Trivia

Won 39 singles titles, including 3 grand slams and 11 doubles titles, including 2 grand slams. Was ranked #1 in the world in singles and doubles at the same time in 2003. Reached #1 in singles again in early 2006.

Was engaged to WTA tennis player Lleyton Hewitt.

Has a younger sister, Elke

2005, 2009 and 2010 U.S. Open tennis champ.

Announced her immediate retirement as a tennis player on May 6th, 2007, after 9 seasons on the WTA tour.

Leaves the tour after a more than successful career, in order to focus on her personal life. She feels she has done everything she wanted in women's tennis.

Officially taken off the rankings at #5 on Monday May 14th, 2007. Second highest- ranked player in history to retire. First ranked is Steffi Graf, who retired at #3 in August 1999.

Her husband Brian Lynch has 3 brothers.

Her father Lei Clijster was a famous Belgian soccer player and her mother Els Vandecaetsbeeck was professional gymnast.

Sister Elke Clijsters, born 18 January 1985.

(July 13, 2007) Married her boyfriend of 2 years Brian Lynch following a 16-month-long engagement.

Gave birth to her 1st child at age 24, a daughter Jada Ellie Lynch on February 27, 2008. Child's father is her husband, Brian Lynch.

Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 30, a son Jack Leon Lynch on September 18, 2013. Child's father is her husband, Brian Lynch.

Announced return to professional tennis after two years in retirement. (April 2009)