The ATP and WTA rankings provide a comprehensive measure of a player’s performance and standing in the tennis world. Let’s delve into the rankings of Belgian players in both circuits:
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Henin abruptly went into retirement just before the 2008 French Open, but she competed at the event one final time during her year-long comeback in 2010, reaching the fourth round before falling to eventual runner-up Sam Stosur.
The win gave Europe a 13-11 success on Sunday after they had been behind to Team World for the whole of the final day in the men’s tennis equivalent of golf’s Ryder Cup.
Moreover, the federation actively participates in international tennis associations and collaborates with other tennis federations to secure wildcard entries for Belgian players in major tournaments.
In conclusion, Belgian tennis has been enriched by its captivating rivalries, both domestically and internationally. The battles between Henin and Clijsters, the fierce Davis Cup rivalries, and the clashes with international opponents have elevated the sport in Belgium and provided fans with unforgettable moments.
Henin did not compete at the 2007 Australian Open, in order to handle her divorce, but several months later she earned her third consecutive French Open victory, becoming only the second woman to accomplish that feat since 1937. She also set a French Open record by winning 35 consecutive sets. In 2007 Henin won her second U.S. Open title.
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One week after Clijsters turned sixteen, she entered Wimbledon as the youngest player in the top 200. After barely having a high enough ranking to get into the qualifying draw, she ultimately made it to the round of sixteen in her Grand Slam tournament estreno. She defeated world No. 10 Amanda Coetzer in the third round and did not drop a set until losing to Steffi Graf one round later, her only career match against her childhood idol.[5][23][24] Clijsters also had a good showing at the US Open, losing to the eventual champion Serena Williams in the third round after squandering a chance to serve for the match.[24] Clijsters next played at the Luxembourg Open held in the town of Kockelscheuer just outside the hacienda.
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At the U.S. Open two weeks later, however, Henin was ousted in the fourth round—the first time since 1980 that a number-one seed had been beaten before the semifinals in that tournament. Soon after, the Belgian champion announced that she would not compete for the remainder of the year.
Clijsters made it to the final with ease after dropping only six games in the first three rounds, including a victory over Henin in the quarterfinals[40] and a retirement due to injury from Beldad Williams in the semifinals. Her opponent in the final was Serena Williams, who entered the match with a 56–4 record on the season and having won the last three majors of the year. Although Serena had won their first five encounters and was considered a clear favourite, Clijsters upset Serena in straight sets to win the championship.[41] After the tournament, she said, "This is the best victory of my career."[38]
Although they fell short of winning the title, their journey to the final was a testament to the strength and depth of Belgian tennis.
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