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Re: Kim Clijsters

Post by Grossefavourite » Sep Thu 12, 2019 10:18 am

Kim Clijsters, who has a daughter 4 years younger than Coco Gauff, comes back to professional tennis at age of 36. Enrico Maria Riva.

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Re: Kim Clijsters

Post by Grossefavourite » Sep Thu 12, 2019 10:21 am

"What do I really want from life? For the past seven years, I've been a full-time mum, and I love it. I really, really do," she said on a video posted to Instagram and Twitter.

"But I also loved being a professional tennis player. And honestly, I miss that feeling. So, what if I tried to do both? Could I be a loving Mum to my three kids and the best tennis player I can possibly be?..."

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Re: Kim Clijsters

Post by Ace2Ace » Sep Thu 12, 2019 10:24 am

The comeback is being filmed as a documentary. All her preparation, travel, pre and post-matches ...
She's gonna make some $$$$$ out of the whole thing no matter what.
Smart !!!!!!!!!

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Re: Kim Clijsters

Post by Grossefavourite » Sep Thu 12, 2019 10:26 am

"I think the one that I can most compare her (Andreescu) game to would probably be Kim back in the day, Clijsters," Wozniacki told a media conference. "I think because she moves well and she can stretch out and get to some balls and also play aggressive and using the angles. Obviously she prefers the forehand just like Kim.

"But she can move around the backhand and put the angle on it, so I think if I were to kind of compare to someone I know, everyone has their own style, but for me, playing her, it brings me back a little bit to when I played Kim."

Told of that comparison, Andreescu said at her media conference: "I actually looked up to her (Clijsters) a lot while I was just coming up, when I started playing tennis.

"So that's really nice to hear from other players, because I think my game is pretty similar to hers. Not as good yet."

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Re: Kim Clijsters

Post by Ace2Ace » Sep Thu 12, 2019 10:30 am

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Re: Kim Clijsters

Post by Grossefavourite » Sep Thu 12, 2019 10:35 am

Noooooooooooooooooooo, that can't be kimmie poo!!! Who doctored this?

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Re: Kim Clijsters

Post by Grossefavourite » Sep Thu 12, 2019 11:28 am

Dementia. She's still rueing missed GS opportunities, particularly against Serena at W09. Remember that famous volley on MP? Lol at Dementia.

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Re: Kim Clijsters

Post by Grossefavourite » Sep Thu 12, 2019 11:41 am

HE SIX BIGGEST CHALLENGES ATHLETES FACE WHEN THEY RETIRE

https://www.olympic.org/athlete365/es/c ... ey-retire/

Facing retirement from your sporting career can be tough, but knowing what to expect can make the transition easier. Here, we highlight the challenges that athletes may face when they finish competing.

All athletes have to face the reality that one day their sporting careers will end and they will have to begin a new chapter in their lives. Some may reach retirement sooner than others – New Zealand’s Julie Brougham was still competing in dressage at last year’s Olympic Games Rio 2016 at the age of 62 – but eventually every athlete will have to call it a day. The transition into a post-sport life isn’t always easy, but you can make sure you’re prepared for the transition by reading about the challenges that you may be facing…

Loss of structure

As an athlete, you are used to following a rigid training schedule. While at first it may seem liberating not having to get up and train every day, the lack of a strict routine can often leave you feeling lost. If you’re used to having things done for you by coaches or members of your entourage, then planning your own life and even carrying out simple tasks can often be difficult. To overcome this, try building some structure into your regular day by creating a schedule – even if it includes nothing more than eating breakfast and doing some laundry, it will help give you some goals for the day.

Loss of focus

Throughout your sporting career you will have been focused on achieving your goals – be it breaking a world record, winning an Olympic gold medal or qualifying for the Olympic Games. Once you retire, that lack of a clear goal can often be challenging. Britain’s double Olympic rowing champion James Cracknell has said: “I think people suffer from depression after retiring from sport because they aren’t sure where to apply that focus…there is a lot of focus and a lot of selfishness in sportsmen.” It can therefore help to find new challenges in your life to replace your sporting goals, whether that is achieving success in the workplace or simply setting yourself new targets, such as climbing a mountain or learning to play the guitar.

Loss of identity

For many people, what you do for a living can often define who you are and there’s a certain pride in introducing yourself as athlete when you meet someone for the first time. If you’ve always seen yourself as an athlete, you may find it challenging to adapt to a new identity and career. It’s therefore important to think about your passions and find something else that inspires you.

Lack of feedback

Whether you’re training or competing, you will always be receiving feedback on your performances and finding ways to make improvements. But in the real world, jobs don’t usually work like that. Sometimes performance reviews are months apart and you can be left to work on tasks independently, without any immediate feedback on what you’re doing. This can be tough for many athletes to adjust to, but finding a job that is performance-driven can help make the transition easier.

A new diet

It may seem trivial, but if you’re not burning off the calories of an Olympic athlete then you can’t eat like one! While you may have been used to consuming thousands of calories a day to fuel your training, normal people have to watch their intakes slightly more closely. Many athletes find it difficult to adjust to a new diet and can often pile on the pounds without their regular workouts, so try to think carefully about what you’re eating.

A sense of melancholy

Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard once said about retirement: «Nothing could satisfy me outside the ring. There is nothing in life that can compare to becoming a world champion, having your hand raised in that moment of glory, with thousands, millions of people cheering you on.»

It can certainly be hard to accept that you’ll never experience that feeling again when you retire, and athletes may find themselves suffering from depression as they ‘grieve’ the end of their sporting career. It’s completely natural to feel that way – and it’s something that almost all athletes will have felt – so don’t be afraid to talk about your fears with fellow athletes, your entourage or a sports psychologist.

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Re: Kim Clijsters

Post by Ace2Ace » Sep Thu 12, 2019 11:48 am

At 37, not everyone can do this.


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Re: Kim Clijsters

Post by Grossefavourite » Sep Thu 12, 2019 11:52 am

I saw Tyson in that clip. Maybe he'll unretire too.

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