Kim Clijsters on Serena’s Return, Sabalenka’s Form & Vondroušová Case | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

Kim Clijsters on Serena’s Return, Sabalenka’s Form & Vondroušová Case | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down Serena Williams’ stunning return to Wimbledon and what fans should realistically expect from the 23-time Grand Slam champion at age 44. Kim shares the unique perspective of a fellow comeback player, explaining the biggest challenges Serena will face and the signs she'll be watching for when Serena steps back onto the grass. The episode also dives into the controversial four-year suspension of former Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová, sparking an honest debate about anti-doping rules, fairness, and player responsibility. 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.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/] https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  [https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast] https://x.com/loveallpodcast  [https://x.com/loveallpodcast] Sign up for the Served Bracket Challenge! https://served.bracket.tennis/ [https://served.bracket.tennis/]  Blair’s Rec: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E465755-000/00?colorDisplayCode=38&sizeDisplayCode=003&utm_campaign=pmax_new-customer_product_core-t_google_cpc_sales_us_evergreen_en&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&campaignid=20572841432&device=c&network=x&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20566634520&gbraid=0AAAAADwNkrLXPvhC8gYu4XYqPmiBZkLcY&gclid=CjwKCAjw3ejRBhAdEiwADkqPn_iHsT1zJaTWA9ljZkRFzKIAIhfHoDL0K3wOqMU_AZDrxJ1T7Ck2uBoCzYQQAvD_BwE [https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E465755-000/00?colorDisplayCode=38&sizeDisplayCode=003&utm_campaign=pmax_new-customer_product_core-t_google_cpc_sales_us_evergreen_en&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&campaignid=20572841432&device=c&network=x&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20566634520&gbraid=0AAAAADwNkrLXPvhC8gYu4XYqPmiBZkLcY&gclid=CjwKCAjw3ejRBhAdEiwADkqPn_iHsT1zJaTWA9ljZkRFzKIAIhfHoDL0K3wOqMU_AZDrxJ1T7Ck2uBoCzYQQAvD_BwE]  Kim’s Rec: Resistance bands ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All 2:12 Wimbledon Comes to Central Park 3:24 Henley's Headlines: Markéta Vondroušová's 4-Year Ban 7:33 Kim Reacts to the Vondroušová Suspension 11:23 Is Refusing a Test Worse Than Testing Positive? 17:17 Kim's Own Anti-Doping Scare 20:05 Corentin Moutet's $40,000 Fine 28:14 Angie Kerber's Emotional Farewell 29:36 Andy Murray Joins Jack Draper's Team 32:51 Kim-formation: Serena Williams Is Returning to Wimbledon 35:10 Dream & Nightmare Serena Draws 36:47 Why Serena Has Nothing Left to Prove 37:48 Serena's Biggest Challenge at 44 40:23 Is Serena Here to Win? 40:51 Serena's Possible First-Round Opponents 41:11 Serena, Motherhood & Duck Duck Goose 43:30 Wimbledon Dark Horses & Title Picks 45:39 Rec Room: Kim's Travel Workout Essential 46:32 Blair's Favorite Travel T-Shirt 48:07 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Will Serena Play Singles at Wimbledon? + Robin Montgomery Interview | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they sit down with World No. 194 Robin Montgomery. Fresh off her first WTA title, Montgomery opens up about the long road back from wrist surgery, the challenges of rebuilding confidence, and the mindset shift that helped transform her career.  Plus, Kim and Blair break down the biggest stories from the grass-court season, including Serena and Venus Williams reuniting at Wimbledon, whether Serena could make a singles return, Emma Raducanu's resurgence, Ben Shelton's ability to rise in big moments, and the unique challenges players face transitioning to grass courts 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.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/] https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  [https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast] https://x.com/loveallpodcast  [https://x.com/loveallpodcast] Blair’s Rec: https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/creatine?srsltid=AfmBOoo4D60MPEtXA7NX0YersRypTPA_qec4KTHsZ0kQ9oay-lRiVyU4 [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/creatine?srsltid=AfmBOoo4D60MPEtXA7NX0YersRypTPA_qec4KTHsZ0kQ9oay-lRiVyU4]  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All 3:19 Welcome Robin Montgomery 5:00 Robin's road to the title: Walkover final & what it means 6:42 Wrist surgery: The chronic injury that almost derailed her career 10:10 Time away from tennis: Family, Sedona, and the Grand Canyon 11:48 What Robin worked on during rehab: Slice, drop shots & kick serve 13:01 Growing up at JTCC with Frances Tiafoe & Hailey Baptiste 15:04 Junior pressure & handling expectations as an American phenom 17:47 Sports psychology: Identity beyond tennis 20:32 First WTA Title: Rain delays, movie theaters & the trophy 21:44 Best friends on tour 22:50 Playing lefty 27:09 Life on the road: Travel habits & sending the trophy home 29:27 Robin's boyfriend 34:05 Rapid fire: TikTok debates, favorite meals & pet peeves 37:52 Favorite tennis memory & Wimbledon qualifying ahead 38:56 Henley's Headlines: Wimbledon wild cards breakdown 40:46 Venus & Serena Williams reunite at Wimbledon doubles 43:17 Will Serena get a singles wild card? Kim weighs in 45:47 Donna Vekic's Queens run & the Monica Seles comparison 48:12 Emma Raducanu reunites with her US Open coach 50:03 Ben Shelton's 500 title: Can big-point mentality be taught? 51:37 Kim-formation: Serena's singles practice & the grass transition 56:26 Rec Room: Blair's creatine review 57:30 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

