Belgium's Henin climbs back to world's No. 3
13/6/2006 16:25
After winning the French Open on Saturday, Belgium's Justine
Henin-Hardenne has climbed to the third place in the latest WTA world
rankings.
Ranked fifth before the tournament, Henin beat Svetlana Kuznetsova
of Russia 6-4, 6-4 to win her third Roland Garros crown.She also won the title
in 2003 and 2005.
Amelie Mauresmo of France is still at the top, but with
just 40 points away, Belgian Kim Clijsters is almost neck and neck.
Henin was
the world's number one in 2003 before injuries and a virus disrupted her
career.
She has made it clear though that her health is coming first now and
that she won't be tempted into playing too many matches to get hold of the
number one spot again.
It's not certain Henin will take part in the
Eastbourne grass event to prepare for Wimbledon, according to VRT
news.
However, Henin is expected to take part in the Fed Cup semi-finals next
month in Ostend, Belgium.
"Justine is eager to play for her country," said
Carl Maes, coach of the Belgian Fed Cup team, at the weekend.
"Before the
semi-final clash with the Unites States, she plays Wimbledon. If she doesn't
pick up an injury in London, she will represent Belgium in Ostend."
This
would mean that Belgium can count on both Clijsters and Henin for the semi-final
showdown against the United States.
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