Justine Henin-Hardenne (Belgium)

Justine Henin-Hardenne (Belgium)

Age: 22
Lives: Wepion, Belgium
Plays: Right-handed
Grand slam titles: Three (French Open 2003, US Open 2003, Australian 2004)
Record at US Open: 2003-Winner, 2002-fourth round, 2001-fourth round, 2000-fourth round, 1999-first round

John McEnroe describes her backhand as the best in the sport and she used it to devastating effect to win at Flushing Meadows last year to go with her French Open title.

Reached number one for the first time in October and looked invincible in winning the Australian Open in January, beating compatriot Kim Clijsters in the final.

Various injuries and a lingering viral illness (cytomegalovirus) have badly disrupted her schedule since then, forcing her to miss Wimbledon.

But she returned to action at the Olympic Games and showed few signs of rustiness as she won the gold medal.