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Kim Clijsters Withdraws From Indian Wells

It was the first set of her Australian Open match against Li Na, and Kim Clijsters found herself sitting on the court.

She had rolled her left ankle after going for an open forehand.

Less than a month later, Clijsters announced that...

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Kim Clijsters Withdraws From Indian Wells

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...in a statement. "I have great memories of Indian Wells and have always enjoyed the fan support there."
"The 28-year-old, whose world ranking has slipped to 30th, has already retired once, married, become a mother and notched up 41 tour wins."

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