Kim Clijsters during a match at the 2011 Australian Open (Pic by globalite via Wikimedia Commons)
Kim Clijsters during a match at the 2011 Australian Open (Pic by globalite via Wikimedia Commons) 
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Watch: Retired Four-Time Grand Slam Winner Kim Clijsters Announces Return To Competitive Tennis At 36

BySwarajya Staff

Belgian tennis legend Kim Clijsters, who had first retired in 2007, and then for a second time in 2012 in order to concentrate on family life and motherhood, has announced that she will be returning to the game by participating in the WTA Tour in 2020.

As per a BBC report, Clijsters, who is now 36, says that she has taken the decision after being inspired by the likes of Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, who have kept playing professionally even as mothers.

"Mothers are trying to compete at the highest level - that is the inspiration," the former number one player stated.

After coming out of retirement the first time in 2009, she won three Grand Slams, a major addition to the previous single she had from before retirement. During her retirement, Clijsters run a tennis academy and also worked as a commentator.