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Ian Chadband

BIZARRE: Henin hails battling storm as example to young players - You Need To See This

Storm Hunter's singles adventure in Melbourne is over - but one great feels it may be her launchpad. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

All-time great Justine Henin has saluted Storm Hunter's fabulous run at the Australian Open, hailing her late blooming on the tennis court as a shining example to all aspiring young players.

After the 29-year-old Rockhampton battler's drive through qualifying into the third round at Melbourne Park was finally ended by the big-match nous of Barbora Krejcikova on Friday night, the seven-time grand slam champ Henin hailed Hunter's adventure as "a beautiful story".

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