Congratulations to Kimiko Date Krumm
Kimiko Date Krumm’s victory a week ago at the Korea Open, defeating the number 2 seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues for the title, was a sensational and awe-inspiring triumph.
Kimiko began her impressive comeback in 2008, twelve years after she originally retired – her best ranking on the WTA tour was in 1995 with rank 4. Now with this win, at 39, she becomes the oldest winner of a singles WTA title since Billie Jean King in 1983.
Last year I had a chance to play with Kimiko at an exhibition match in Tokyo and it was clear to see then, on the eve of her decision to return, that her play was characterized by a new ease and confidence which has obviously grown over this past season on tour.
As a few other women who have recently staged their own comebacks – Kim Clijsters, Lindsay Davenport, Mariana Lucic – can probably attest, returning to the world of elite athletics after even a short break requires tremendous commitment and perseverance. Moreover, given all of their family and professional obligations, one begins to appreciate just what sort of daunting task they have taken on. That they have managed to succeed so spectacularly is a great thing to watch.
Hello, Stefanie!
Pat Cash recently said in an interview that he would make a petition for you to come back! It’s one of those moments when you say ‘where do I sign???’
But I understand that you have no desire to do so, and I admire your great work with your foundation and all you do. Congratulations to you for being such a wonderful role model.
And congratulations to Kimiko Date-Krumm and all those amazing women who are back to delight us with their talent. I think it’s great for women’s tennis to have Clijsters, Davenport, Lucic, Date-Krumm and Henin back. It sure will make it much more interesting than it has been in the last year or so.
Greetings from Brazil,
Jess
Hi, Steffi, how are you?
I’d read an interview with Kimiko Date-Krumm last year.
She said then, that YOU inspired her to comeback and play again on tour!!
Well known that she has respected and respects you as an athelete very much, and it was great pleasure and honor for her to have been able to play tennis with(against) you again after the long time absence.
She had trained so hard for the exhibition match to deserve you –your tennis–, she just didn’t want to be rude to you and your tenni she heartily respects. And then, she decided to comeback.
You’ve been the person who gives lots of effetcts to people and inspires a lot for their own life. Thank you.
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Hi, Steffanie!
I have been a fan of your for a long time. I still treasure the souvenir picture I had with you during the 1995 Wimbledon championship. I truly admire what you’ve done as a excellent tennis player. Your humility is a striking contrast to the players of today. I admire you more when I hear good words from former competitors whom you have inspired.
Thank you for the fond memories. I will continue to treasure them as I raise my own children using your example as my inspiration.
Always take care,
Butch
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