Love All with Kim Clijsters

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Love All is a podcast hosted by 4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters, exploring the intersection of professional tennis and the female athlete experience.

  1. Top Players Threaten Boycott, Hailey Baptiste Interview & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    3H AGO

    Top Players Threaten Boycott, Hailey Baptiste Interview & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    4x Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters is joined by American star Hailey Baptiste fresh off her best result so far. After defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid and saving six match points, including two with a second serve and volley, Hailey sits down with Kim and Blair Henley to talk about mental growth, family sacrifice, and what fueled her breakthrough. Kim also shares personal French Open tips as Hailey heads to Roland Garros for her first-ever seeded Grand Slam. Kim and Blair also break down the prize money fight brewing in Rome, with the word boycott being thrown around in press rooms and reactions from Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and others. Plus a full Kimformation breakdown of Marta Kostyuk's Madrid title, the historic all-female coaching final, and the back handspring celebration that took the internet by storm.  Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast ⁠ ⁠https://x.com/loveallpodcast ⁠ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All 0:44 Kim's Life Update & Heading to Roland Garros 3:44 Hailey Baptiste Joins Love All 6:15 Baptiste’s First Career Grand Slam Seeding at Roland Garros 7:03 Kim's Personal Tips for Playing Chatrier & Lenglen 9:41 The Mental Transformation: Choosing to Stop Battling Herself 12:54 Saving 6 Match Points vs. Sabalenka & the Second Serve Volley 16:39 Family Sacrifice & the GoFundMe That Started It All 18:22 The Greenbrier Bubble: Dinner Between Kim and Venus 21:15 The Viral Racket Break Photo  27:53 Rapid Fire: Celebrity Followers, Favorite Shots & Life Off Court 33:17 Goals for 2025 & French Open Outlook 36:37 Henley's Headlines: Prize Money Fight & Boycott Talk in Rome 40:29 Kim's Take on the Boycott Debate & the Whole Tour's Future 46:06 Kim Formation: Marta Kostyuk's Madrid Title & Historic All-Female Coaching Final 48:45 Kostyuk's Return Game, Therapy & Freeing Herself from Junior Expectations 1:00:02 Rec Room: Blair's Weighted Jump Rope  1:03:55 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    4 min
  2. 2026 Madrid Open, WTA CEO Steps Down & Fan Q&A | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    APR 29

    2026 Madrid Open, WTA CEO Steps Down & Fan Q&A | Love All w/ 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. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  https://x.com/loveallpodcast  Kim’s Rec: Bontanny Portable Red Light Device Blair’s Rec: WMP Eyewear Sunglasses Amazon Sunglasses ⏰ 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    4 min
  3. Francesca Schiavone On Winning Roland Garros, Friendship w/ Kim & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    APR 22

    Francesca Schiavone On Winning Roland Garros, Friendship w/ Kim & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    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.  Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m
  4. Balancing Top 100 & Med School | Hanne Vandewinkel Interview & Monte Carlo Headlines

    APR 15

    Balancing Top 100 & Med School | Hanne Vandewinkel Interview & Monte Carlo Headlines

    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. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m
  5. Clijsters’ Former Coach Carl Maes on Clay Strategy, Tour Stories, & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    APR 8

    Clijsters’ Former Coach Carl Maes on Clay Strategy, Tour Stories, & More | Love All w/ 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. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ 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?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    4 min
  6. Miami Open Recap, Taking Advice From Fans & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    APR 1

    Miami Open Recap, Taking Advice From Fans & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    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.  Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m
  7. MAR 25

    Gabriela Sabatini on Rivalries, Shyness & Finding Herself Beyond Tennis | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    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.  Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast   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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 24m
  8. MAR 18

    Sabalenka’s Return Strategy, Medvedev’s Technique, & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

    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. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m
4.4
out of 5
13 Ratings

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Love All is a podcast hosted by 4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters, exploring the intersection of professional tennis and the female athlete experience.

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