Justine Henin revealed on her website that she has a torn ligament in her right elbow that will force her to miss at least two months of competition, including the U.S. Open.

She suffered her injury when she fell in the first set of her fourth round loss to Kim Clijsters at the All England Club on Monday.

"Following my fall at Wimbledon tournament in 8th final, I took several medical examinations that have revealed a ligament partial fracture at the right elbow. Therefore, I regret to announce you that I can’t unfortunately play in Best of Belgium this July 8th. I’ll be nevertheless present for this wonderful Belgian event which is important to me.

This injury will keep me away from the courts during a rough period of 2 months with the consequence the withdrawal of my US round included US Open.

In 4 weeks, I’ll take complementary medical examinations that will give me certainty about the end of this season.

I really thank you for your understanding and your support."

At an exhibition "Best of Belgium" at the 40,000-capacity King Baudouin stadium in Brussels on July 8, Serena Williams will replace Justine Henin.

Clijsters tweeted: “Justine is injured! I am not sure what happened to her but she withdrew from a few tournaments in the states. … Serena has never played in Belgium :-) it will be a great evening!”


(source: GOTOTENNIS)

Justine Henin to miss US Open with elbow injury