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WATCH: Clijsters throws it back with wooden racquet

The former No. 1 is as sharp as ever.

ByNina Pantic

Published Jul 21, 2017

NEWPORT, R.I. — In town for the International Tennis Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, Kim Clijsters embraced all that the historic venue had to offer. Taking part in a Fila fashion show on Thursday, the Belgian showed off her outfit, got a feel for the vintage grass courts and tested out her skills with a wooden racquet.

.@Clijsterskim in her farewell @FilaTennis kit hitting with a wooden racket. Doesn't get more @TennisHalloFame than that. pic.twitter.com/hIxvpO3oVz
— Blair Henley (@BlairHenley) July 20, 2017

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The 34-year-old is used to letting loose on the court these days, having just been part of a viral moment at Wimbledon during a legends doubles match.

"He was awesome. He was so cool about it," Clijsters said. "That was very nice to share that good fun moment at the Wimbledon courts."

The spectator, Chris Quinn, was overjoyed with his good luck:

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You were awesome! Nice meeting you Chris ! :-)
— Kim Clijsters (@Clijsterskim) July 15, 2017

Quinn later auctioned off Clijster's skirt for charity.

1. Guy heckles @Clijsterskim at #Wimbledon.
2. She lends guy a skirt, they play.
3. Group hug.
4. Guy helps charity.https://t.co/AseIFpxTy2
— Twitter Moments (@TwitterMoments) July 17, 2017

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It's back to business though for Clijsters. The four-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1 will give a speech on Saturday in front of plenty of tennis' most famous faces and her family (her husband Brian Lynch and three children, Jada, Jack and Blake).

"Jada understands a little bit, but for the two little ones it's a completely different life. It's nice to share this moment with my husband and the kids," Clijsters said. "They just think they're on vacation and mom has to give a speech on Saturday."

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