Justin Henin: The first Grand Slam is something you never forget
Seven time champion and Former World No.1 Justin Henin will be in India to promote the Roland Garros junior event where she will speak to young players and motivate them.
"It is a great opportunity to promote the Grand Slam that I love and talk about the advantages of clay court tennis. I am sure the kids will have a lot of questions. I will be ready to answer all of them,’’ said Henin.
She also feels this Wildcard event will help youngsters get Grand Slam experience at a young age, which is great for them. “A player's junior career is very important. You can’t do it alone, you need support from the parents, coaches, national federation, sponsors, etc. When you get the taste of a Grand Slam, you realise that you have to work very hard to be a top professional," she said.
"The first experience of a Grand Slam is something you never forget. I remember the first time I went to play a Grand Slam at the Roland Garros. I told myself that one day I would be the women’s champion there," she added.
The four time Roland Garros champion missed out on completing a career Grand Slam at Wimbledon twice but she does not regret it at all. "My love story was with the Roland Garros. Once I won the French, I wanted to win another Grand Slam. I know that Wimbledon, all the players love it. I tried and hoped that I could win there. Maybe, I did not win because I did not feel that I was good enough on grass. It was perhaps lack of confidence. We were chasing perfection all the time and improving. But, I am not frustrated. I did the best I could. Would I exchange one of my Roland Garros titles for Wimbledon? I wouldn't," said the two time Wimbledon runner-up.
from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/2Z836FZ
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