No. 1 Justine Henin retires from tennis immediately

Top-ranked Justine Henin is retiring from tennis, effective immediately. The 25-year-old Belgian, who has won seven Grand Slam titles, is making the surprising announcement at a news conference Wednesday.

[East Side]

Quit while you are on top... Not a stupid move.. although then you will always question what you could have done.. I'm not for going out graciously.. I am all for the guy who will keep going no matter how bad they look.. If the game is still in you (as you may feel), then why not keep trying..

[McGruff]

Good, now we can see more of the lovely Maria Sharapova!

[Mike Honcho]

"THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE."

So much for professionalism, the quote itself is silly but using all caps is plain stupid.

[Tom Brokow]

Mike Honcho wrote:

"THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE."
So much for professionalism, the quote itself is silly but using all caps is plain stupid.

I totally agree. You'd think W got shot or something.

[Mike]

Wow. Citing fatigue ealier one would hope that she has not been diagnosed with cancer which is very possible given her family history. But none the less it is very surprising to walk away while ranked No.1 and at age 25.

[Aaron]

I hate to see such a true champion leave the sport of Tennis. Henin gave credence to the story of David and Goliath. I give my total respect to such true champion.