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Justine Henin Wild Card Entry For Australian OpenJustine Henin former world’s number one champion approved for a wildcard for the 2010 Australian Open. Belgian player announced in the month of September that she would come out of retirement in 2010 after 18 months. Craig Tiley tournament director has confirmed 2004 champion Henin will play for the Grand Slam.
Tiley added saying he spoke over the weekend and was happy to grant her permission for a wildcard into the Australian Open. Justine is the ultimate competitor and winner of seven grand slam titles and looking forward of welcoming back.
Tiley said Justine decision on returning from the retirement won’t be taken lightly and she is in great shape and all prepared to compete against world’s best player. Justine once said Belgian player Kim Clijsters stunning performances after the return back inspires her. Henin is anticipated to make her comeback at the Brisbane International starting from the 3 January 2010 then later Australian Open, which will begin in Melbourne on 18 January. Henin won 2004 Australian Open and played 2006 final champion humbled her succession despite of bigger and stronger opponents in women tennis. Justine has won 41 titles before retiring from the game in May 2008 hold responsible of injuries and desired to live a life away from games.
Andy Murray Not Contesting For Japan Open
Andy Murray ranked world no three British player has been pulled out for Japan Open held in Tokyo due to enduring wrist injury. However, Murray is overwhelmed by this problem over past six weeks, he is paying attention to play at the end of season ATP World Tours finals held in London.
Murray mentioned on his website that ATP is the biggest tournament in London and he need to make it sure about the fitness. He added saying about his disappointment of not challenging for Japan Open. As per the medication, he is advised to give left wrist some more time to get well. Injury is improving on daily basis; full training will be restarted soon, his wrist will be evaluated by this weekend again. He was injured while playing three matches for Davis Cup in Great Britain.
Uttering about the Davis Cup defeat said pain is bearable however, decision need to be made. Doctor consulting him said hurt in his right wrist happened two year ago but medication started after three months. Murray added saying that he need to be careful with wrists and not keep playing because such problem does not go away Murray is determined to reach the ATP season finale held at 02 Arena. Champions Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin Del Potro are all qualified for the elite eight-man tournament. Murray mentioned the most freaking thing is not playing the tournament but could not even hold the racquet.
Abdominal Injury Pulled Out Nadal From Thailand Open
Rafael Nadal world number two player has been singled out from Thailand Open to improve from abdominal injury just days before the tournament begins. Injuries as hindered the performance at US Open and was also pulled out from Spanish squad for the Davis Cup semi-final win over Israel.
Juan Martin Del Potro defeated Nadal in US Open semi finals. Nadal injury needs to been taken care of and must rest for at least 10days. Spanish Tennis Federation Dr Angel Ruiz Cottoro chief of medical service said ultrasound scan
discovered that he has an acute rapture on right abdominal muscle. Nadal is very disappointed as he not able to play in Bangkok and looking forward to play next year in Thailand, a base of huge and loyal fans. He expressed his disappointment through emails said the organizers and added saying he eagerly wanted to play and enjoy a holiday in Krabi before the tournament began.
All Glory To Del Potro On His Retutrn
Thousands of crowd welcomed US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro when returning back home to Argentina in Tandil situated 360km of Buenos Aries. He traveled around the street of Tandil on the top of fire engine. Greeted and glanced by around 40,000 people and feted with rock band Queen’s seminal.
He started his career at Club Independiente on his return he halted there. He uttered saying he does not want to cry but instead need to thank each one and was amazed by the reaction of fans in New York as well as in Buenos Aires. In New York Del Potro defeated Roger Federer in five sets finishing off as 40 match unbeaten run and the title of world number
one in Flushing Meadows. He is also the first man apart from Nadal to beat the Swiss star Federer in the finale of Grand Slam tournament. His triumph also opened a place at London’s end-of-season ATP World Tour Finals held in November. Rafael Nadal occupied number two position followed by Murray in third position. Del Potro said there are players much better than him it is not the end of road. He added saying a dream to win the US Open and his most favorite tournament has been accomplished. He portrays his victory as an unbelievable win and his next aim is the World Tour Finals, which is already been qualified. He will be challenging at the eight- man indoor tournament held in London for the second consecutive season from the 22-29 November.
