BRISBANE, Australia — Kim Clijsters began preparation for the defense of her Australian Open singles title with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Romania’s Simona Halep in the first round of the Brisbane International on Sunday.
“I felt that I was playing aggressively and moving well, so I was pretty satisfied,” Clijsters said.
She also said the abdominal problem that forced her to retire from a number of tournaments, including the U.S. Open, in 2011 had left no lingering problems with her serving action.
“I felt confident with my serve. I think that’s something that, in the past, wasn’t always the case,” she said.
Clijsters beat China’s Li Na in the final at last year’s opening Grand Slam at Melbourne Park. This year’s Australian Open begins Jan. 16.
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