Henin-Hardenne: 'I had to think about myself'

Justine Henin-Hardenne was unapologetic after her illness-enforced withdrawal handed Amelie Mauresmo her first grand slam title.

Justine Henin-Hardenne was unapologetic after her illness-enforced withdrawal handed Amelie Mauresmo her first grand slam title.

Mauresmo had stormed into a 6-1 2-0 lead in the Australian Open final when Henin-Hardenne retired because of a stomach illness, resulting from a reaction to anti-inflammatories she was taking to deal with a shoulder injury.

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