Love All with Kim Clijsters

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down the biggest headlines — a mystery illness sweeping the Madrid Open, Hailey Baptiste's viral racket smash, the Vondrousova anti-doping case, the CEO of the WTA stepping down, and the Taylor Fritz–Morgan Riddle breakup.

During the fan Q&A segment, Kim reflects on the surprising "post-Slam" loneliness she felt after her 2005 US Open victory and offers tactical advice on overcoming first-round jitters through constant foot movement. The discussion dives into the high-stakes world of tennis media as Blair explains the decision-making process behind "spicy" on-court interviews, while Kim recounts the comical origin of her legendary doubles partnership with Ai Sugiyama. Closing on a personal note, Kim shares the story of when her sons realized she was a famous tennis player.

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Blair’s Rec:

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All 

10:30 Henley’s Headlines: Madrid Open

14:17 WTA CEO steps down & ITF lawsuit 

16:44 Vondrousova anti-doping case update 

25:38 Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle breakup 

29:42 Fan Q&A: After winning a Grand Slam, is there an emotion you felt that would surprise people? 

32:01 How long did the glow of a Slam win last? 

33:13 What is your funniest media memory? 

37:09 Which player you faced would you most like to interview? 

38:17 How do tennis players learn English when it's not their first language? 

43:23 As a teen breakout, what kept you grounded and hungry? 

46:29 How do I overcome nerves? 

51:25 When there's a spicy moment during a match, what's the process for the on-court interviewer? 

55:48 How did you and Sugiyama come to pair up as a doubles team? 

59:16 When did Kim's kids realize their mom was famous? 

1:06:09 Rec Room 

1:11:27 Closing thoughts 
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4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters sits down with Roland Garros champion and Italian tennis icon Francesca Schiavone for a candid conversation about life on and off the tour. They revisit their years on the circuit: the intense training, the competitiveness, and the loneliness of tennis. Francesca also shares her 2019 cancer diagnosis, how her discipline as an athlete helped her through chemotherapy, and the role her family, wife, and close friend Flavia Pennetta played in her recovery. Today, Schiavone is fully active in the game, running her Schiavone Team Lab academy near Milan and coaching 18-year-old one-handed backhand talent Lilli Tagger, who she believes has Grand Slam potential. 

Kim also discusses her Roland Garros favorites for 2026, making a strong case for why Rybakina belongs in the conversation alongside Sabalenka and Coco Gauff. She breaks down Ben Shelton's serve variety and why it's becoming a weapon even on clay, and reacts to a 19-year-old qualifier stunning everyone at her very first WTA tour event. 

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All 

1:50 Francesca Schiavone joins the show

3:23 Kim & Schiavone's Tour Friendship

8:19 Coaching Young Players: Social Media, Meditation & Building Identity 

11:41 16th Anniversary of Winning Roland Garros

13:14 Schiavone Team Lab Academy

16:01 The One-Handed Backhand: Will There Be Another WTA Slam Winner? 

16:39 Lilli Tagger: Schiavone's 18-Year-Old Prodigy 

22:04 Why More Female Grand Slam Champions Should Be Coaching 

23:41 Favorite Career Memory: The Insane 4-Day US Open Match vs. Sugiyama 

25:40 Longest Women's Grand Slam Match Ever: Schiavone vs. Kuznetsova 

27:13 Schiavone's Cancer Battle in 2019: How Tennis Discipline Saved Her 

30:03 Family, Flavia Pennetta & The Support System That Got Her Through 

32:01 Spotting Sinner at 15 & Predicting He'd Be World No. 1 

36:44 Rapid Fire: Italian Quotes, Favorite Shots & Pasta Orders 

37:41 Toughest Opponents: Venus, Kim, Sharapova & Russian Hard Hitters 

40:33 Closing thoughts

41:29 Henley's Headlines: First All-Ukrainian WTA Final & 19-Year-Old Qualifier 

44:03 Rybakina Wins Stuttgart

46:25 Muchova Beats Coco for the First Time in Seven Tries 

47:01 Ben Shelton Makes American Clay Court History in Munich 

49:11 Arthur Fils Wins Barcelona & French Open Excitement Builds 

51:23 Kim's Laureus Award Win in 2010 

52:15 Kim-Formation: Is Elena Rybakina a Roland Garros Favorite? 

55:06 Roland Garros Title Predictions: Sabalenka, Rybakina & Coco

56:49 Closing thoughts
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Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley for a deep dive into the rapid rise of Belgium’s newest star, Hanne Vandewinkel. Fresh off a Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier weekend where Belgium stunned the United States, Hanne opens up about her first Top 20 victory over Iva Jovic, the emotional impact of a surprise video message from cycling legend Wout van Aert, and what it really feels like to balance the WTA tour with her life as a medical student. 

