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Post by TennisHack on Jan 22, 2004 13:48:32 GMT -5
Belgium's Kim Clijsters makes a backhand return during her second round match against Italy's Maria Elena Camerin at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004.Clijsters won in straight sets 6-0 6-0. (AP Photo/Rick Stevens) Belgium's Kim Clijsters makes a forehand return during her second round match against Italy's Maria Elena Camerin at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004.Clijsters won in straight sets 6-0 6-0. (AP Photo/Rick Stevens) Belgium's Kim Clijsters signs autographs after her second round match against Italy's Maria Elena Camerin at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004. Clijsters won in straight sets 6-0 6-0. (AP Photo/Rick Stevens)
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Post by TennisHack on Jan 24, 2004 13:06:44 GMT -5
Kim Clijsters of Belgium slides to play a forehand return during her third round match against Dinara Safina of Russia at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004. Clijster won the match 6-2, 6-1. (AP Photo/Steve Holland) Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, plays a backhand return during her third round match against Dinara Safina, of Russia, at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004. Clijster won the match, 6-2, 6-1. (AP Photo/Steve Holland)
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Post by TennisHack on Jan 24, 2004 13:09:17 GMT -5
Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, plays a backhand return during her third-round match against Dinara Safina, of Russia, at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004. Clijster won the match, 6-2, 6-1. (AP Photo/Steve Holland) Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, waves to the crowd after winning her third-round match against Dinara Safina, of Russia, at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004. Clijster won the match, 6-2, 6-1. (AP Photo/Steve Holland)
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Post by TennisHack on Jan 26, 2004 14:08:17 GMT -5
Kim Clijsters of Belgium plays a backhand return during her fourth round match against Silvia Farina Elia of Italy at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2004. (AP Photo/Tony Feder) Kim Clijsters of Belgium plays a forehand return during her fourth round match against Silvia Farina Elia of Italy at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2004. Clijsters won the match 6-3, 6-3. (AP Photo/Tony Feder) Kim Clijsters of Belgium plays a backhand return during her fourth round match against Silvia Farina Elia of Italy at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2004. Clijsters won the match 6-3, 6-3. (AP Photo/Tony Feder)
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Post by TennisHack on Jan 26, 2004 14:10:52 GMT -5
Kim Clijsters of Belgium plays a return during her fourth round match against Silvia Farina Elia of Italy at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2004. Clijster won the match 6-3, 6-3. (AP Photo/Tony Feder) Kim Clijsters of Belgium waves to the crowd after her fourth round match against Silvia Farina Elia of Italy at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2004. Clijsters won the match 6-3, 6-3. (AP Photo/Tony Feder) Kim Clijsters of Belgium waves to the crowd after her fourth round match against Silvia Farina Elia of Italy at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2004. Clijsters won the match 6-3, 6-3. (AP Photo/Steve Holland) Kim Clijsters of Belgium signs autographs after her fourth round match against Silvia Farina Elia of Italy at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2004. Clijsters won the match 6-3, 6-3. (AP Photo/Steve Holland)
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Post by TennisHack on Jan 28, 2004 19:21:08 GMT -5
Belgium's Kim Clijsters holds her ankle during her quarterfinal match against Russia's Anastasia Myskina at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004. Clijsters won in straight sets 6-2, 7-6. (AP Photo/Rick Stevens) Belgium's Kim Clijsters has her ankle strapped during her quarterfinal match against Russia's Anastasia Myskina at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004. Clijsters won in straight sets 6-2, 7-6. (AP Photo/Rick Stevens) Belgium's Kim Clijsters has her ankle strapped during her quarterfinal match against Russia's Anastasia Myskina at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004. Clijsters won in straight sets 6-2, 7-6. (AP Photo/Steve Holland)
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Post by TennisHack on Jan 28, 2004 19:23:38 GMT -5
