Kim Clijsters Belgian Tennis Player From Bilzen
Kim Clijsters · tennis player · Belgian
Biography
Belgian tennis player Kim Clijsters was born on 8 June 1983 in Bilzen. Teams on record for her include Belgium Billie Jean King Cup team (2000–2012).
Early life
She was born to Lei Clijsters.
Career
Her career on record begins at Belgium Billie Jean King Cup team in 2000. She spent 12 years at Belgium Billie Jean King Cup team (2000–2012).
Recognition
Among her honours is the Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year, won in 2010. Other wins include the International Tennis Hall of Fame (2017) and a Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award (2010). In all, Kim Clijsters has won 5 awards and received 11 nominations.
Personal life
She has been married to Brian Lynch since 2007.
Teams
1 team| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2000–2012 | Belgium Billie Jean King Cup team |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 11 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | International Tennis Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2013 | honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel | Won | |
| 2010 | Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2010 | Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year | Won | |
| Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown | Won | ||
| 2011 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award | Nominated |
Show all 16 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year | Nominated |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Kim Clijsters?
Kim Clijsters is 43 years old, born on 8 June 1983 in Bilzen.
What is Kim Clijsters known for?
Kim Clijsters is an athlete who has played for Belgium Billie Jean King Cup team.
How tall is Kim Clijsters?
Kim Clijsters is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Kim Clijsters’s nationality?
Kim Clijsters is Belgian, born in Bilzen.
Who is Kim Clijsters married to?
Kim Clijsters is married to Brian Lynch; they married in 2007.
Has Kim Clijsters won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including International Tennis Hall of Fame (2017).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q11685), accessed October 2026
- Photo: User:Vegafi · CC0
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