Henin Braces for mental Battle with Serena Williams
Justine Henin insists she views her Australian Open final against defending champion Serena Williams as "a perfect challenge" as she looks to add a fairytale ending to a memorable couple of weeks in Melbourne.
The Belgian is in hunt for an eighth Grand Slam crown on Saturday just a month after ending her 20-month retirement from tennis.
Her return has been remarkable as she reached the final in Brisbane in her first event back from the slef imposed break before her impressive streak at the Australian Open.
Henin knows her biggest test is yet to come with Williams between her and the cup.
She said "It's a special occasion, but I see it as an opportunity to play the number one player in the world in a grand slam final"
"It's more than a dream for me. It's a perfect challenge and I love this kind of situation.
"I think it's going be a mental battle - the one who will want it more will win probably.
"She has served great in the last few matches, always on the important points. I know I'll have to be aggressive generally and use my qualities.
"And of course I have the determination and the ambition."