Henin-Hardenne Loss News

Lots of different takes on Henin-Hardenne's retirement during the women's final.

Justine's agony clouds ecstasy

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY tablets for a sore shoulder robbed Justine Henin-Hardenne of any chance to win a second Australian Open singles crown in a controversial final yesterday.

Henin's defeat hard to stomach

Yet, 24 hours earlier, there was no hint that anything was amiss: "In the last two years, I never felt as good as now … when physically you're feeling well, when you're feeling healthy a 100 per cent, then mentally you're feeling stronger." Was this a bluff on Friday or did her stomach churn suddenly after a dose of anti-inflammatories on Friday? Generally, players default for two reasons. Either they are incapable of playing any further, or they make a judgement that by remaining on court, they run the risk of a more serious injury or ailment.

Justine's post-match interview