Kim Clijsters

Date of Birth: June 8, 1983

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Kim Clijsters, born on June 8, 1983, in Bilzen, Belgium, is a celebrated former professional tennis player. Known for her athleticism, powerful groundstrokes, and remarkable comeback stories, Clijsters has cemented her place as one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. She turned professional in 1997 at the age of 14 and quickly made a name for herself on the WTA tour. Clijsters won her first Grand Slam singles title at the 2005 US Open and went on to win three more Grand Slam titles, including two more US Opens (2009, 2010) and the Australian Open (2011). Her career was marked by two significant comebacks. The first came in 2009 after a brief retirement from 2007 to 2009 to start a family. Remarkably, she won the US Open that same year as an unranked wildcard. She retired again in 2012, only to return to the sport in 2020. Despite her attempts to regain her former glory, Clijsters officially retired from professional tennis in 2022. Off the court, Clijsters is known for her humility, sportsmanship, and dedication to her family. She’s married to American basketball player Brian Lynch, and together they have three children. Clijsters has also been involved in various charitable endeavors and tennis-related projects, including running her own tennis academy in Belgium.

5 Interesting Facts about Kim Clijsters

1. Kim Clijsters is the first mother to win a Grand Slam singles title since Evonne Goolagong in 1980.

2. She won the WTA Tour Championships three times (2002, 2003, 2010).

3. Clijsters was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017.

4. She is one of only six women in history to be ranked No. 1 in both singles and doubles simultaneously.

5. She has a tennis academy in Belgium, where she coaches and mentors young players.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kim Clijsters

1. “I don’t think you have to be born with confidence, but you have to be willing to work at it.”

2. “You don’t have to be the best at something to enjoy it.”

3. “Winning is great, but having the opportunity to compete is what really matters.”

4. “Life is about balance, and finding that balance is a constant challenge.”

5. “I hope that my story can inspire young girls to dream big and never give up.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Kim Clijsters’ highest net worth is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Kim Clijsters has three children with her husband Brian Lynch: 1. Jada Ellie Lynch, born in 2008 2. Jack Leon Lynch, born in 2013 3. Blake Richard Lynch, born in 2016