What is every pregnant women's dream? Delivering a healthy baby? Yes. Seeing their baby boy/girl for the first time? Well, of course. Becoming the first mother to win a Grand Slam title since 1980? Huh?
Well, that was Tennis champion, Kim Clijsters, dream come true on Sunday when she became the first mother since 1980 to win a major. The unseeded Clijster beat No. 9 Caroline Wozniacki in two sets, after two years away from the game of tennis. On her historic journey to the U.S Open championship, she routed all-star Serena Williams in a conservational match ending with a Williams' tirade and fine.
The 7-5, 6-3 victory ended with Clijsters dropping to her knees and crying tears of joy. She was later accompanied by her 18-month-old daughter and while they celebrated with mom's shiny new toy.
Clijsters’ journey from mom to Grand Slam champion is an inspiring one. How does one get in shape to play at a championship level after creating and delivering a human being only 18 months ago? As a father, I remember how it took my wife, a good year to get back to her previous weight. I also know the demands parenthood include and I am really awestruck by the moxy of Clijsters.
