Love All with 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

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Blair’s Rec:

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⏰ 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
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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. 

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Kim’s Rec:

Cure Hydration Electrolytes

Blair’s Rec:

Tennis Racket Pens

⏰ 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
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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.

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⏰ 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
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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.

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Kim’s Recs

Mouth Tape:

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Powder SPF:

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Blair’s Rec

SPF Setting Spray

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⏰ 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 
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4x Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters is joined by American star Hailey Baptiste fresh off her best result so far. After defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid and saving six match points, including two with a second serve and volley, Hailey sits down with Kim and Blair Henley to talk about mental growth, family sacrifice, and what fueled her breakthrough. Kim also shares personal French Open tips as Hailey heads to Roland Garros for her first-ever seeded Grand Slam.

Kim and Blair also break down the prize money fight brewing in Rome, with the word boycott being thrown around in press rooms and reactions from Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and others. Plus a full Kimformation breakdown of Marta Kostyuk's Madrid title, the historic all-female coaching final, and the back handspring celebration that took the internet by storm. 

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All

0:44 Kim's Life Update & Heading to Roland Garros

3:44 Hailey Baptiste Joins Love All

6:15 Baptiste’s First Career Grand Slam Seeding at Roland Garros

7:03 Kim's Personal Tips for Playing Chatrier & Lenglen

9:41 The Mental Transformation: Choosing to Stop Battling Herself

12:54 Saving 6 Match Points vs. Sabalenka & the Second Serve Volley

16:39 Family Sacrifice & the GoFundMe That Started It All

18:22 The Greenbrier Bubble: Dinner Between Kim and Venus

21:15 The Viral Racket Break Photo 

27:53 Rapid Fire: Celebrity Followers, Favorite Shots & Life Off Court

33:17 Goals for 2025 & French Open Outlook

36:37 Henley's Headlines: Prize Money Fight & Boycott Talk in Rome

40:29 Kim's Take on the Boycott Debate & the Whole Tour's Future

46:06 Kim Formation: Marta Kostyuk's Madrid Title & Historic All-Female Coaching Final

48:45 Kostyuk's Return Game, Therapy & Freeing Herself from Junior Expectations

1:00:02 Rec Room: Blair's Weighted Jump Rope 

1:03:55 Closing thoughts
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