Clijsters calls it quits

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The 23-year-old, who is ranked fourth in the world, revealed her intentions on her personal website on Sunday.

The former world number one and 2005 US Open champion told her web diary: "It has been more than beautiful. The rackets will be hung up."

Clijsters crashed out in the second round of the J&S Cup in Warsaw earlier this week following a straight-sets defeat to Ukrainian qualifier Julia Vakulenko.

She added: "After my fantastic goodbyes in Antwerp, the fire had died out. It was therefore time to announce this decision."

Clijsters, who had intended to quit at the end of this season, has been plagued by injury problems in recent years and revealed they had finally taken their toll.

"The difficulty in getting out of bed each morning to warm up the muscles for an hour, and preparations for the marriage to Brian (in July) takes up a lot of time... All that made it very difficult to continue.

"To retire before the age of 24, it is very young, but it was so beautiful. I would have been able to continue for a few months and to take part in the four most lucrative tournaments (three Grand Slams and Masters).

"The money is certainly important, but not the most important thing in my life. Health and the private life are the most important."

www.kimclijsters.be(Kim Clijsters' official website)