Belgian Tennis professional Kim Clijsters was all set to make a mark at the US Open this year. She opted for the Western & Southern Open as a warm-up event for the Grand Slam. With some high profile players participating in the event, it was really a platform to sharpen her skills. However, the abdominal issue which has bothered her for some time now resurfaced once again. As a result of which Kim Clijsters pulled out of the Western & Southern Open.

After seven years of retired life, Kim was looking forward to returning to the tennis world in 2020. Gaining wildcard entries on various occasions, she displayed average game skills. With the pandemic crisis gaining ground, all activities were called off. The US Open is the first major tournament following the COVID-19 scare in which Kim was an entrant through wildcard.

Kim Clijsters faces uncertainty over US Open

The 2010 US Open winner was hoping for making a mark in this year’s event. However, pulling out of the Western and Southern Open due to injuries puts forward a cloud of doubt on her presence in the Grand Slam. Kim won the event in 2010 before going all the way to clinch the Grand Slam.

Issuing a statement in favor of the USTA and WTA along with the Western and Southern Open team, she thanked them for the opportunity. She claims she was looking forward to the event. However, she is withdrawing, keeping in mind the US Open ahead.

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Kim is supposed to stay in the “bubble” and continue her recovery. She aims to be fit and fine for the Grand Slam.

“I’m grateful to be able to stay in the ‘bubble’ and continue to prepare with my team here at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

“I want to thank the Western & Southern Open team, the USTA and WTA for all their efforts in putting these events together- they’ve worked really hard to create a great experience in safe and healthy space for players.”

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