Re: Clijsters out of Olympics

Here's what Kim said, actually:

"The following days you will all be reading more lies about me in the
newspapers. What they have been writing about me and Sugiyama is absolutely
nonsense. We decided not to play anymore more than two months ago. The fact
of being number one in the world, playing two Grand Slam finals and winning
several tournaments, apparently suffices to make some people jealous. Right
now, they even try to write gossips about my best friend."

Have to admit, I hadn't read anything about this. . .

"Amphorae" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Kim addresses what she calls lies about her relationship with Sugiyama on
> her web site.  I think she should just become an Australian citizen ASAP,
> since it's pretty clear that she will eventually.  I'm sure the Australian
> Olympic Committee could figure out a way for her to honor her contract w/
> Fila, if it meant they had a shot at a gold medal.  Maybe two gold medals,
> if the Olympics has mixed doubles.  ;-)
>
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] (gp calliauw) wrote:
> >
> > Comments? Well, a) I find it very difficult to believe that "no one" was
> > interested in Clijsters two years ago. In Novbember 2001, Clijsters was
> > what, 18? 19? She was the FO runner-up, had won some titles, was clearly
> > one to watch for the future, and the highest-ranked player Belgium had
> > ever had. b) The Olympics are ten months away, so there's plenty of time
> > for people to change their minds eight or nine more times -- the timing
> > makes me wonder if this is a negotiating threat rather than a genuine
> > decision. c) If her father is indeed responsible not only for this
> > decision but for the anti-JHH steroid allegations earlier this year,
then
> > we have another insane tennis parent on our hands. d) In the long run,
the
> > lost opportunity will be a bigger loss to Clijsters than to Belgium.
> >
> > >  Just like they are doing again these days about her
> > > relation with doubles partner Sugiyama.
> >
> > Can you flesh this out a bit?
> >
> > wg
>
>