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**Cheaperisdeeper** · 11-13-2009, 08:34 PM

The essay when Kim got nominated in 2005 was one of my all time favorite pieces of sprots journalism. The woman who wrote the essay nailed everything speical about Clijsters, and how she was so different than 95% of the other women in sports.

Found it...

Indeed, in an era in which women's tennis has turned into an episode of America's Next Top Model, it is easy to overlook a player like Clijsters. She doesn't come to court to show off her latest fashion line or diamond baubles. She doesn't arrive with a 20-person entourage that takes over the players' box. She doesn't indulge in cat fights or name-calling or diva-like stares across the court. She's just Little Kimmy, the resident good girl who minds her business and comes to play. Full essay: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ers/index.html

11-13-2009, 08:34 PM	#19
Cheaperisdeeper Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 555 Senior Member	The essay when Kim got nominated in 2005 was one of my all time favorite pieces of sprots journalism. The woman who wrote the essay nailed everything speical about Clijsters, and how she was so different than 95% of the other women in sports. Found it... Indeed, in an era in which women's tennis has turned into an episode of America's Next Top Model, it is easy to overlook a player like Clijsters. She doesn't come to court to show off her latest fashion line or diamond baubles. She doesn't arrive with a 20-person entourage that takes over the players' box. She doesn't indulge in cat fights or name-calling or diva-like stares across the court. She's just Little Kimmy, the resident good girl who minds her business and comes to play. Full essay: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ers/index.html
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