Justine Henin is a retired Belgian professional tennis player, widely regarded as one of the greatest female players in the sport's history. Born on June 1, 1982, she turned professional in 1999 and quickly rose to prominence, winning a total of seven Grand Slam singles titles during her career. Known for her powerful one-handed backhand and exceptional footwork, Henin held the world No. 1 ranking for a total of 117 weeks. Henin's career was marked by her fierce competitiveness and strategic play on the court. She achieved significant success on both hard and clay surfaces, with her most notable victories coming at the French Open, where she won four titles. After retiring in 2008, she briefly returned to professional tennis in 2010 before retiring for good in 2011.