This category lists tennis players with Wikipedia articles who have notably represented Belgium. Note that articles are sub-categorized by whether a player has done so in male or female competition, and also by particular notable competitions.
The American tennis legend John McEnroe was known for his volley artistry and his controversial on-court behavior that more often than not, landed in trouble with the umpires and other connected tennis authorities.
Beyond her tennis success, Henin’s philanthropy and coaching stint showcase her commitment to giving back and nurturing young talents, leaving a lasting impact on and off the court.
Henin has been actively involved in philanthropy throughout her career. She has established the “Justine for Kids” foundation, which aims to provide access to sports and education for underprivileged children. She has also been a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF since 2007.
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Although Clijsters maintained her form into 2004, her season was ultimately marred by injuries. It was feared that she would need surgery and miss the Australian Open after she injured her left ankle in the Hopman Cup.[71] Nonetheless, she competed at the event and reached the championship match without dropping a set, despite aggravating her ankle injury in the quarterfinals.[72] Her opponent in the final was Henin and unlike their previous two Grand Slam finals, Clijsters was able to win a set. With Henin up a break at 4–3 in the third set, the chair umpire incorrectly overruled a line call on break point that would have leveled the match. Henin ended up winning the game and the match.
Henin has worn apparel manufactured by Adidas and used Wilson racquets for her tournaments.[82] Uncharacteristically for a tennis pro, Henin always used to wear her sponsorship provided Rolex wristwatch even during matches.
At the US Open, he also played a first round match with a super tiebreaker in the fifth, but won it this time defeating Pavel Kotov.
This victory extended Henin's winning streak to 25 matches. She only lost three sets after Wimbledon. This victory made her the sixth player to successfully defend her title at the WTA's season-ending championship and the first player to claim at least ten tour titles in a year since Hingis won twelve in 1997.
Following her retirement, Justine Henin shared her expertise and knowledge of the game by briefly coaching Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina. Her coaching stint showcased her ability to mentor and nurture young talents.
At the U.S. Open two weeks later, however, Henin was ousted in the fourth round—the first time since 1980 that a number-one seed had been beaten before the semifinals in that tournament. Soon after, the Belgian champion announced that she would not compete for the remainder of the year.
But year after year, Henin created her best memories at Roland Garros, and it may all have stemmed back from a promise she made to her mother Campeón they watched the 1992 final together.
Clijsters is conscious about selecting which products to endorse, saying, "If it's not healthy for kids, for example, I'm not going to endorse a product. I don't want to give the wrong impression. We try to live a healthy lifestyle and if it doesn't match me Vencedor a person, I turn it down. To have my name on a product, I want to be behind it fully."[242] She has turned down Nutella in addition to endorsements that involved her daughter.
Clijsters, too, had her moments of glory in the WTA Tour Championships. She reached the final twice and emerged Triunfador the champion merienda, showcasing her ability to perform at the highest level under intense pressure.
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