Belgium at the Hopman Cup

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]

Belgium
First year2000
Years played8
Runners-up1 (2011)
Most total winsKim Clijsters (13–10)
Most singles winsKim Clijsters (7–5)
Most doubles winsXavier Malisse (6–4)
Kim Clijsters (6–5)
Best doubles teamKim Clijsters & Xavier Malisse (5–2)
Most years playedKim Clijsters (4)
Xavier Malisse (4)

Players

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "Serbia Out, Belgium into Final". www.hopmancup.com. 7 Jan 2011. Retrieved 16 Oct 2011.
  2. ^ "Belgium forced out of Hyundai Hopman Cup". www.hopmancup.com. 7 Jan 2004. Retrieved 16 Oct 2011.