30th December, 2010
Henin has been out of action since injuring her elbow at Wimbledon.
Former world number one Justine Henin returns to competition in the Hopman Cup team event on Saturday but she may not be fully fit for six months.
Henin, who last played a major event at Wimbledon in June, said her elbow will be assessed during the Australian Open, which starts on 17 January.
“There were concerns about the future of my career,” the 28-year-old said.
“I hope I can build my condition by playing tournaments this year and hope to be really ready around June-July.”
The Belgian, who returned to tennis at the beginning of 2010 after 18 months in retirement, suffered a partially ruptured ligament in her right elbow after falling at Wimbledon during a fourth-round defeat to Kim Clijsters.
“I am realistic, it is my comeback, it has been a difficult year,” said the seven-times Grand Slam winner.
“I started the season pretty well but then physically it has been pretty difficult. It hasn’t been an easy comeback and a serious injury like that just six months after I came back was the worst for me.”
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