Kim Clijsters

Kim Clijsters is a Belgian former professional tennis player who won four Grand Slam singles titles and reached world No. 1 in singles.

2005 US Open: The 2005 US Open was a tennis Grand Slam tournament won by Kim Clijsters in women's singles. This was Clijsters’s first Grand Slam singles title.
Counterpuncher: A counterpuncher is a player who absorbs an opponent’s attack and redirects it into a successful reply. Clijsters used deep, accurate returns to reverse rallies from defensive positions.
Els Callens: Els Callens is a Belgian former professional tennis player who represented Belgium in international competition. Callens was a compatriot on Belgium’s successful Fed Cup teams.
Belgium Fed Cup team: The Belgium Fed Cup team represents Belgium in the international women's team tennis competition now known as the Billie Jean King Cup. Clijsters helped Belgium win the 2001 Fed Cup, its first title.
2009 US Open: The 2009 US Open was a tennis Grand Slam tournament won by Kim Clijsters in women's singles. Clijsters won this title after returning from retirement.
Two-handed backhand: A two-handed backhand is a tennis stroke hit with both hands on the racket. Her backhand helped her redirect pace and construct cross-court rallies.
Justine Henin: Justine Henin is a Belgian former professional tennis player and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion. Their contrasting styles and shared nationality made their rivalry a defining Belgian tennis story.
Fed Cup: The Fed Cup was the International Tennis Federation's annual international team competition for women's national teams. Her 2001 triumph was a landmark for Belgian tennis in this competition.
2010 US Open: The 2010 US Open was a tennis Grand Slam tournament won by Kim Clijsters in women's singles. She defended her 2009 title with this victory.
Open stance: An open stance is a tennis position in which a player faces partly toward the net while striking the ball. This stance let Clijsters recover quickly after wide forehands.

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Martina HingisCompared with: Clijsters's athletic baseline game offered a different route to success in their era.