Kim Clijsters Profile

Belgium’s Kim Clijsters returned to the WTA with a bang in 2009, taking the US Open title in the first grand slam tournament that she played in following a sabbatical from the game. The physical Clijsters in one a handful of players on the WTA Tour able to match the Williams sisters in terms of power and on-court presence.

Kim Clijsters Bio

Kim Clijsters was born in Bilzen, Begium on June 8th, 1983. Her parents were both professional athletes, and gifted their daughter with a powerful, athletic form. She excelled at tennis from an early age, and by the age of 15 had reached the final of the Wimbledon Junior Championship.

The following year saw Clijsters turn pro. She turned heads at Wimbledon by reaching the fourth round on debut, and would later put in another strong performance at the US Open. She won her first WTA Tour title in Luxembourg in the same year.

Kim Clijsters Playing Style

Kim Clijsters has a powerful physique that melds naturally with a strong baseline game. The Belgian is equipped with an array of powerful, deep, forehand and backhand shots, as well as an explosive service game.

However, Clijsters is more than just a brutal offensive player. She possesses exceptional mobility around the court, assisted by the ability to slide on all surfaces. She also possesses a strong defensive game, and has the capacity to wear her opponents down.

Kim Clijsters Achievements

Kim Clijsters was once regarded as something of an underachiever on the WTA Tour, capable of securing titles in the lower tiers of competition, but unable to claim an elusive grand slam title. Following a brief retirement from the game to start a family, Clijsters returned to the game with a vengeance, winning the US Open after a two year long absence from the game.

Kim Clijsters Wimbledon Form

Kim Clijsters began her 2010 season with a win over compatriot Justine Henin in the final of the Dubai Open. She has since experienced a dip in form, and was eventually forced to pull out of the 2010 French Open with a foot injury. Nevertheless Clijsters remains a serious contender for the semifinals of the 2010 Wimbledon Open Championships.

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