Top-ranked Henin abruptly retires Story Highlights
Henin: 'This is the end of a child's dream'
Seven-time Slam winner has been battling fatigue and not playing well







LIMELETTE, Belgium (AP) -- Justine Henin retired from tennis Wednesday, an abrupt ending to a short and successful career in which she won seven Grand Slam singles titles and leaves while ranked No. 1.

The 25-year-old Belgian made the surprising announcement at a news conference Wednesday, less than two weeks before the start of the French Open. She has won that clay-court major championship four times, including each of the past three years.

"This is the end of a child's dream," Henin said. "This is a definitive decision. Those who know me know it is serious."

Personally I've thought that she's anorexic, I've thought so for years. Still do, I guess we'll know soon if I'm right.