Kim ready for comeback in Rosmalen
Kim is ready for her comeback at the WTA tournament of Rosmalen. On Wednesday she already heads for the Netherlands to train on the grass there.
Kim is currently working hard to make her comeback in Rosmalen. She will return to competition at the WTA tournament in Rosmalen. "I already have had a pitch prepared in Rosmalen so that I can train on grass," Kim said. On Wednesday she already heads for the Netherlands for a first time. Because of the bad weather of the recent weeks, she tried to mimic playing on grass by playing on carpet.
Kim started training again two weeks ago. "I feel the court again very well," she says, delighted. She does not fear a new injury. "Those injuries have been very frustrating, because I'd rather play matches." It does hurt that the French Open will be starting soon without her. "It might not be my favourite type of court, it remains a special tournament. Yet, it would be too risky to play there now. The clay season is difficult for me. "
OLYMPIC GAMES
Kim does hope to benefit from her injuries. "My schedule has been much less busy. For the main contenders that's quite different. " However, now that Kim no longer is a top seed for the Olympics, she will likely play reputed opponents soon. "It hardly matters to be honest. Playing those girls even adds to the motivation."
Kim is also looking forward to the Olympics. "The Olympic fever is growing," she said. "I always sympathized with the Belgian athletes at the Olympics, like with Tia Hellebaut. I look forward to share that experience myself."
In a few months Kim will conclude her tennis career as a pro for good. The U.S. Open will be her last major tournament. "That will be a special tournament," she told a press conference at the presentation of StarMeal, abrand new food concept.
"We'll be in the United States with my husband's family. The U.S. Open is the perfect way to say goodbye." Clijsters won the U.S. Open three times already (2005, 2009 and 2010). This year the American Grand Slam starts on 27 August.
Kim started training again two weeks ago. "I feel the court again very well," she says, delighted. She does not fear a new injury. "Those injuries have been very frustrating, because I'd rather play matches." It does hurt that the French Open will be starting soon without her. "It might not be my favourite type of court, it remains a special tournament. Yet, it would be too risky to play there now. The clay season is difficult for me. "
OLYMPIC GAMES
Kim does hope to benefit from her injuries. "My schedule has been much less busy. For the main contenders that's quite different. " However, now that Kim no longer is a top seed for the Olympics, she will likely play reputed opponents soon. "It hardly matters to be honest. Playing those girls even adds to the motivation."
Kim is also looking forward to the Olympics. "The Olympic fever is growing," she said. "I always sympathized with the Belgian athletes at the Olympics, like with Tia Hellebaut. I look forward to share that experience myself."
In a few months Kim will conclude her tennis career as a pro for good. The U.S. Open will be her last major tournament. "That will be a special tournament," she told a press conference at the presentation of StarMeal, abrand new food concept.
"We'll be in the United States with my husband's family. The U.S. Open is the perfect way to say goodbye." Clijsters won the U.S. Open three times already (2005, 2009 and 2010). This year the American Grand Slam starts on 27 August.
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