Clijsters beats Ivanovic to win 18th straight match at US Open
Ever since she was a teenager, Kim Clijsters has always played well in the U.S.
"Ever since I was 15, 16, I have always played really good matches in America. I am married to an American," Clijsters said. "Not that I think about it (the 18-match winning streak), but I want to try and keep it going. I've always enjoyed playing here at the US Open. I remember playing qualifying and playing Serena in 2001 or 2002, many years ago already. But just to have that comfort on the surface, as well, I've always enjoyed playing on hardcourts, so it's a good surface for me to just move the way that I want to move."
"I really tried to use the chances that I had, and that's what I did really well," Clijsters said. "And then once I was up 3-1, I went to 4-2, and I felt like I was dictating really well during the points and kind of using the two sides of the court well."
"I really lost my way a little bit," she said of her game after winning the French Open. "That's disappointing. But overall, I'm just very happy about where my game's heading and the way I've been working and practicing."
"Obviously, you know, the US Open is a special tournament for me. I wasn't able to defend my title in 2006, so coming here as a defending champion has been a new experience and something that kind of keeps it fresh," Clijsters said. "And tennis-wise, as well, I felt that I've been improving every match. We'll see. (I) want to try and keep it going."
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