I'm just now writing about the Brisbane final. I've started a new semester today and my mind has been on that for the most part. I also was trying to enjoy the last weekend before the start of school. But after watching Kim Clijsters defeat Justine Henin for the first time since 2005 was a huge relief as a Kim fan. Although she should have won it easily in straight sets after being up a set a 4-1, it's good to know Kim can still win after losing a lead against a player who's had a mental hold on her for a while now.
Clijsters had to save two match points on her serve, and had a few match points of her own in the tiebreak. One of them Kim thought she had when she hit a backhand down the line, but the umpire overruled on the opposite side of where she was sitting. No one could believe it, especially Kim, but she remained calm and was able to convert on her match point at 7-6 to clinch the first title of the year with a 6-3 4-6 7-6(6) win.
Clijsters continues to show what a kind person she is, as it was announced during the trophy presentation that she has decided to donate all of her prize money to the Children's hospital in Brisbane.
In just Justine's first tournament back, she showed some impressive tennis to make the final, but an injury is already lingering as she had to withdraw from Sydney. Supposedly, there is something wrong with her leg, that she hopes will be OK once the Australian Open starts.
Clijsters wasn't the only Belgian to win a title the first week of the 2010 season. Yanina Wickmayer defeated the top seed, Flavia Pennetta, 6-3 6-2 in Auckland.
I'm watching Safina play her first match in 2010 and it's like nothing has changed. She continues to struggle with her serve and continues to make error after error. I would think Radwanska would be a good opponent for her first match, as Radwanska can't hurt Safina with power, but when you can't keep a ball in the court you will find yourself down 4-0 to Agnieska Radwanska like Safina is right now.
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