Defending champion Kim Clijsters is holding a 14-match winning streak at the US Open because she won it in 2004 and last year. She did not play in 2006-2008, so her streak is on the line next week when the US Open starts.
Beside from her tennis life, Clijsters nowadays is strictly focusing on her husband and daughter. They are very much her priority.
“It’s about balancing; just listening to yourself. I have days when … I want to spend time with Jada, and I don’t want to go to practice, and I want to make sure I’m there for her,” Clijsters said. “And luckily, I’m not the type of athlete who, if I don’t do it, I’m going to be panicking.”
The Belgian is the second seed in the tournament.