All eyes were on Kim Clijsters on Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open, as the two-time Indian Wells champion was making her first appearance at the tournament since 2011. Late at night, American Alison Riske pleased the home crowed with a first-round win over qualifier Liang En-Shuo.
Katerina Siniakova d. Kim Clijsters 6-1 2-6 6-2
The third match on center court, a hopeful crowd was supporting the Tennis Hall Of Fame inductee, Kim Clijsters. Her second comeback post maternity leave has understandably proven to be more tricky. While the Belgian veteran retains her core skills and weapons, her movement and fitness have room to improve.