World's top female tennis player opens academy in Howey-in-the-Hills

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  1. shookem

    shookem Still not a bust

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    Today the 6th Sense Tennis Academy -- co-founded by Justine Henin, the former top player in women's professional tennis -- opens at Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills.

    This weekend at the Academy, Henin and her longtime coach Carlos Rodriguez are expected to lead mini-tennis workshops designed for tennis coaches.

    Who is Justine Henin?

    The Belgian star was the world's top-ranked player when she announced her retirement in May. She won $19 million in prize money, 41 Women's Tennis Association titles and seven Grand Slam singles titles. She also was the world's top-ranked player for 118 weeks. Henin first learned the game at age 8, playing mini-tennis on a smaller-sized court to develop a foundation in the sport.
    Orlando Sentinel
     
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    Oh! I almost forgot about Henin:D Thanks for sharing
     

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