Love All with 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

4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley sit down with Martina Hingis to revisit Kim and Martina’s head to head battles, her elite anticipation skills, and how tactical players succeed in today’s power era. Martina reflects on growing up as a teenage prodigy and her relationship with her mother Melanie. The episode also breaks down current tour headlines, including Dubai tensions, Serena Williams’ comeback teasers, and Coco Gauff weighing in on the ball kid and towel debate. 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 Henley’s Headlines: Conflicts in the Middle East & impact on the tennis tour  3:41 Serena Williams comeback rumors: Practice footage with Alycia Parks  5:22 Aryna Sabalenka’s new puppy  7:14 The Towel Debate: Coco Gauff weighs in on ball kids handling towels  10:59 Kim-formation: ATX Open- Peyton Stearns vs. Taylor Townsend  14:41 Merida Open: Christina Bucsa’s unique background with her Olympian father 18:39 Martina Hingis joins the show  19:30 Life in Switzerland: Skiing and family time  22:01 Raising a daughter: Pony rides, mountain biking, and maternal instincts  25:34 Playing with Kim: Memories of Wimbledon legends 28:08 How Martina would play Sabalenka & Rybakina  36:31 Anticipation vs. Learning: Martina’s "half-court" training methods  43:18 Martina’s relationship with her mother, Melanie Molitor  47:22 Growing up in the spotlight: Winning Slams at 16 vs. social media today  52:24 Indian Wells memories: Hiking Palm Canyon and the "old" stadium  56:20 Head-to-Head: Kim vs. Martina records & Dallas exhibitions  57:52 Would Martina coach Mira Andreeva?  1:10:06 The Underarm Serve in the 1999 French Open final  1:14:02 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they unpack this week’s headlines, from Tara Moore’s $20 million lawsuit against the WTA over contaminated meat to Coco Gauff’s ongoing serve struggles. They also break down Dubai’s tournament withdrawals, Jess Pegula’s new leadership role on the WTA Tour Architecture Council, and Carlos Alcaraz’s rare clash with umpire Maria Čičak. Plus, get insights on rising stars like Alex Eala and how crowd dynamics can shape a match.  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: Snow shoveling & lost credit cards  5:00 Henley’s Headlines: Tara Moore’s $20M lawsuit & the red meat ban  11:53 Coco Gauff questions coaching during loss 18:57 16 withdrawals in Dubai: Can New Tour Architecture Council fix the calendar?  21:45 Alcaraz wins Doha after heated exchange with umpire Marija Čičak 31:23 Ajla Tomljanović plays Venus Williams to open Austin Open 33:38 Kim-formation: The rise of lefty star Alex Eala  38:58 Does stadium noise add pressure or energy? 42:20 Jess Pegula: The "Video Game" wall that never misses  50:12 Rec Room: heating patches and match shirts 53:23 Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down the latest headlines, from Ben Shelton’s title run in Dallas to the pressure of following up a Grand Slam win when there’s barely time to celebrate. The duo dives into the behind the scenes of the Nexo Dallas Open, Victoria Mboko breaking the top 10, Karolína Muchová’s tactical brilliance and coaching change, Maria Sakkari’s technical adjustments, and the controversy surrounding Iga Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka’s withdrawals from Dubai. 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  1:37 Kim’s Achilles rehab update  3:14 The truth about Kim smashing rackets  6:03 Folding laundry as a US Open Champion  7:21 Learning hard lessons about focus at 18  10:16 Behind the scenes at the Dallas Open  14:27 The character of Ben Shelton off-court  17:45 Karolina Muchova tactical masterclass  21:03 Muchova’s Belgian rehab and new coaching  23:14 Victoria Mboko breaks into the Top 10 at 19  25:38 The technical shift in Maria Sakkari’s game  27:53 The controversy surrounding Dubai withdrawals  34:05 Walkovers piling up in Dubai 35:12 Destanee Aiava and the toxic side of tennis  39:40 Federer and Carillo Hall of Fame sellout  43:23 Rec Room  56:33 Closing thoughts and wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley sit down with Ajla Tomljanovic for a personal discussion on her career, including being the last player to defeat Serena Williams at Arthur Ashe Stadium, navigating public breakups, and the impact of mentor Chris Evert. Kim and Blair also cover the Dallas Open, including Ben Shelton crowdsourcing a doubles partner on Instagram and the All-American Classic with John McEnroe and Andy Roddick.  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 Al  1:34 Ben Shelton’s viral partner search & the Dallas Open draw  2:22 The All-American Classic: McEnroe, Roddick, and "Podcast Wars"  4:44 Henley’s Headlines 9:01 Sorana Cîrstea’s farewell tour  10:41 Ajla Tomljanovic joins the show  14:32 Ajla on changing her citizenship 18:47 Ajla’s relationship with her father and coach Goran Prpić  22:35 Mentorship with "Savage" Chris Evert  28:14 Mental Health & Longevity: Avoiding regrets at the end of a career  32:24 Ajla on beating Serena Williams  35:58 Alja’s DMs are “popping”  37:17 Dating on Tour: Public breakups and Netflix’s "Break Point"  41:20 Breaking down Sabalenka, Gauff, and Samsonova  49:08 Game Evolution: Kim and Ajla on depth vs. power in the modern era  55:13 Record Prize Money: The Charleston Open’s $2.5M milestone  1:01:30 Kim’s pick to win Dallas Open & Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 Australian Open has wrapped! Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they give their takes on Elena Rybakina’s second Grand Slam title and the "cameras everywhere" privacy controversy following Coco Gauff’s exit. They also discuss Emma Raducanu’s search for her 10th coach, the modernization of Slam rules like best-of-five sets for women, and the rumors of a Serena Williams return. 