Kim Clijsters, former number one tennis player has received many criticisms for her attempts to make comebacks despite her weight gain.
The Belgian player returned to tennis in 2020 as a wildcard at the Dubai Tennis Championships after announcing her retirement seven years back. She was quite a bit off form during her second comeback.
Later Clijsters announced to end her comeback efforts and officially retire from tennis in April 2022. She is seen giving her commentary and punditry on Wimbledon 2022.
Kim explained the possible reasons for the defeat of the number one ranked player Serena Williams. She lost the first round 7-5 1-6 7-6 (10-7) to Harmony Tan during her first match on June 29.
Is Kim Clijsters Pregnant Or Is It Just Weight Gain?
After seeing the body weight and shape of the player, people suspected that Kim Clijsters is pregnant again for the fourth time.
However, it turns out that the player is not pregnant and it is just weight gain. Kim has won six singles and doubles Grand Slam titles in her professional career. She is the three-time title holder of the WTA Tour Championships.
The athlete retired from tennis at the age of 23 because of her ankle injury. She made a comeback in 2009 and won two consecutive US Opens. She announced her official retirement in 2012 after losing the mix doubles with her partner Bob Bryan.
It was difficult to play for Kim during her 2020 comeback and hence she announced her retirement. Her body mass index also seems to not support her tennis career as she is out of shape after weight gain.
Kim Clijsters Husband Brian Lynch
The incredible tennis player, Clijsters is married to the former basketball player Brian Lynch.
Clijsters’ husband was an American basketball player who has played for the Antwerp Diamond Giants for a year. He was an assistant coach for the team in 2013. He coached for Spirou Charleroi in the PBL 2017-18 season as a head coach.
Kim and Brian got married in July 2007 in an intimate wedding at Bree city hall.
The women’s tennis star was popular for her romantic relationship with the Australian tennis player Lleyton Hewitt. The pair also finished off as runner-ups in the Wimbledon 2000 mixed doubles.
Kim Clijsters Baby Bump Photos
Shortly after marrying Brian, Kim announced her pregnancy and shared her baby bump photo.
The player has been blessed with three babies in her life- Jada, Jack, and Blake. Jada was born in 2008 and she resumed tennis in 2009 even after having a baby.
Clijsters says that her daughter has been her biggest motivator in making the sporting comebacks. The mother of three is now a part-time coach. She is also a pundit for the Grand Slam and Wimbledon tournaments on BBC, Fox Sports Australia, and Channel 7.