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NEXT ATHLETE

By Dale Brauner

Thursday, May 15, 2008

The Next … Justine Henin? Is it a cosmic coincidence that world No. 1 Justine Henin retired just three months after Melanie Oudin turned pro? Like the player she most admires, Oudin is a 5'5" blonde who outwits bigger foes with solid groundstrokes, unquestioned fitness, superb footwork and unparalleled competitive fire. "One of the strengths of my game is my footwork and I'm quick," Oudin says. "Those were Henin's biggest strengths against stronger girls, along with having a lot of vari ...

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