Kim Reacts to Sinner’s Injury, Medvedev’s Default & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters
Love All with Kim ClijstersShow Notes
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Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down Jannik Sinner’s decision to end his 2026 season and what Alexander Zverev’s rise toward World No. 1 says about consistency at the top of the game. Plus, they react to Novak Djokovic’s historic run in Beijing, Daniil Medvedev’s controversial default, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina’s surprise early exits, Carlos Alcaraz’s winning return in Tokyo, and the pressure building as the race to the WTA Finals comes down to the wire.
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Tom’s Alpargata Plus Shoes Neon Yellow Tennis Felt
Kim’s Rec:
Kid’s Yogi Tea (Yogi Tea Disney Collection)
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Blair’s Recs:
Sherwin Williams Paint “Ripe Olive”
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Pottery Barn Carson Chair
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Welcome to Love All
3:29 Blair’s backhand change & Kim’s biggest technical adjustments
7:55 Jannik Sinner shuts down his 2026 season
11:07 Alexander Zverev closes in on year-end World No. 1
14:08 Novak Djokovic wins Beijing & improves to 34–0
19:02 Daniil Medvedev defaulted against Djokovic
25:31 Sabalenka & Rybakina’s late-season struggles
29:18 Chinese tennis fans, gifts & Kim’s memories in Asia
31:57 Carlos Alcaraz wins Tokyo in his return
32:50 WTA Finals race & the pressure to qualify
37:10 Rec Room
42:34 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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