Belgium's Kim Clijsters punches the air as she celebrates her quarterfinal win over Russia's Anastasia Myskina at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004. Clijsters won in straight sets 6-2, 7-6. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Belgium's Kim Clijsters celebrates after her quarterfinal win over Russia's Anastasia Myskina at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004. Clijsters won in straight sets 6-2 7-6. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Belgium's Kim Clijsters reacts after winning a vital point during her quarterfinal match against Russia's Anastasia Myskina at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004. Clijsters won in straight sets 6-2, 7-6. (AP Photo/Steve Holland)
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Post by TennisHack on Jan 28, 2004 19:24:44 GMT -5
Belgium's Kim Clijsters makesa backhand return during her quarterfinal match against Russia's Anastasia Myskina at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004. Clijsters won in straight sets 6-2, 7-6. (AP Photo/Steve Holland)
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Post by TennisHack on Jan 29, 2004 11:16:40 GMT -5
Belgium's Kim Clijsters makes a backhand return to Switzerland's Patty Schnyder during her semifinal win at the Australian Open in Melbourne Australia, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004. Clijsters won in straight sets 6-2 7-6. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Belgium's Kim Clijsters reacts during her semifinal match against Switzerland's Patty Schnyder at the Australian Open in Melbourne Australia, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004. (AP Photo/Steve Holland) Belgium's Kim Clijsters stretches to reach a forehand return during her semifinal match against Switzerland's Patty Schnyder at the Australian Open in Melbourne Australia, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004. Clijsters won in straight sets 6-2 7-6. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
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Post by TennisHack on Jan 29, 2004 16:10:38 GMT -5
Belgium's Kim Clijsters raises her arms in celebration after her semifinal win against Switzerland's Patty Schnyder at the Australian Open in Melbourne Australia, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004. Clijsters won in straight sets 6-2, 7-6. (AP Photo/Rick Stevens) Belgium's Kim Clijsters smiles as she waves to her supporters in the crowd following her semifinal win over Switzerland's Patty Schnyder at the Australian Open in Melbourne Australia, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004. Clijsters won in straight sets 6-2, 7-6. (AP Photo/Rick Stevens) Belgium's Kim Clijsters, right, exchanges kisses at the net with Switzerland's Patty Schnyder after their semifinal match at the Australian Open in Melbourne Australia, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004. Clijsters won in straight sets 6-2, 7-6. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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Post by TennisHack on Feb 14, 2004 19:18:34 GMT -5
Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, returns the ball to Dinara Safina of Russia, during the Open of Gaz de France tennis tournament semi finals in Paris, Saturday Feb. 14, 2004. Clijsters defeated Safina 6-1, 6-1.(AP Photo/Michel Euler) Kim Clijsters of Belgium, celebrates her victory over Dinara Safina of Russia, during the Open of Gaz de France tennis tournament semi finals in Paris, Saturday Feb. 14, 2004. Clijsters easily defeated Safina 6-1, 6-1.(AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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Post by TennisHack on Mar 9, 2004 21:12:10 GMT -5
Kim Clijsters of Belgium during training in preparation for the Pacific Life Open on March 8, 2004 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) Kim Clijsters of Belgium during training in preparation for the Pacific Life Open on March 8, 2004 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
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Post by TennisHack on Mar 11, 2004 19:33:25 GMT -5
Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium and Kim Clijsters of Belgium apear at a media session at the Pacific Life Open on March 10, 2004 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
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Post by TennisHack on Mar 13, 2004 15:19:53 GMT -5
Kim Clijsters of Belgium returns a shot to Angelika Roesch of Germany during the Pacific Life Open, March 12, 2004, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, returns a ball against Angelika Roesch, of Germany, during their second round match at the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells, Calif. on Friday, March 12, 2004. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch)
