Hingis does not see Clijsters good enough for Andreescu
Former World Ranking First Martina Hingis has raised serious doubts at the WTA Finals in Shenzhen of high expectations for the comeback of Kim Clijsters.
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last edit: Nov 02, 2019, 11:49 am
Once again, Martina Hingis has taken over the baton of Steffi Graf: If the German tennis legends enhanced the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai with their presence last week, Hingis will be giving extra shine to the final tournament of the best eight players of the year in Shenzhen these days. And, as far as the comeback ambitions of Kim Clijsters are concerned, he starts where Graf had ended: with healthy skepticism.
"For me, tennis has just evolved," said Hingis in Shenzhen. "It was 2011 or 2013 when Kim won the last time. Not yesterday. in all the time I've played a few shows and doubles against them, there have been big changes. "Clijsters was a much more athletic player than herself, Hingis said. "For me, the double was good enough. I sensed that I could still keep up with this. "Which, of course, is grossly understated: Hingis ended her career as industry leader in pair running.
No chance against Andreescu?
In the individual, however, that's another story. Therefore, it is very courageous to take this step. "If Kim comes back the same way she finished her career, I'm sure she'll play some good matches. But will that be enough to really play in the lead these days? I do not know that."
"Personally, I can not imagine her coming to the court, and players like Andreescu, Sabalenka, beat all the contestants from here. If she gets a chance, a good draw, maybe she can find it. Depends on who Kim plays in the first matches. As a wildcard in round one against Andreescu, that's going to be difficult. "
Clijsters had announced a few weeks ago to return to the WTA tour. Targeted is a start at the Australian Open.