Henin inducted

NEW YORK. — Justine Henin, a shy, petite Belgian with a fierce desire to win, and big-serving Russian Marat Safin were honoured as the new inductees into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday.

Seven-times Grand Slam singles winner Henin and twice grand slam champion Safin were joined in the festivities by France’s Amelie Mauresmo, who won election last year but was unable to attend induction ceremonies due to the birth of her son.

Henin (34) the first Belgian elected to the shrine, said standing in the spotlight was difficult for her. — Reuters.

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