2026 Madrid Open, WTA CEO Steps Down & Fan Q&A | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters
Love All with Kim ClijstersShow Notes
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.
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⏰ 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
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