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

May 20
1h 1m

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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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