Tennis: Clijsters set for Antwerp return

Belgian star Kim Clijsters will make her return from a lengthy injury layoff in the WTA event in Antwerp on February 15. The 21-year-old winner of 21 career singles titles detailed her plans on her website.

A statement said: "Kim had considered returning to action in Paris on February 7. But she has decided against this in order not to take any risk with the final phase of her recovery.

"If all goes well Kim will play her return match on February 15 in Antwerp."

Former world number one Clijsters, who lost to compatriot Justine Henin-Hardenne in the 2004 Australian Open final, has not played since last October. She aggravated a wrist injury while making her comeback at the Belgian Open after five months out of action.

Associated Press