Clijsters announces comeback
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Oluşturulma Tarihi: Mart 27, 2009 00:00
BREE, Belgium - Former world No.1 Kim Clijsters of Belgium yesterday announced her return to competitive tennis almost two years after retiring from the sport at just 23 years old.
"I intend to play in the US Open and almost certainly in the tournaments at Cincinnati (early August)- my first official tournament back - and Toronto," she told a press conference in her hometown.
The right-hander, famous for her trademark splits defensive play, won 34 WTA tournaments and 11 doubles' crowns, including the 2005 US Open title when she defeated French player Mary Pierce 6-3, 6-1 at Flushing Meadows. She also won the 2002 and 2003 women's season-ending tour championship title.
Clijsters lost four Grand Slam finals notably the 2003 French Open and US Open championship matches, as well as the 2004 Australian Open to Justine Henin.
The right-hander, famous for her trademark splits defensive play, won 34 WTA tournaments and 11 doubles' crowns, including the 2005 US Open title when she defeated French player Mary Pierce 6-3, 6-1 at Flushing Meadows. She also won the 2002 and 2003 women's season-ending tour championship title.
Clijsters lost four Grand Slam finals notably the 2003 French Open and US Open championship matches, as well as the 2004 Australian Open to Justine Henin.