Kim Clijsters Two Wins Away From World No. 1 Spot

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Published: February 9, 2011

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Australian Open winner Kim Clijsters is two matches away from overtaking Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki as World No. 1. The 27-year-old, who is playing the Paris Indoors this week, is scheduled to meet Germany's Kristina Barrois in the second round, and the draw should favor her into the semifinals.

The Belgian, who just lead her team to the semifinals of the Fed Cup after defeating the USA, took several minutes to talk about more important goals than her ranking.

"When you're this close to making it, it would be a nice accomplishment if I could do it," Clijsters said on Tuesday. "I'm not going to be disappointed if I don't make it. I would like to focus on a few more goals throughout this season, which are a couple of the bigger tournaments."

Moreover, Clijsters has already achieved this goal, which is why it's not as significant as it is the first time. The three-time US Open champion became No. 1 in August 2003, and was last No. 1 in January 2006, which is why she understands more than anyone what Caroline Wozniacki is going through at this moment.

"Back then I felt like it was a big achievement because I was obviously a lot younger and playing in an era where there were a lot of big names out there," Clijsters said. "Lindsay Davenport and the Williams sisters were a part of it. I was in a very similar situation to what Caroline Wozniacki is now -- I hadn't won a Grand Slam."

The only thing that could prevent Clijsters from reaching the last four of the Paris Indoor is her fitness since she hasn't rested since winning in Melbourne two weeks ago.

"I haven't been able to just relax and recover. I'm still going on with the same intensity I was in my three or four weeks in Australia," Clijsters said. "But I do look forward to having a few days off when I'm done in this tournament."

Since Clijsters has been able to win nine consecutive matches so far, I don't see what could stop her from reaching the s...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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