Kim Clijsters wins Laureus world comeback of the year

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Martina Hingis won the Laureus award for comeback of the year back in 2006 when she made her second comeback to the sport.

This year that honor belongs to Kim Clijsters (and deservedly so).

Congratulations!. I think I speak for every tennis fanatic when I say it's good to have you back Kim! =).

2010 Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award – Kim Clijsters

"2009 was a very emotional year for me. At the start I lost my father, and then winning the US Open was an unbelievable emotion. It was an experience I never thought would happen so quickly and so soon.

"It was an amazing two weeks. I'm really happy that I decided to come back to tennis, and that I have my family who like to travel and live this adventure with me. Now that Justine Henin and myself are back, I think I've started a trend with ex-tennis players making a return. I think it is only good for the sport."

Source: laureus.com

Hingis receives Meredith Inspiration Award

CHARLESTON, SC, USA - Although she was unable to make it for the tournament, Martina Hingis made a welcome appearance at the Family Circle Cup on Thursday afternoon to accept this year's Meredith Inspiration Award. It is presented annually to a female athlete who, by her actions on and off the playing field, has inspired women worldwide to achieve their personal and professional goals.

"Martina Hingis is often recognized for her achievements on the tennis court but today we want to celebrate her humanitarian efforts off court that serve as an inspiration to us all," said Nancy Weber, CMO of the Meredith Corporation. "She truly understands the importance of giving back and there have been many organizations over the years that have benefited from her generosity. Through her efforts, she not only helps create awareness for their programs but because of her status, they receive much needed exposure."

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Good to see Martina receive an award for her efforts off the court, I think people don't realize how much she has and continues to give back. And it was nice of her to take some time and sign autographs as well.

And on a happier note...

Martina posing with the other recipients of the Sony Ericsson WTA Award

Martina received another award this time from Sony Ericsson WTA for comeback of the year. So congrats to her, it's nice that she's still getting accolades after over a year of being back on the tour.

She has also reached the 20 million dollar mark in her career earnings and became one of only 4 players in the history of the WTA tour to do so. Steffi Graf, Lindsay Davenport and Martina Navratilova were among the other 3. Again not bad for 26 years old.

Martina Hingis wins award for Comeback of the Year

Yay! Martina Hingis won Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award. She deserves it without a shadow of a doubt for accomplishing so much in so little time.

There's also no doubt that one of those accomplishments is helping to put Tennis back in the forefront again, by getting people excited and interested in the game with her amazing comeback. So congratulations to her:).

Here is a great article from Sony Ericsson's WTA Tour which gives more information about this particular award and it's recipients.
http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/newsroom/?contentid=459


Also due to winning the Italian Open this year Martina has moved higher in the prize money leader list:D.

(COURTESY WTA MEDIA INFORMATION SYSTEM)

#WOMEN'S TENNIS CAREER PRIZE MONEY LEADERS#-------------------------------------------(AS OF MONDAY, MAY 22, 2006)

STANDING NAME NAT CAREER TOTAL
1 STEFFI GRAF GER 21,895,277
2 LINDSAY DAVENPORT USA 21,549,902
3 MARTINA NAVRATILOVA USA 21,443,847
4 MARTINA HINGIS SUI 19,003,406
5 ARANTXA SANCHEZ-VICARIO ESP 16,942,640
6 VENUS WILLIAMS USA 16,090,969
7 SERENA WILLIAMS USA 15,907,370
8 MONICA SELES USA 14,891,762
9 KIM CLIJSTERS BEL 13,288,705
10 CONCHITA MARTINEZ ESP 11,527,977

She's moved to #4 with a career prize money total of just over 19 million. She's right behind Navratilova, and higher then both Williams sisters:D.

That's amazing for someone who's only 25.