2026 Roland Garros Recap, Clijster’s First Grand Slam Final Story & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they unpack one of the wildest Roland Garros tournaments in recent memory. From Mirra Andreeva capturing her first Grand Slam title at just 19 years old to Alexander Zverev finally breaking through for his long-awaited major championship, Kim and Blair dive into the biggest stories, surprises, and emotions from Paris. The duo explores Andreeva's remarkable maturity under pressure, Maja Chwalińska's unforgettable run from qualifying to the final, Aryna Sabalenka's stunning collapse against Diana Shnaider, and the lingering questions surrounding Jannik Sinner's health. Kim also shares personal memories from her own first Grand Slam final, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the nerves, pressure, and emotions that come with tennis's biggest stages.  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.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/] https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  [https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast] https://x.com/loveallpodcast  [https://x.com/loveallpodcast] Kim’s Rec: Cure Hydration Electrolytes [https://www.curehydration.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor6Ae3OXRFh84ideeBss2SQgu2QcATe8Ijh3zLRsRwPNJhc61Yi] Blair’s Rec: Tennis Racket Pens [https://www.amazon.com/Maydahui-Badminton-Rollerball-Accessory-Enthusiast/dp/B087WP98XK/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rnGHgMV4DHlMKa530jj9yO5Gm3ON0PL3GK0OaSX7t0badM0X9Mgl_Wu7IAxMlXC1pQSfykps1N6kWwtkpsu32w7hfdBljDmwuB7XYVAkX_cHQuOwyaI41CNVYDcUeRZjrKYdFAlDXQQ77gTMb38ee6_SuOYC6VuOxsVjb5FRsqsCdDuKU3Mjrgs4fyVbNMl2TdzH6KyoWa7WkqfIuLIy8M7GLHuy46AvyaeCgQHuuzFsJNVNiZNrA6ecvk5h_VHnLp3OTZV8TFj8A8gt2H0CW7wqd4xqYDNzTqeAcxZYtss.FAgCKp4lud-5P-FXtRdOygxcXAk55IPmv3tsfFNAIPk&dib_tag=se&keywords=tennis+pens&qid=1781037539&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1] ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All  1:02 Kim's Roland Garros trip  2:15 Served bracket challenge results  5:43 Roland Garros 2026 - Was this the weirdest slam ever?  7:09 Mira Andreeva's title run - mentality, composure, and Conchita  10:11 Fan Q - Kim's experience reaching her first RG final at 18  14:03 Will Andreeva's win free her up or add pressure?  16:16 Maja Chwalinska - qualifier run, footwork, and what's next on grass  20:43 Alexander Zverev wins his first Grand Slam  23:54 Jannik Sinner's loss  28:14 Sabalenka's self-sabotage  34:09 Fan Q - Should Roland Garros adopt electronic line calling?  35:57 The tarp/advertising board injury problem  36:34 Fan Q - Playing against lefties, how Kim prepared  38:40 Fan Q - Most technically impressive player Kim watched at RG  39:34 Underrated match of the tournament  42:20 Players touching Rafa's plaque during practice  43:20 Serena Williams' comeback - what does returning feel like physically?  46:11 Kim's reaction to Serena's Queens debut & singles plans  48:46 Kim's first Wimbledon - playing Steffi, Navratilova, and Seles  50:21 Rec Room - Cure Hydration and tennis racket pens  54:34 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Kim Clijsters on 2026 Rome Results, Post-Baby Comebacks & Peaking at Grand Slams | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

