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Clijsters Ousts Venus

Kim Clijsters comes back after losing first set, 6-0

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 6, 2009 5:47 PM CDT
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(AP) – Well, she sure answered that question. Anyone wondering how serious a threat Kim Clijsters might be at the US Open after a 2-year layoff got their answer today, when the 2005 champion at Flushing Meadows toppled none other than No. 3 Venus Williams, 6-0, 0-6, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals. "It was unbelievable. I don't know what to say," Clijsters said.

Moving well, stinging shots with both forehand and backhand and matching every bit of Williams' power, the Belgian star offered a startling referendum on the state of her game. It may have also said something about the true state of Williams' left knee, which she hurt in the opening round, but had refused throughout the tournament to use as an excuse.

Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during her match with Magdalena Rybarikova, of Slovakia, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009.
Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during her match with Magdalena Rybarikova, of Slovakia, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009.   (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during her upset loss to Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.
Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during her upset loss to Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.   (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, returns to Daniel Koellerer, of Austria, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.
Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, returns to Daniel Koellerer, of Austria, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.   (Amy Sancetta)
Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, celebrates her 6-0, 0-6, 6-4 victory over Venus Williams, of the United States, in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.
Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, celebrates her 6-0, 0-6, 6-4 victory over Venus Williams, of the United States, in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.   (Amy Sancetta)
Rafael Nadal, of Spain, returns to Nicolas Almagro, also of Spain, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.
Rafael Nadal, of Spain, returns to Nicolas Almagro, also of Spain, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.   (Kathy Willens)
Daniel Koellerer of Austria returns to Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.
Daniel Koellerer of Austria returns to Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.   (Amy Sancetta)
Daniel Koellerer, of Austria, screams during his match against Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.
Daniel Koellerer, of Austria, screams during his match against Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.   (Amy Sancetta)
Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, reacts after her 6-0, 0-6, 6-4 victory over Venus Williams, of the United States, in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.
Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, reacts after her 6-0, 0-6, 6-4 victory over Venus Williams, of the United States, in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.   (Kathy Willens)
Venus Williams, of the United States, returns to Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.
Venus Williams, of the United States, returns to Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, in the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009.   (Kathy Willens)
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COMMENTS
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pg13
Sep 7, 2009 10:43 AM CDT
I hope to see a Clisters v Serena match in the quarters. I'm not saying who I'm rooting for, but here's a hint: I never root for the Bolleteri screamers.
youngblood
Sep 7, 2009 2:13 AM CDT
Gotta get flack on that one!!
youngblood
Sep 7, 2009 2:09 AM CDT
Why these people take this sport so seriously? After all it's not Football!!!

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