Mentor: Henin can do better
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Justine Henin of Belgium celebrates a score during her second round match of women's singles against Kristina Barrois of Germany in the 2010 Wimbledon Championships in London, Britain, June 23, 2010. [Xinhua/Zeng Yi] |
Justine Henin's coach, Carlos Rodriguez, said he believes the Belgian will be able to play even better tennis than before once she overcomes her current injury.
Henin was defeated by compatriot Kim Clijsters in fourth-round match at Wimbledon last month. She then decided to pull out of all summer hard-court tournaments, including the US Open, due to a right elbow injury she suffered in her loss to Clijsters.
"I think once she gets through that (the injury) she will be able to play better tennis than before," Rodriguez said during his recent visit to China.
The coach said the next tournament on Henin's schedule was the $4.5 million China Open in Beijing in October. "She will definitely be here if she recovers," Rodriguez said. "I hope Beijing is her next tournament."
Rodriguez said Henin should be fully fit next year.
"I think she can do it again (win a Grand Slam) but she needs a little bit more time. Next year she will be ready to win a Grand Slam."
