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Henin: 'I wasn't born to play in front of crowds'
Justine Henin reveals her troubles with the attention received whilst Women's Tennis' World no. 1.
The Belgian won seven grand slam titles, although she never won Wimbledon.
At the height of her success Henin retired whilst number one in the World.
She also reveals her emotional distress at her Mother's death when she was a child, and how it became a motivational tool when attempting to make a career in Tennis.
This clip first appeared on 5 live Sport 02 July 2015.
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