Murray All Set To Play Davis Cup
Andy Murray a Scottish player is all set to get back into action for Great Britain against Poland in Liverpool for the Davis Cup for all three days. Andy had wrist injury for the US Open in New York. After his unanticipated defeat in fourth round with Marin Cilic at Flushing Meadows his ranking went down to world no 3, that defeat might annoys him a lot as he made up to the US Open final last year. However, this time he is strong minded to concentrate on Davis Cup. He has won eight consecutive Davis Cup single ties. He is aware of playing a main role this weekend against Poland. David
Lloyd the coach of Great Britain is extremely pleased to have Murray on board with rest of the team. David added saying team would benefit and will certainly have great experience to watch someone as good as Andy simultaneously train and play and learn from him. Six- man squad includes James Ward, Dan Evans, Ross Hutchins, Josh Goodall and Merseysider Ken Skupsi. Davis Cup is different from any other tournaments crowd will be great with fabulous arena and very intimate.
Del Potro Overthrows Roger In US Open Finale
Sixth seed Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro wins his first Grand Slam Title. Argentinean 20 year old defeated Roger Federer, winning include two tiebreakers 3-6 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-2. Del Potro other than Rafael Nadal is the first man to beat Federer in final.
Swiss Federer was looking forward to break a record of Bill Tilden in 1920-25 to win the American championship straight six times at Flushing Meadows. Del Potro stunning performance defeated Federer, which took four hours and six minutes to hold sway at US Open. He became the second Argentina to win the US title after Guillermo Vilas who was also a witness of fellow citizen victory in Arthur Ashes Stadium. Del Potro stated he had two dreams this week one to win the US Open and the second dream to be like Roger. Glancing at the five time titleholder he uttered First dream is succeed and f
or the second he need to improve a lot be like Roger. Federer had already won this year French Open and Wimbledon title and runner up of Australian Open. Federer stated he would like to congratulate Juan Martin for an unbelievable tournament. He added saying this year had been outstanding being in all major finals and winning two of those.
Serena William Fined For Outburst And Misconduct
Serena William aggressive outburst fined her $10,000 at the end of her US Open semifinal defeat by Kim Clijsters and along with additional investigation could lead her to additional punishment. Williams moved towards a line judge threatened to stuff the tennis ball she held in left hand down the woman’s throat and shook her racket at the woman, mixing in profanity throughout the encounter.
Officials will verify if the behavior of Ms William as a major offence for which additional penalties will be raised. $500 for racquet abuse in the same match will be fined once the investigation had taken place. Stacey Allaster stated the conduct as both inappropriate and unprofessional, she continued in her statement no matter what the circumstances is no player is allowed to engage in such behavior without suffering results she is a role model to millions of young women so it is very important to step forward and recognize her behavior. Williams unconfined her statement confessing she had let her emotions and passion gets the better of her as a result, she handled the situation poorly. She added in her statement that she would like to thank all her fans and supporters for understanding she is human and looking forward to continue the journey both
professionally and personally. William was unapologetic about the incident during the press meet saying her action was not in record. As per the Grand Slam Rule Book unsportsmanlike conduct was referred as aggravated behavior and such violation shall subject a player a fine up to $250,000 or the amount of prize money won at the tournament. It also states that a player can be permanently be suspended from play if found guilty.
Clijsters Wins US Open After Her Comeback As Mother
Kim Clijsters accomplished her astonishing win over Dane Caroline Wozniacki with the victory of 7-5, 6-3 in the Grand Slam tournament of US Open Tennis. Belgian Clijsters made history after her comeback of two and a half year and the first woman to win as a wildcard; she gave birth to daughter and became the first mother to win the title since 1980.
After her break of 27 months, she was playing her 14th match and third tournament. After her astonishing win, Jada was brought to the court she cradled her 18-month-old daughter in one hand and trophy in other hand. The match was interesting as it outshined particularly as the Belgian to defeat American mind bowling players
Venus and Serena Williams towards the final, it was also a milestone day for the Denmark first major winner Wozniacki. Her victory over the first Danish player claim greater fame that she has won more matches on tour this year than anyone Wozniacki uttered saying Kim is a great girl and for her comeback excited me, unfortunately, she defeated me, but she played a great match and deserved this trophy. Clijsters drop her knees in celebration later to celebrate with family and friends. She uttered later saying that she does not have words to describe her feeling the support she received for her comeback was crazy. It helped her to stay focused and keep fighting from the start of first round itself.

