Henin on Serena's mind after Jankovic controversy?

*** borrowed from tennis.com

Serena Williams may have made a reference to the infamous 'hand incident' between her and Justine Henin in 2003 when she found herself on the reverse end of a similar incident Friday.



Williams held up her hand when receiving serve at 5-3 up against Jelena Jankovic in the Rome semifinals, indicating that she was not ready. Williams did not attempt to return Jankovic's serve and umpire ordered the point replayed. Jankovic argued the decision, earning the support of the crowd.


During the second point of the tiebreak, Jankovic had unsuccessfully protested she had not been ready for Williams' serve. In that case, however, the Serb had attempted to return the ball.

When the two shook hands after Jankovic won the match, Williams spoke to her opponent, apparently referencing the incident at 5-3 in the tiebreak. At one point, Williams whispered something into Jankovic's ear that was not clearly picked up by the cameras. Other parts of the conversaiton were also inaudible (see brackets).

However, the context suggests Williams may have referred to Henin, saying, "I would never (treat/cheat?) you like that... don't think I would do that. I'm not (Justine?)."

During a closely-fought semifinal at the 2003 French Open, Williams held up her hand while Henin was serving. The umpire, who did not see the gesture, refused to allow the point to be replayed despite Williams' strident protests. Henin did not tell the umpire whether she had seen Williams' hand. Williams, who was vociferously booed by the crowd and lost the three-set contest, later accused Henin of "lying and fabricating."

Williams did not appear to have been asked about her post-match conversation with Jankovic afterwards.


What a bitter cunt Serena is.  Hoping to see Henin own her ass at Roland Garros once again.