Born on 1^st June 1982 in Liege, Belgium, she is a former professional tennis player well-known for her unique style of play.

Her achievements:-

• Winner of the women's single event in 2003 in the French Open held at Roland Garros, Paris, France
• Champion of the women's single event in 2003 at the US Open held at the New York City
• Won the Grand Slam Tennis Tournament in 2004 at the Australian Open held in Melbourne, Australia
• Secured the gold medal in the women's single event in 2004 in the Summer Olympics held in Athens, Greece
• Won the women's single event in 2005 in the French Open held at Roland Garros, Paris, France
• Champion at the women's single event in 2006 in the French Open held at Roland Garros, Paris, France
• Winner of the women's single event in 2007 in the US Open held at New York City