Tennis: Henin heading Downunder

World tennis No 1 Justine Henin will use the Medibank International as her final lead-up event to January's Australian Open.

The Belgian finished this year with 10 titles including the US and French Opens (to bring her career tally to 39).

But it started with the disappointment of missing the Australian circuit through personal reasons that led to her marriage break-up, and the star is looking to start next year on the right note.

"I am very excited to be returning to Sydney," said Henin. "The start of 2007 was a very difficult time for me personally and I really missed playing the Australian circuit, but this will make me even more eager to do well in January.