Belgium at the Hopman Cup
| Belgium | |
|---|---|
 | |
| First year | 2000 |
| Years played | 8 |
| Runners-up | 1 (2011) |
| Most total wins | Kim Clijsters (13–10) |
| Most singles wins | Kim Clijsters (7–5) |
| Most doubles wins | Xavier Malisse (6–4) Kim Clijsters (6–5) |
| Best doubles team | Kim Clijsters & Xavier Malisse (5–2) |
| Most years played | Kim Clijsters (4) Xavier Malisse (4) |
Belgium is a nation that has competed at eight Hopman Cup tournaments and first competed in the 12th Hopman Cup in 2000. Belgium has been the runner-up on one occasion, in 2011, when they finished second in their group but after Serbia's withdrawal from the final due to an abdominal injury sustained by Ana Ivanovic, they were promoted to face USA in the final.[1]
Players
[edit]This is a list of players who have played for Belgium in the Hopman Cup.
| Name | Total W–L | Singles W–L | Doubles W–L | First year played | No. of years played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Bemelmans | 3–5 | 1–3 | 2–2 | 2011 | 1 |
| Kim Clijsters | 13–10 | 7–5 | 6–5 | 2001 | 4 |
| David Goffin | 4–4 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2018 | 2 |
| Justine Henin | 6–2 | 4–0 | 2–2 | 2011 | 1 |
| Xavier Malisse | 12–10 | 6–6 | 6–4 | 2000 | 4 |
| Elise Mertens | 5–3 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 2018 | 2 |
| Olivier Rochus | 2–6 | 1–3 | 1–3 | 2001 | 1 |
| Dominique Van Roost | 2–4 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 2000 | 1 |
Results
[edit]| Year | Competition | Location | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth |  South Africa
|
0–3 | Lost |
| Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth |  United States
|
2–1 | Won | |
| Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth |  Sweden
|
2–1 | Lost | |
| 2001 | Qualification Play-Off | Burswood Dome, Perth |  Japan
|
2–1 | Won |
| Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth |  Russia
|
2–1 | Won | |
| Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth |  Slovakia
|
1–2 | Lost | |
| Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth | United States
|
0–3 | Lost | |
| 2002 | Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth |  Italy
|
2–1 | Won |
| Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth |  France
|
2–1 | Won | |
| Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth | United States
|
1–2 | Lost | |
| 2003 | Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth |  Spain
|
2–1 | Won |
| Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth |  Uzbekistan
|
3–0 | Won | |
| Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth | United States
|
1–2 | Lost | |
| 2004 1 | Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth | Slovakia
|
3–0 | Won |
| Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth |  Australia
|
0–3 | Lost | |
| 2011 2 | Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth | Australia
|
1–2 | Lost |
| Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth |  Kazakhstan
|
3–0 | Won | |
| Round Robin | Burswood Dome, Perth |  Serbia
|
2–1 | Won | |
| Final | Burswood Dome, Perth | United States
|
1–2 | Lost | |
| 2018 | Round Robin | Perth Arena, Perth |  Germany
|
1–2 | Lost |
| Round Robin | Perth Arena, Perth | Australia
|
3–0 | Won | |
| Round Robin | Perth Arena, Perth |  Canada
|
3–0 | Won | |
| 2023 | Round Robin | Nice Lawn Tennis Club, Nice |  Croatia
|
1–2 | Lost |
| Round Robin | Nice Lawn Tennis Club, Nice | Spain
|
2–1 | Won |
1 Due to an ankle injury sustained by Kim Clijsters during her singles match, Belgium was forced to give Australia a walkover in the mixed doubles and were also unable to play their final tie of 2004.[2]
2 Belgium actually finished second in their group in 2011 but were promoted to the final after group leaders, Serbia, were unable to compete.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Serbia Out, Belgium into Final". www.hopmancup.com. 7 Jan 2011. Retrieved 16 Oct 2011.
- ^ "Belgium forced out of Hyundai Hopman Cup". www.hopmancup.com. 7 Jan 2004. Retrieved 16 Oct 2011.
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