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  1:33 The Australian Open vibe: Festival atmosphere & fan experience  4:44 Rybakina Wins Second Grand Slam Title 6:22 Rybakina’s growth: New agency & coaching dynamics with Stefano Vukov  11:14 Sabalenka’s Final Losses and Mental Pressure 14:15 Alcaraz & Graf "Golden Slam" comparison  16:40 Elise Mertens: Doubles dominance and career earnings  18:40 Wheelchair tennis: Niels Vink & Tokito Oda  20:45 Naomi Osaka vs. Sorana Cîrstea: The "self-talk" controversy  25:25 Coco Gauff’s tunnel frustration & player privacy  31:16 Craig Tiley rule change debate: No warm-ups & Best of Five for women?  40:37 Emma Raducanu fires her 9th coach 44:48 Serena Williams comeback rumors 47:22 Kim’s comeback stories 52:45 Future of the Williams sisters: Doubles, the Hall of Fame, and "Significant Factors"  57:35 Looking ahead: Dallas Open & closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Love All, Kim Clijsters joins Blair Henley from Melbourne to break down what’s really happening at the Australian Open, from the energy on the grounds to the viral $1 million One Point Slam. Kim gives her expert take on Coco Gauff’s evolution against Iga Swiatek, Daniil Medvedev’s reset after a coaching change, and Alexander Bublik’s breakthrough. They also cover Aryna Sabalenka’s title run, Elina Svitolina’s win in Auckland, and the biggest storylines heading into the main draw.  Welcome to Love All! We’re so happy you’re here. If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes and stay close to the heart of the game, 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 All0:47 Melbourne weather & the "Happy Slam" vibe4:48 The One Point Slam: Rules, community, and the $1M15:33 Henley’s Headlines: United Cup15:47 Coco Gauff vs Iga Świątek: why the tide has turned20:20 Belinda Bencic’s great week: Is peaking before a Slam dangerous?24:00 Svitolina’s Auckland title26:46 Medvedev wins Brisbane: 22 titles in 22 cities32:45 Bublik wins Hong Kong, Musetti’s finals struggles & mental pressure35:10 Memory Lane: Kim’s first Australian Open at 1639:26 2004 AO final vs Justine Henin & learning from losses41:55 2011 AO title, comeback as a mom & becoming World No. 143:55 Guest Question: What motivated Kim more: fear of failing or joy of success?45:53 Rec Room: Blair’s makeup secret47:22 Kim’s rec: The Australian Open app49:00 Closing thoughts & wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they kick off the 2026 tennis season with an exclusive interview with the legendary Ons Jabeur. In this episode, Ons Jabeur opens up about her pregnancy, her experiences with the PIF maternity program, and her official timeline for a comeback in late 2026. Plus, Kim Clijsters provides a personal update on her Achilles recovery and shares her "tennis eye" analysis on the current state of the tour. Welcome to Love All! We’re so happy you’re here. If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes and stay close to the heart of the game, follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast  FAVORITE FOLLOWS: Heidi Barlow: https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthwithheidi/?hl=en Courtney Nguyen: https://bsky.app/profile/fortydeucetwits.bsky.social ⏰TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Love All 3:34 Kim’s Health Update: Recovering from a ruptured Achilles 4:47 Bonding with Holger Rune over injury rehab 5:45 “Henley’s Headlines” 6:19 Battle of the Sexes 9:54 Venus Williams’ AO Wildcard 12:25 Maria Sakkari’s Strong Start 14:13 Bouzas Maneiro beats Coco Gauff 17:49 Hubi Hurkacz beats Alexander Zverev 20:04 Ons Jabeur Joins the Show 21:18 Jabeur Pregnancy Update 23:56 Ons’ goal to return to the tour by late 2026/early 2027 28:02 Grand Slam pressure vs. starting a family 31:09 Why Ons stays late to sign every autograph 35:45 PIF Maternity Program 38:09 Protected Rankings for a return to the Grand Slams 39:49 Scouting Aryna Sabalenka 42:21 Scouting Iga Świątek 44:00 Scouting Coco Gauff 46:45 How Ons changed her grip as a junior 48:16 Scouting Mirra Andreeva 49:37 Why Ons doesn’t like watching tennis as a fan 51:23 Sakkari’s fitness and backhand improvements 53:16 Reliving the Semifinal 54:04 Favorite meal 55:19 Alternate Career 56:18 The Best Advice 58:25 Ons’ obsession with Harley Davidsons 1:01:19 Favorite Follows Segment 1:03:41 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim Clijsters explores how the WTA is reshaping women's tennis by championing motherhood and fertility rights on tour. Joining Kim, we have Kathleen Stroia, SVP of Performance Health at the WTA, & Dr. Megan Gornet, fertility expert and Assistant Professor at WashU Medicine, to talk through these new programs. Learn all about the groundbreaking PIF WTA Maternity Fund Program and the new fertility protection rule that allows players to pursue both career and family—without compromise. COMMENT BELOW What do you think of the new programs for female athletes? Do you think the WTA is on the cutting-edge of women’s sports? 🎾 Subscribe for more episodes highlighting powerful stories from women in tennis and beyond. Follow the Love All socials for all the updates: https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast?_t=ZP-8vD83QW9EJL&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast?igsh=MTFkYjMyYWw1ZjJtNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://x.com/loveallpodcast #KimClijsters #WTA #LoveAll #WomensTennis #FertilityAwareness #MotherhoodInSports #TennisMoms #WomensHealth #PIFWTAMaternityFund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices