What is Kim Clijsters' Net Worth?
Kim Clijsters is a retired Belgian professional tennis player who boasts a net worth of $20 million. Affectionately known as 'Aussie Kim' by Australians, she was born on June 8, 1983, in Bilzen, Belgium.
Early Life and Career
Clijsters began her journey in tennis at a young age, winning championships by age 11. Her junior career was impressive, finishing as runner-up in the 1998 Wimbledon junior event and achieving 11th in year-end singles ranking. That same year, she won the French Open title alongside Jelena Dokić.
Professional Debut and Rise
Kim made her professional debut in 1999 at the Women's Tennis Association tour in Belgium. Her talent quickly became evident as she won the Masters in 2002. By 2003, she had achieved the world No. 1 ranking, a feat accomplished without first winning a Grand Slam singles title, which she later obtained in 2005.
Retirement and Comebacks
Kim initially retired in 2007 but made a notable comeback in 2009, playing against Serena Williams. By 2012, she had become a four-time Grand Slam winner. Her final singles match was played at the 2012 U.S. Open, where she was defeated in the second round by British player Laura Robson.
Personal Life
In 2007, Clijsters married American basketball player Brian Lynch. The couple welcomed their daughter, Jada Elle, in 2008. They have two children together.
Recent Developments
In September 2019, at the age of 36, Kim announced her plans to return to professional tennis at the beginning of the 2020 season.
