Sydney, Australia (Sports Network) - A left gluteal strain has forced Justine Henin to withdraw from the Medibank International Sydney tennis tournament, which is set to get underway Sunday at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre.
The Belgian Henin sustained the injury Saturday night in the final of the Brisbane International. Kim Clijsters outlasted Henin 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (8-6) in the title match.
The 2010 Australian Open starts January 18 in Melbourne.