The episode also covers the biggest stories on tour, including Jannik Sinner’s historic dominance as the new World No. 1 following his Monte Carlo victory, and the "bestie" vibes between him and Carlos Alcaraz. The duo also discusses Mirra Andreeva’s clinical performance in Linz, and a special guest question from Zizou Bergs.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All

4:04 Hanne Vandewinkel Joins The Show

5:50 The Impact of Kirsten Flipkens 

8:15 Tactical Play & Managing Match Nerves 

12:12 Cycling Passion & Wout van Aert Motivation 

15:02 Reaching the Top 100 & Future Tournament Goals 

17:41 Learning in the Grand Slam Environment 

19:10 Mental Growth & Believe on Court 

22:27 The Art of the Slice: Early Development 

25:03 Balancing Professional Tennis with Medical School 

29:06 Eye Training & Focus Techniques 

31:56 Quick Questions: Phone Apps, Hobbies, & Best Advice 

36:38 Personality Traits & Positive Outlook 

40:23 Henley’s Headlines: Linze & Monte Carlo Results 

43:18 Sinner vs. Alcaraz: Rivalry & Respect 

51:10 Kim-formation: The Rise of Valentin Vacherot 

54:03 Support Systems & The Power of Inner Belief 

56:15 Guest Question: Zizou Bergs on Humility vs. Success 

1:00:57 Learning to Say No & Avoiding Distractions 

1:03:01 Mindset in a Grand Slam Final 

1:06:12 Closing thoughts
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Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they welcome a pivotal figure from Kim’s legendary career: her former coach, Carl Maes. The trio dives into the transition from hard courts to clay, with Carl breaking down sliding technique, player development, and sharing funny behind-the-scenes stories from Kim’s junior days. They also discuss Jessica Pegula’s Charleston title run, Tommy Paul’s Houston win, and the ever-changing coaching landscape following Iga Swiatek’s new partnership with Francisco Roig.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All

0:54 Henley’s Headlines: Jess Pegula’s Charleston Victory

2:51 Tommy Paul’s Houston Recovery and the 1986 World Cup Connection

5:12 Mastering the Dirt: Adjusting Movement and Strategy for Clay

6:50 Coaching Moves: Francisco Roig Joins Iga Swiatek’s Team

10:18 Carl Maes joins the show

12:04 Technical vs. Tactical: The Hard Court to Clay Transition

15:40 Developing the "Clay Court Footing" with Movement Drills

25:50 The "Jeep vs. Ferrari" Strategy: Teaching Patience to Juniors

27:10 Surface Sensitivity: Red Clay vs. Green Clay vs. Weather

31:19 Locker Room Superstitions: Rackets, Tapes, and Backstreet Boys

33:57 Teaching Responsibility: The Map-Reading Mishap in Luxembourg

35:44 Team Rules: Fines for Tardiness and Time Management

38:03 April Fool's: The Kim Clijsters "Splits Class" Prank

41:42 Locker Room Superstitions: The Hotel Phone Bill and Blacklisted Accreditations

44:38 Aryna Sabalenka’s Mindset Evolution and Data vs. Intuition

48:35 Visual Learning: "Blanket Drills" and the 17-Minute Rally

54:26 Rec Room: The Future of Analytics in Tennis

59:38 Closing Thoughts and "What Would Carl Do?"
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4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and reporter Blair Henley recap the 2026 Miami Open before the tour shifts to clay season, explaining how surfaces change tactics, movement, and confidence for players—especially Americans adjusting to red clay. Blair shares on-the-ground insights from Houston, including why players like Frances Tiafoe love the event, while Kim reflects on her 2005 Sunshine Double run and the superstitions that fueled it. The episode also dives into Aryna Sabalenka’s new mental edge, coaching and relationship dynamics on tour, and David Goffin’s retirement. 

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All 

1:25 Why the Pros Love Houston 

6:10 Heartbreak in Miami: Tommy Paul’s Recovery Process 

11:53 Henley’s Headlines: Only 5 Women to Win the Sunshine Double 

14:04 Locker Room Superstitions: Rackets, Showers, and Bathroom Stalls 

20:51 Aryna Sabalenka’s Mindset Evolution 

22:10 Coaching Moves: Amanda Anisimova Splits with Hendrik Vleeshouwer 

27:18 David Goffin’s Retirement Announcement 

32:02 The Future of the WTA Finals: Is Charlotte the Next Stop? 

38:03 April Fool's: The Kim Clijsters "Splits Class" Prank 

50:06 Mastering the Dirt: Adjusting Movement and Strategy for Clay 

54:26 Rec Room

59:38 Closing Thoughts
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