Former world number one Justine Henin [Images] is set to play in next month's Sydney [Images] International after being granted a wildcard by organisers.
Henin, who announced her comeback to the women's tour in September after a 15-month absence, makes her return in Brisbane [Images] in early January before playing in the Sydney tournament as part of her preparations for the Australian Open [Images] the following week.
The 27-year-old Belgian, a seven-times Grand Slam champion, is the winner of 41 WTA Tour titles and over $19 million in career prize money. She won the Sydney tournament in 2004, 2006 and 2008.
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