Love All with Kim Clijsters

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

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

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

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

Zeynep Sönmez on Social Media Toxicity, Turkish Fame, & Alex Eala | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

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. 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  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices