In preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, we're profiling 20 of the top medal contenders.
The London Olympics represent a debut and departure for Kim Clijsters, who will make her first Olympic appearance while playing at the All England Club for the last time. The former No. 1, who plans to close the curtain on her career after the U.S. Open, says the traditions of both the Games and SW19 create an ideal Olympic atmosphere.
“I'm really excited about it. It's such a special place to be playing tennis at,” Clijsters said. “I've never played the Olympics, so it's going to be a whole new experience for me there, as well.”
The Games give Clijsters the rare opportunity to be both athlete and audience.
“We don't get to play a team sport, but when we play the Olympics, besides your individual goal, you feel like a team,” Clijsters said. “I look forward to going to watch all the other Belgian athletes at the Olympics.”
Previous Olympic Singles Results
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Previous Olympic Doubles Results
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More Olympic Profiles:
—Agnieszka Radwanska
—Ana Ivanovic
—Andy Murray
—Andy Roddick
—Angelique Kerber
—Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
—John Isner
—Juan Martin del Potro
—Kei Nishikori
—Kim Clijsters
—Li Na
—Maria Sharapova
—Milos Raonic
—Novak Djokovic
—Petra Kvitova
—Roger Federer
—Serena Williams
—Tomas Berdych
—Venus Williams
—Victoria Azarenka