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Post by TennisHack on Mar 13, 2004 21:44:25 GMT -5
Elle Steele poses with Kim Clijsters of Belgium at the Reading Aces Program autograph session at the Pacific Life Open on March 13, 2004 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) Kim Clijsters of Belgium signs autographs at the Reading Aces Program event at the Pacific Life Open on March 13, 2004 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
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Post by TennisHack on Mar 28, 2004 21:56:49 GMT -5
WTA Board Member Lisa Grattan; Kim Clijsters of Belgium, who won both the WTA Player Service Award and the Karen Karentzcke Sportmanship Award; and Nasdaq 100 Open Touranment Director Butch Buchholz (from left) during a award ceremony on March 28, 2004 during Nasdaq 100 Open at the Crandon Park Tennis Center on Key Biscayne in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Kim Clijsters of Belgium, who won both the WTA Player Service Award and the Karen Karentzcke Sportmanship Award poses for a picture during an award ceremony on March 28, 2004 during Nasdaq 100 Open at the Crandon Park Tennis Center on Key Biscayne in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 18, 2004 12:19:31 GMT -5
Belgium's Kim Clijsters celebrates after scoring a point against Australia's Lleyton Hewitt during their "love match" tennis game at the Expodroom in Bree, Belgium, Saturday, April 17, 2004. The couple, who are engaged, played the exhibition match in Clijsters hometown. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Belgium's Kim Clijsters returns the ball to Australia's Lleyton Hewitt during their "love match" tennis game at the Expodroom in Bree, Belgium, Saturday, April 17, 2004. The couple, who are engaged, played the exhibition match in Clijsters hometown. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Belgium's Kim Clijsters, left, kisses Australia's Lleyton Hewitt, center, after their "love match" tennis game at the Expodroom in Bree, Belgium, Saturday, April 17, 2004. The couple, who are engaged, played the exhibition match in Clijsters hometown. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 24, 2004 16:57:40 GMT -5
Belgium's Kim Clijsters returns a ball to Croatia's Jelena Kostanic during their Fed Cup qualifying match in Bree, Belgium, Saturday, April 24, 2004. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
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Post by TennisHack on Apr 25, 2004 14:32:11 GMT -5
Belgium's Kim Clijsters returns a ball to Croatia's Karolina Sprem during their Fed Cup qualifying match in Bree, Belgium, Sunday April 25, 2004. Clijsters won 6-1, 6-3. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
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Post by TennisHack on May 4, 2004 14:46:28 GMT -5
Kim Clijsters of Belgium smiles during a press conference at the 25th Ladies German Open in Berlin, Tuesday, May 4, 2004. This year 17 of the top 20 players are participating in the tournament. (AP Photo/Franka Bruns)
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Post by TennisHack on May 5, 2004 21:49:26 GMT -5
Kim Clijsters, from Belgium, celebrates defeating Marta Marrero, from Spain, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 at the German Open in Berlin, Wednesday, May 5, 2004. (AP Photo/Franka Bruns) Kim Clijsters, from Belgium, eyes the ball before returning a backhand to Marta Marrero, from Spain, during their third round match of the 25th Ladies German Open in Berlin, Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Clijsters won 6-3, 2-6, 6-4. (AP Photo/Franka Bruns) Kim Clijsters, from Belgium, plays a backhand to Marta Marrero, from Spain, during their third round match of the 25th Ladies German Open in Berlin, Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Clijsters won with 6-3, 2-6 and 6-4. (AP Photo/Franka Bruns)
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Post by TennisHack on May 6, 2004 10:39:59 GMT -5
Top-seed Kim Clijsters from Belgium listens to reporters' questions during a media conference at the 25th Ladies German Open in Berlin, Thursday, May 6, 2004. Clijsters announced that she has to withdraw from the tournament in Berlin as well as the next tournament in Rome due to an injury on her left arm. (AP Photo/Franka Bruns)
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Post by TennisHack on May 31, 2004 16:33:48 GMT -5
