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Pride will be the downfall

"I'll have to step it up against Justine, that's for sure. I'm moving a lot better while my biggest weapon is my toughness. I give it all out there and have won a lot of matches that way. The other girls know that, so even if I'm not playing my best tennis I can still win" - Maria on Justine

My favourite tennis player for the last 4 years is Justine Henin Hardenne. I've doggedly supported her despite her lacklustre performance in the last 2 years due to injury and viral attack. She is back again this season with an attitude.
Her never-say-die bull dog tenacity is one attitude I admire her for. The fact is, she has proven that she can come back. She can be down 3 sets and fight her opponent, win back her game and stay ahead of her opponents. To me, she is a remarkable sportswoman tagged with perservance. She never loses without putting up a fight in the game. Maria Sharapova: BRING IT ON

Today, she is playin Maria Sharapova at Rod Laver Arena. When I saw Maria's comment on her own toughness (see first para), I wished Justine will just fight back and win the game. Topple her and make her eat her own words. Even if Justine doesn't win this Grand Slam, I would be contented, if she fought her way through in this semi finals with Maria Sharapova.

Go Justine. You can do it.

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