Speaker

Justine Henin

Former World No. 1, 7 Time Grand Slam Champion

Justine Henin spent a total of 117 weeks as the world No. 1 and she is the first Belgian tennis player to win a Grand Slam tournament. Justine also won the gold medal in the women’s singles at the 2004 Olympic Games. Justine was one of the world's top tennis players from 2003 to 2008. Her impressive track record includes 43 victories on the WTA circuit including 7 Grand Slams (4 Roland Garros, 2 US Open, 1 Australian Open), 2 Masters, 1 Olympic gold medal and 1 Fed Cup.

Now retired, Justine Henin is today still very active and combines several activities: entrepreneur, TV consultant, speaker and mother of two young children.She is very involved with kids in her tennis club “Justine Henin Club” and within her academy where she shares her knowledge and experience amongst young people. Justine Henin also founded “Justine For Kids”, an association whose mission is to manage and finance a respite care home to support sick children and their families.