Belgian tennis ace Kim Clijsters, suffering of a wrist tendinitis, supports compatriot Xavier Malisse playing against Albert Costa of Spain in a third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, May 30, 2004. Malisse won, 6-4, 2-6, 4-6, 7-6, 8-6. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours) Belgian tennis ace Kim Clijsters supports compatriot Xavier Malisse playing against Albert Costa, of Spain, in a third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, May 30, 2004. Malisse won, 6-4, 2-6, 4-6, 7-6, 8-6. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours)
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Post by Francine on Jun 7, 2004 11:24:30 GMT -5
Injured Clijsters out of Wimbledon Monday, June 7, 2004 Posted: 1613 GMT (0013 HKT) BRUSSELS, Belgium -- World number two Kim Clijsters has confirmed she is pulling out of Wimbledon because of a chronic wrist problem. "Medical tests showed a cyst had formed on the joint of her wrist, which has already troubled her for a few months," said a statement issued on Clijsters' website. The injury forced Clijsters -- who turns 21 on Tuesday -- to miss the French Open. The problem was first diagnosed three months ago as a stress reaction. Later, a 1.5-centimeter (half-inch) tear was found in her left wrist. Even though she's right-handed, Clijsters has a strong double-fisted backhand, making it impossible to play at the highest level with an injured left hand. "The injury was progressing well," said Clijsters' coach Marc Dehous. "Totally unexpectedly, a cyst emerged which was not on the previous scan. It occurs in about one case in 20. Doctors are checking now how to treat the wrist."
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Post by TennisHack on Jun 8, 2004 17:45:51 GMT -5
Poor Kimmy From her diary at her website: Surgery could not be avoided 08-06-2004 There is no other way: I have to have surgery being done on my wrist. Now that cyst has made the injury more complex, I have no other choice. It makes my birhtday a bit less of a party, but last night Cher made up for that. Since last examination a cyst has developed in my wrist. One could have it emptied using a syringe, but chances are quite big that the cyst would return. Only surgery could remove it for sure. During the same surgery, the doctors can stitch up the torn tendon which has causing so many problems over the past few months. Although I would like to have this surgery as soon as possible, some further examination is necessary. As well, the liquid that was injected during the recent test has to resolve first. I don't know much yet about the period of recovery. I cannot plan that much, for I don't know how immobilised I will be. Still, I'll try to enjoy my birthday today. I alrady did last night though: together with mum and dad and two aunts I went to a concert by Cher in the antwerp Sportpaleis. A fantastic concert, a great show, with a lot of acrobacy. On Sunday, I watched most of the doubles final of Xavier and Olivier: really amazing what they have achieved! By the way, about that wedding dress (the things people would make a fuss about): I have seen already quite a lot of beautiful dresses, but still haven't got any idea what I will choose. See you soon! Kim
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Post by TennisHack on Jun 28, 2004 17:05:05 GMT -5
Belgium's Kim Clijsters, with her left hand heavily bandaged, applauds during the Men's Singles, fourth round match between Australia's Lleyton Hewitt and Spain's Carlos Moya, on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Monday June 28, 2004. Clijsters did not compete at Wimbledon because of her injury. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus) Belgium's Kim Clijsters, with her left hand heavily bandaged, applauds during the Men's Singles, fourth round match between Australia's Lleyton Hewitt and Spain's Carlos Moya, on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Monday June 28, 2004. Clijsters did not compete at Wimbledon because of her injury. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
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Post by TennisHack on Sept 6, 2004 19:34:15 GMT -5
Kim Clijsters of Belgium watches the Lleyton Hewitt vs. Feliciano Lopez match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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Post by TennisHack on Sept 12, 2004 17:49:39 GMT -5
Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, watches the Lleyton Hewitt, of Australia match against Roger Federer, of Switzerland, during the men's singles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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Post by TennisHack on Oct 2, 2004 15:55:08 GMT -5
