Kim Clijsters
Kim Clijsters
Kim Antonie Lode Clijsters; born 8 June 1983) is a Belgian former professional tennis player. Clijsters is a former world No. 1 in both singles and doubles...
NationalityBelgian
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth8 June 1983
CityBilzen, Belgium
CountryBelgium
fun happy last means missed playing since tennis
I'm not really playing for the money, ... I just really want to go out there and have fun. Since my injury, playing tennis means so much more because I really missed it when I couldn't do it last year. I'm just happy to be back and playing as well as I am.
career enjoy shot wrist
I'm going to go for it because, you know, it could be over, ... If I get another wrist injury, if I have anything else, my career could be over very soon. That's why I just want to go out there and just enjoy every shot that I can hit.
few gotten last longer next percent seasons serious takes
I'm going to give myself 200 percent for the next two more seasons after this, ... in the last few years I've gotten a lot more serious injuries. I feel like everything takes a lot longer to heal, and I'm still only 22.
care lots sure
I'm going to try to make sure I take care of my body, have lots of massages.
hurt
I hurt my hip, and then my back started. I don't know if it was because of compensating or how it started, which started what off.
decision
I made the right decision and I'm happy,
environment love playing small
I love this (tournament). This is me more than anything else. I love playing in a small environment -- it's more cozy,
celebrate family forward home looking
I'm just really looking forward to going home to celebrate with my friends and family in Belgium,
court happy playing toronto
I'm just happy to be on the court and happy to be playing in Toronto again.
best glad happened healthy injuries injury learn life looking means moving time victory wins
I'm just glad I'm healthy and moving well, ... Looking back, the injury was the best thing that could have happened to me. I had time to learn about myself. Now I have friends and a life off the road. This victory means more to me than the other wins here because of the injuries I've had in the past.
win
If I win it, yes, then I'll think about it. For now, that's not important.
against aggressive balls crucial early second step win
I had to step in and take the balls early and be aggressive on my second serve, ... To win the first set was crucial against Venus.
bit came chance felt short
I had the chance to do it, but I came a bit short and I felt it in my legs.
great jersey knew
I never knew anything about it (the Jersey shore), ... But I had a great time.