Kim Clijsters joins live from Paris during Roland Garros qualifying week, sharing stories from the grounds, including accidentally spilling tea on tournament director Amélie Mauresmo and watching David Goffin receive an emotional standing ovation. Kim also gives an insider look at the Roland-Garros atmosphere and her favorite parts of the venue. Kim and Blair Henley also break down Elina Svitolina’s 2026 Rome title run, including how she rebuilt her game after maternity leave. They also discuss Jannik Sinner’s latest milestone, whether Coco Gauff’s athleticism helps or hurts her on clay, Casper Ruud’s Grand Slam potential, and the mindset needed to peak during a major tournament. 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.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/] https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  [https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast] https://x.com/loveallpodcast  [https://x.com/loveallpodcast] Think you can beat Kim and Blair? Sign up for the Served Bracket Challenge: https://served.bracket.tennis/ [https://served.bracket.tennis/]  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All 5:44 Henley’s Headlines - Elina Svitolina wins Rome for her 20th career title 8:14 Svitolina's post-baby reinvention - forehand, fitness & mindset 11:37 Gaël Monfils' viral love letter to Elena after Rome 19:02 Svitolina's elite athleticism debate 20:53 Can extreme athleticism be a handicap?  23:27 Coco Gauff's "top five nightmares" post & Rome runner-up 26:40 Coco's Roland Garros title defense outlook 31:11 Jannik Sinner's historic Rome title & Masters dominance 34:48 Kim's green pants superstition & the 2011 Australian Open 35:47 Casper Ruud's Roland Garros chances & backhand evolution 40:13 Marat Safin coaches Rublev: belief vs. execution on court 41:34 Coaching news: Wim Fissette lands with Vicky Mboko 42:01 College tennis: NCAA champions Virginia & Texas A&M 46:04 Kim-formation: How do players peak for a Grand Slam? 52:18 Kim's three favorite things about the Roland Garros site 56:37 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

2026 Rome Headlines + Carson Branstine Interview | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

4x Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley are joined by WTA pro and model Carson Branstine to discuss the realities of life on tour outside the top 100. Carson, currently recovering from a torn labrum, opens up about funding her career without a coach or physio, her viral TikTok calling out player welfare failures, and how she balances tennis with modeling and a new finance venture. Kim adds perspective from her time on the WTA board and her own battles with the tour's injury fine system.  Kim and Blair also break down a busy week in Rome: Sorana Cirstea beating Sabalenka at 36 years old and reconsidering her retirement and Coco Gauff's admission of off-court struggles. They also weigh in on Project Red Eye, the player-led push for greater Grand Slam revenue sharing, and the story of Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova, who is using her platform to raise funds for the Ukrainian military. Kim closes with a tactical breakdown of Iga Swiatek's backhand slice, explaining why it has become one of the most effective weapons on tour heading into Roland Garros. 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.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/] https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  [https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast] https://x.com/loveallpodcast  [https://x.com/loveallpodcast] ' Kim’s Recs Mouth Tape: https://zippit.nl/en/products/mouth-tape?shpxid=6de1bfcf-6ccc-45df-81f6-c3866e134212 [https://zippit.nl/en/products/mouth-tape?shpxid=6de1bfcf-6ccc-45df-81f6-c3866e134212]  Powder SPF: https://www.nomige.com/en/pages/leeray?srsltid=AfmBOoqztTF81pHzn42YLvMfTi3r66QSCxEpBvuZY26Q-9wmEN9j1Og3 [https://www.nomige.com/en/pages/leeray?srsltid=AfmBOoqztTF81pHzn42YLvMfTi3r66QSCxEpBvuZY26Q-9wmEN9j1Og3]  Blair’s Rec SPF Setting Spray https://www.onesizebeauty.com/products/on-til-dawn-mattifying-sunscreen-makeup-setting-spray-spf-28-full?srsltid=AfmBOorYde4DM29IipIoN4yJZqGzsR5_8PeRY3XihUDevWe_f1odVst6&variant=45363114574023 [https://www.onesizebeauty.com/products/on-til-dawn-mattifying-sunscreen-makeup-setting-spray-spf-28-full?srsltid=AfmBOorYde4DM29IipIoN4yJZqGzsR5_8PeRY3XihUDevWe_f1odVst6&variant=45363114574023]  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00: Welcome to Love All 1:09: Carson Branstine joins Love All 3:02: Carson on Kim Clijsters as her idol & inspiration to play tennis 5:28: Injury update 8:29: Carson's life off court 11:28: Carson's viral TikTok: The realities of life on the WTA tour 13:54: Reaction to the TikTok 18:51: Kim & Carson on player costs, prize money & the financial grind of pro tennis 25:02: Can you have quality of life and compete at the highest level in tennis? 35:22: Henley's Headlines: Rome Open update & Sorana Cîrstea’s retirement year story 44:13: Aryna Sabalenka's form heading into Roland Garros 45:55: Coco Gauff's emotional struggles  51:03: Oleksandra Oliynikova: Using her platform to support Ukraine & challenging the WTA 59:09: Kim-formation: Iga Świątek's renewed joy with coach Francisco Roig 1:01:40: Iga’s backhand tactics against Osaka 1:04:16: Francisco Roig ruptures his Achilles at practice & returns immediately 1:07:15: Holger Rune skips Roland Garros to protect his Achilles recovery 1:08:42: Rec Room: Mouth tape, SPF setting spray & brush-on sunscreen  1:14:07: Closing thoughts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]