an elite defensive player.

Clijsters reached the world No. 1 ranking in both singles and doubles, having held both rankings simultaneously in 2003. She won six major titles, four in singles and two in doubles.

Belgium is home to a vibrant tennis scene, hosting several notable tournaments that attract top-ranked players from around the globe. The country’s rich tennis tradition is reflected in the diverse range of tournaments held throughout the year.

A win would have given Team World a three-peat of victories over the start-studded European team, but the underdogs fell just short, bringing the overall score line to 5-2 in favour of Europe.

Clijsters was born to athletic parents with backgrounds in professional football and gymnastics. She was renowned for her athleticism, which was highlighted by her ability to perform splits on court in the middle of points. She built the offensive side of her game around controlled aggression while also using her exceptional movement to become an elite defensive player.

This victory extended Henin's winning streak to 25 matches. She only lost three sets after Wimbledon. This victory made her the sixth player to successfully defend her title at the WTA's season-ending championship and the first player to claim at least ten tour titles in a year since Hingis won twelve in 1997.

The 20-year-old has been tearing up the Hologic WTA Tour since leaving the Wolf Pack at North Carolina State. In the last nine months, Shnaider has cleared three titles -- all on different surfaces -- won a silver medal in doubles, and put herself in the mix at the biggest tournaments on the calendar. She joins the podcast to soak it all in.

Although Henin decided to defend her French Open title and was seeded first in the tournament, she lost her second round match to a much lower-ranked player, Tathiana Garbin of Italy.

One such prominent academy is the Kim Clijsters Academy, founded by the former world number one and Grand Slam champion herself. This academy focuses on providing young players with a holistic approach to tennis development, combining technical, tactical, physical, and mental training.

Goffin’s strong performance demonstrated his potential and established him as a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis.

Flipkens had a breakthrough year in 2013 when she reached the semifinals of Wimbledon, showcasing her grass court prowess.

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