Love All with Kim Clijsters

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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4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters sits down with legend Gabriela Sabatini to discuss her rise to global fame, career-defining rivalries, and the pressures of life at the top of tennis. Sabatini reflects on growing up as a teenage star in Argentina, navigating shyness and media attention, and her historic matches with Steffi Graf. Kim also breaks down Iga Świątek’s confidence struggles, Naomi Osaka’s motherhood dilemma, and other Miami Open storylines. 

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 TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All 

6:30 Hailey Baptiste’s Miami performance 

8:55 Iga Swiatek’s opening match loss 

11:52 Iga Swiatek splits with Wim Fissette 

16:16 Naomi Osaka on motherhood and the tour 

22:23 Carlos Alcaraz and the ATP spotlight 

24:30 Danielle Collins and Corentin Moutet drama 

31:48 Gabriela Sabatini joins the show 

34:48 Life in Switzerland and riding motorcycles 

37:45 Falling in love with tennis at River Plate 

40:26 Handling fame as a shy kid 

46:38 The Steffi Graf rivalry and doubles 

53:56 Retirement at 26 and facing burnout 

1:02:32 Horseback riding, guitars, and singing 

1:08:16 Building a perfume empire 

1:11:46 The one-handed backhand 

1:13:56 Origin of the iconic headband look 

1:17:33 Emotional impact of meeting fans 

1:18:34 Closing thoughts 
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4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters prepares for her return to the court after Achilles rehab as Blair Henley reports live from the rain-soaked Miami Open qualifying rounds. They break down the Sabalenka–Rybakina rivalry, Kim asking for her opponent’s press conference transcripts pre-match, and the coaching culture in Europe. The episode also touches on player-led media, Moutet’s viral racket throw, and wraps with Rec Room favorites like wellness trends and travel gear.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All: Kim’s return to the court 

1:40 Miami Open update: Weather, humidity, and player matchups 

5:20 Henley’s Headlines: Sabalenka & Sinner win Indian Wells singles titles

10:59 Townsend & Siniaková win doubles at Indian Wells

13:10 Kim on adjusting to conditions during the Sunshine Swing 

15:15 Moutet throws his racket after a loss

20:18 Ons Jabeur launches a new YouTube channel

25:50 The "Love All Frosé": Miami Open’s signature drink 

29:00 Kim-formation: Deep dive into the Sabalenka vs. Rybakina final 

36:30 Why Sabalenka shared her tactical return strategy 

45:15 The Technique Debate: Daniil Medvedev’s "Octopus" style 

48:10 Coaching Degrees: The importance of a technical foundation 

52:45 Rec Room: Kim’s recovery supplements and "Parasite Detox" 

57:03 Rec Room: Blair’s "Mary Poppins" work bag 

1:01:00 Closing thoughts
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Join 4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they welcome one of the most exciting rising stars on the WTA Tour, Turkey’s Zeynep Sönmez. Zeynep shares what it feels like to go from watching Kim’s Australian Open comeback on TV to now receiving tactical advice from her. The conversation explores the mental strength required to represent a developing tennis nation, along with Zeynep’s perspective on social media pressures and her friendships with the girls on tour.

Plus, Kim and Blair break down the biggest stories from Indian Wells, including Naomi Osaka’s headline-grabbing fashion, the drama surrounding Mirra Andreeva’s emotional loss and viral post-match moment, and a deeper look at how players manage pressure, emotions, and expectations at the highest level of the sport.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All 

3:55 Henley's Headlines: Naomi Osaka's Indian Wells fashion 

6:08 Henley's Headlines: Sabalenka's engagement ring 

7:41 Henley's Headlines: Siniakova vs. Andreeva controversy 

12:05 Henley's Headlines: Player safety and social media threats 

15:18 Kim-formation: Deep dive into Naomi Osaka's comeback 

21:13 Zeynep Sonmez joins the show

23:05 Indian Wells reflections and the decision to play Merida

24:43 Working with coach Issam Jellali and the mentorship of Ons Jabeur

30:39 Mental Toughness: Dealing with media pressure and social media in Turkey

40:27 Pinch-me moment: Wimbledon 2025 and the museum kit request

44:21 "Girlhood Forever": Navigating friendships and rivalries on tour

48:52 Zeynep asks Kim about handling expectations

55:04 Scouting the Tour: Breaking down matches against Alex Eala

56:59 Playing against big hitters

1:08:45 The post-match ritual: Notebooks, film study, and the 24-hour buffer

1:14:04 Closing thoughts
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