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Justine's the star attraction at local school

French Open champion and world number three Justine Henin-Hardenne took some
time off from preparing for the Hastings Direct International Championships
today to spend time with pupils of Pevensey & Westham Primary School. The
pupils were able to demonstrate their tennis skills to the Belgian sensation
who has over her tennis career to date captured 24 titles including the US
Open, Australian Open and French Open.

Pevensey & Westham Primary School is just minutes away from Eastbourne’s
Devonshire Park which from 17th-24th June plays host to many of the top names
in women’s tennis. Justine Henin-Hardenne, who is making her debut at the
Hastings Direct International Championships, was warmly welcomed into the
school where a mini tennis demonstration was taking place. The Belgian star
did not hesitate to join in with the activities and was soon passing on
tennis tips to an enthralled audience.

Justine Henin-Hardenne said;” It’s great to be able to come to a school and
meet the kids. I never had the opportunity to play tennis at school but I
think it’s very important to encourage tennis. The kids were a bit shy to
begin with but after five minutes they were playing good tennis.”

She added: “I like Eastbourne, it’s a beautiful place, the tournament has
great organisation. It’s not easy to switch surfaces, I only played one
match on grass last year but I like it. I’ve had some good results at
Wimbledon and I hope that I can get a good few matches here.”

Patrick Fleming, head teacher of Pevensey & Westham Primary School said; “
Justine’s visit is a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to meet a world
class player. She is an inspirational figure and something that they really
appreciate. We have some very good players here at the school of all ages and
we are looking forward to taking classes down to the tournament where there
are plenty of activities for them and I’m sure they’ll have a fantastic day.
”

Meanwhile over 1,000 kids from local schools and clubs have been invited to
visit the Championships this week and as well as watching some superb tennis,
they will have the opportunity to test their tennis skills in the LTA Play
Tennis zone which is being run by the Sussex LTA.

Tickets are currently on sale for the Hastings Direct International
Championships which offers tennis fans a fantastic opportunity to watch some
of the world’s finest players. Ticket information is available from the box
office 01323 412000. Qualifying for this year’s event will take place
between Saturday 17th and Monday 19th of June 2006. The main draw will be
played between Monday 19th and Saturday 24th June 2006 at Devonshire Park,
Eastbourne. Each day’s play will commence at 11:30am.

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