Justine Henin updated the diary on her official website and the former world No.1 practically tells us that returning to professional tennis is the last thing on her mind.

I'll be honest with you, I do not miss tennis. I keep a magic feeling of that period of my life. A time where I learned so much, but a new life fills me, and I am completely satisfied.

At present Henin doesn’t even do sports, because of her knee injury.

Many people ask me if I still do a lot of sports. Unfortunately, the answer is no. My knee still bothers me, and in a few days I’ll have surgery done on it. I’m impatient, and can’t wait to recover from the operation to do sports again.

Since the Belgian surprisingly announced her retirement from tennis in May she has switched her attention to other interests: her tennis academies and completion of high school studies.

I resumed my high school studies. In the peace and calm of Monaco, I go forward with my courses. I would like to take my final exams next year. I admit that it hasn't been easy, but it's very rewarding. I will do everything I can to complete this challenge.

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Justine Henin retired from professional tennis in May, confident she had made the right decision. In July the Belgian said that she wasn’t completely ruling out a comeback, but it was solely because she hates to say never. But practically, the former world No.1 is absolutely against returning to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.

No, no competition is over for me. For me, it’s definitely over. When I took my decision I knew it was forever. So I don’t say I will never be back for an exhibition or for another event in the future. But for me (playing) on the Tour? Yeah, it’s in the past and I won’t come back. I made the right decision and I stick to my decision. I will never change my mind about that decision.

Justine officially launched the American branch of her 6th Sense Tennis Academy at Mission Inn Resort and Club just outside of Orlando, Florida on Saturday. (via Tennis Week, photo: Getty Images)

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Two weeks ago we announced that the former world number one Justine Henin is to officially open her Sixth Sense Tennis Academy in Florida on September 27. The opening was held as scheduled, on Saturday, in Orlando, and here are a few representative photos to show you how it looked. Read more »

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Carlos Rodriguez, best-known as the former coach of once dominant women’s tennis player Justine Henin, was interviewed by Matt Cronin for FOXSports.com and gave harsh reviews of some currently top WTA players.

Ok, the Williams sisters and Maria Sharapova can be satisfied, but Jelena Jankovic could feel more than offended. However, we can’t blame Carlos for being honest; I doubt he wanted to insult anyone. Read more »

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Long there's been no news about former world number one Justine Henin. Finally, here’s an update. On September 27th, the four-time French Open champion will officially open her new tennis academy at the Mission Inn Resort & Club in Florida.

We’ve known about Justine's plans for the academy in Florida since March. The 1,000-acre Mission Inn Resort & Club is located in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, thirty-five minutes northwest of Orlando. It’s Henin’s second tennis academy, the other one is in her home Belgium.

Since retiring from the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in May, the winner of seven Grand Slam titles has devoted her time to furthering the sport of tennis in Belgium and now the United States. (source: On the Baseline)

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