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

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. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast Think you can beat Kim and Blair? Sign up for the Served Bracket Challenge: https://served.bracket.tennis/ ⏰ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices