Rybakina’s Rise, Serena’s Comeback & Best-of-Five for Women? | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

February 4
58 mins

Episode Description

The 2026 Australian Open has wrapped! Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they give their takes on Elena Rybakina’s second Grand Slam title and the "cameras everywhere" privacy controversy following Coco Gauff’s exit. They also discuss Emma Raducanu’s search for her 10th coach, the modernization of Slam rules like best-of-five sets for women, and the rumors of a Serena Williams return.


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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Love All 

1:33 The Australian Open vibe: Festival atmosphere & fan experience 

4:44 Rybakina Wins Second Grand Slam Title

6:22 Rybakina’s growth: New agency & coaching dynamics with Stefano Vukov 

10:05 Sabalenka’s Final Losses and Mental Pressure

12:27 Alcaraz & Graf "Golden Slam" comparison 

15:13 Elise Mertens: Doubles dominance and career earnings 

17:38 Wheelchair tennis: Niels Vink & Tokito Oda 

18:57 Naomi Osaka vs. Sorana Cîrstea: The "self-talk" controversy 

22:58 Coco Gauff’s tunnel frustration & player privacy 

29:13 Craig Tiley rule change debate: No warm-ups & Best of Five for women? 

38:30 Emma Raducanu fires her 9th coach

42:20 Serena Williams comeback rumors

45:04 Kim’s comeback stories

50:30 Future of the Williams sisters: Doubles, the Hall of Fame, and "Significant Factors" 

52:51 Looking ahead: Dallas Open & closing thoughts

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