Comments on: Are you going to miss Justine Henin or are you glad she’s retiring from tennis?

By: rYomA eChizEn

rYomA eChizEn — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:03:59 +0000

yes.. i’ll miss her game play! her mental ability on courts!
no.. a little.. because sharapova will be no.1! but it would be better to have some thrills with justin still there!

By: steo

steo — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:43:25 +0000

Will miss her so much. Her game was so differant to the other top players who are all baseline power players. Her game was a joy to watch and we wont see another champion like her for a long time!

By: Michael N

Michael N — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:44:28 +0000

I’ll miss her style of play, which is a rarity in women’s tennis, but not her ugly face.

By: rah_koh_mah

rah_koh_mah — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:27:00 +0000

I’m happy for Justine. I never really was a fan of hers because of several controversies that have tainted her career (I thought a lot of them were VERY unsportsmanlike.).

That being said, I think her game was very solid. She was only 5′5 and yet, she could produce so much kick on her serve and pace on her forehand. A lot of people comment her backhand because “it looks good”, but I feel that her forehand won her a lot of matches - she produced more winners off that wing.

I feel that she is retiring because she wants to live life more. Tennis is a VERY demanding sport - lots of conditioning, year-around tour, and lots of traveling. I think she just wants to see what else she can do in her life other than tennis. I give her props for taking charge of her life and doing what SHE wants to do - not what others expect or want from her.

Although Justine never won Wimbledon, she can look at her impressive mantle and those four French Open trophies to remind her of her success as a tennis player.

Best wishes to you Justine!

By: rammsteinfan-1

rammsteinfan-1 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:17:47 +0000

Absolutely. She was a phenomenal player who had tremendous variety. She was also the toughest competitor out there. She managed to win 7 Slams and end the year at #1 three times against players much larger than herself. As well as her artistry she had great athleticism and amazing firepower for her size. At 5′5″, she was smaller than Martina Hingis but could hit the ball much faster.
If she feels ready to say goodbye to tennis and move on to the next chapter of her life, I wish her good luck. But the tennis world will miss her greatly.

By: "B" Bop

"B" Bop — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:43:08 +0000

25 can be considered old in the Tennis world. The really good ones have been playing pro tennis since 14,15 & 16 yrs of age. that would make her a 10+ yr vet. Maybe she wants time to have a family..She may be pregnant already. I wish her the best..

By: sj

sj — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:11:16 +0000

i will miss her. i don’t think there will be another player so consistent in winning titles and slams any time soon. whatever you might think of her,and it would be justified,she was nothing if not a ruthless competitor. and that is something i have alway respected about her. apart from her stunning slam wins…for me it will always be the amazing matches themselves that will forever be engrained into my memory. she was a tough cookie-she could be incredibly intimidating and for her stature,that will forever be a rarity and a true testament to her determination and immaculate skill.

By: Aleksey

Aleksey — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:50:28 +0000

I’m very divided on her retirement. On the one hand, she was a solid player who through sheer grit and talent was able to keep winning and remained at the top. On the other hand, she had such a careless attitute towards tennis, that I had a hard time respecting her when she played. She would play when she felt like it and now quit because she no longer wanted to play. It’s great that she has achieved so much, but I have a hard time putting her in the “all-time” greats company.

By: SEF

SEF — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:35:29 +0000

For anyone who has witnessed how great player JH really is, whether a fan or not, will certainly miss her. This news undoubtedly shocked the whole world of tennis…
I just hope she made the right decision.

By: Tenniser

Tenniser — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:33:36 +0000

I am actually going to miss her, because of her talent, consistency and the many rivalries she brewed while being on top, particularly with Serena and Mauresmo. She is one of the best tennis images in terms of technique, attitude, drive, dedication and of course her backhand. This yr wasn’t as good as she wanted, or maybe her mind was beginning to drift from tennis due to personal circumstances. Whatever her reasons are, she was a top player, and she will be missed not only by her fans, but I’m sure the tennis players themselves would miss her. The rivalries i tell you, great to watch.