What nationality is Kim Clijsters?

Kim Antonie Lode Clijsters is a Belgian former professional tennis player. Clijsters reached the world No. 1 ranking in both singles and doubles, having held both rankings simultaneously in 2003. She won six major titles, four in singles and two in doubles.

What language does Kim Clijsters speak?

She speaks Flemish, not Dutch. And English. Officially, it is called Dutch. It's the same language.

Why did Clijsters and Hewitt break up?

A statement on Clijsters' website said the split was mutual and added: "Private reasons compelled the couple to end their relationship. "Both of us distance ourselves from the malicious gossip which inevitably surfaces in this kind of situation."

Is Justine Henin still married?

She turned professional on January 1, 1999, at age 16, and in 2000 she finished among the top 50 players in the world. She married Pierre-Yves Hardenne in 2002, and she competed as Justine Henin-Hardenne until her divorce in 2007.

Why did Kim Clijsters retire?

In an interview with the official WTA website, Clijsters explained she had been busy settling down in New Jersey with her family. "I still love to hit the ball. With my schedule three, four days was enough to keep my rhythm under control but definitely not good enough if I decided to play another tournament," she said.

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Has Kim Clijster retired again?

LONDON (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Kim Clijsters has retired from professional tennis again. The 38-year-old Clijsters, who ended her second retirement in 2019 after a seven-year hiatus, announced Tuesday that she will “no longer play official tournaments.”

What does Kim Clijsters do now?

Clijsters returned to Indian Wells, where she won singles titles in 2003 and 2005, last month during her latest return to the sport. This week, she's playing for the New York Empire during the 2021 season of World Team Tennis at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Who does Kim Clijsters coach?

Dutchman Fred Hemmes Jr. is now the new coach of Kim Clijsters, who presented her staff on Wednesday in Bree. A former tennis player (188th in the world rankings) 38-year-old Hemmes has worked in the past with Ruben Bemelmans and the Belgian Tennis Federation.

Why did Justine quit tennis?

This was her first Grand Slam title, and she was the first Belgian ever to win a Grand Slam singles title. Henin then began her preparations for Wimbledon. At the grass court Ordina Open in Rosmalen, she lost in the final to Clijsters; she was forced to retire from the match after injuring her finger.

What does Justine Henin do now?

Since her final retirement in 2011, Henin has stayed engaged with tennis through her academy and coaching, and she's become a mother of two. She's been working in television, as well. The Belgian was also inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2016.

Are Bec and Lleyton Hewitt still married?

Bec and Lleyton have been married for 17 years, and are still going strong. They met when she was just 16 and he 18. She was on Home and Away, and was paired to play tennis against Lleyton in a charity match.

Does Lleyton Hewitt live in Melbourne?

Lleyton and Bec Hewitt uprooted their lives in Melbourne last month, relocating with their family to sunny Queensland.

Has a mother won a Grand Slam?

Mothers have, of course, won Grand Slam tournaments in the past. Australian Margaret Smith Court won the last three of her 24 Grand Slam singles titles as a mother, and her countrywoman Evonne Goolagong Cawley won Wimbledon in 1980, three years after childbirth.

Has anyone won a Grand Slam after having a baby?

Kim Clijsters

Clijsters won her first Grand Slam in the 2005 US Open. But her stop gap career owing to multiple injuries, never picked up. She left the sport in 2007 at the age of 23. After giving birth to her first child, she made her comeback in 2009.