Belgium's Kim Clijsters returns the ball during her semifinal tennis match against Russia's Elena Bovina at the WTA Gaz de France Stars in Hasselt, Belgium, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004. Clijsters' comeback from a wrist injury stalled Saturday when she withdrew in pain midway through the semifinal match against Elena Bovina. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert) Belgium's Kim Clijsters returns the ball during her semi-final tennis match against Russia's Elena Bovina at the WTA Gaz de France Stars in Hasselt, Belgium, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004. Clijsters' comeback from a wrist injury stalled Saturday when she withdrew in pain midway through the semifinal match against Elena Bovina. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert) Belgium's Kim Clijsters serves during her semi-final tennis match against Russia's Elena Bovina at the WTA Gaz de France Stars in Hasselt, Belgium, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004. Clijsters' comeback from a wrist injury stalled Saturday when she withdrew in pain midway through the semifinal match against Elena Bovina. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert) Russia's Elena Bovina, left, shakes hand with Belgium's Kim Clijsters after their semifinal tennis match at the WTA Gaz de France Stars in Hasselt, Belgium, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004. Clijsters' comeback from a wrist injury stalled Saturday when she withdrew in pain midway through the semifinal match against Elena Bovina. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
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Post by TennisHack on Jan 11, 2005 23:09:30 GMT -5
Kim finds Mister Perfect Mister Limburg 20000 new boyfriend Kim Clijsters www.sportwereld.be/Article/D...icleID=GBEBB55AHandy, good-looking, sporty and good-tempered. According to Luc Opdelocht’s (25) fellow-citizens Kim Clijsters has found Mister Perfect. Kim’s new boyfriend is now a teacher, but was Mister Limburg and an electrician a couple of years ago. "The customers were happy to see that handsome guy coming to fix their washing-machine." Kim Clijsters has a new boyfriend. That was revealed yesterday. Two months ago, Bree and surroundings were mourning because the dream marriage between tennis players Kim Clijsters & Lleyton Hewitt was called off totally unexpected. Now Limburg can celebrate, because the 25-year-old Luc Opdelocht is from Lanklaar. That is, yes indeed, Limburg. And Luc isn’t just a person from Limburg. In 2000 the young man was crowned Mister Limburg. "He is indeed a very handsome boy", says Lilianne Lemmens. She’s the director of the electro store Leco, where Luc worked a couple of years. "His nice appearance struck everyone. Logical, he’s doing bodybuilding very intensive. The customers were happy to see him coming when their washing-machine was broken", she says smiling. "I was very surprised when I heard the news about Kim and Luc. We didn’t know he knew Kim. And certainly not that he knew her thát well. If he plays tennis? Probably hé, otherwise you can’t become Kim Clijsters’ new boyfriend. Isn’t it? Anyway, he’s certainly very sporty and social. It’s a young man that likes to go out and from time to time." Lilianne has nothing but positive things to say about Luc. It looks like Kim has found Mister Perfect. "We see him in our store from time to time. He really is a nice guy. Always good-tempered. He looks very spruce. And he’s so handy! Fixing washing machines and electric kitchen-utensils was his speciality. But eventually he left us, because he felt more like teaching. According to me, he’s and excellent teacher." The former Mister Limburg also has had a carrier as model. In those days he specialised in bathing-fashion. Two years before we already won the press price of the Mister Euregio-election once. Relationship still tender (~ young) Everyone in Flanders cares about Kim Clijsters’ love life. After the break-up with Lleyton there was a lot of speculation. The Clijsters family is very reserved. "Luc is indeed Kim’s new boyfriend, but Kim doesn’t want to give more information about it", says the spokesman of the Clijsters family. "She also won’t say anything about it on her website. After the much talked-of relationship and break-up with Lleyton, she now rather wants to keep everything private. The relationship also is still very tender and young." For those who are worried about Lleyton Hewitt: according to the Australian press he also has a new girlfriend. The very popular, blond singer and actor Rebecca Cartwright, famous from the soap Home And Away, would have been seen in his neighbourhood remarkably often.
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