Playing Aleksandrova and Handling Heavy Balls

Zeynep describes game planning against heavy hitters, activating core and legs, and warming up specifically for power.

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Join 4-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they welcome one of the most exciting rising stars on the WTA Tour, Turkey’s Zeynep Sönmez. Zeynep shares what it feels like to go from watching Kim’s Australian Open comeback on TV to now receiving tactical advice from her. The conversation explores the mental strength required to represent a developing tennis nation, along with Zeynep’s perspective on social media pressures and her friendships with the girls on tour.

Plus, Kim and Blair break down the biggest stories from Indian Wells, including Naomi Osaka’s headline-grabbing fashion, the drama surrounding Mirra Andreeva’s emotional loss and viral post-match moment, and a deeper look at how players manage pressure, emotions, and expectations at the highest level of the sport.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to Love All

3:55 Henley's Headlines: Naomi Osaka's Indian Wells fashion

6:08 Henley's Headlines: Sabalenka's engagement ring

7:41 Henley's Headlines: Siniakova vs. Andreeva controversy

12:05 Henley's Headlines: Player safety and social media threats

15:18 Kim-formation: Deep dive into Naomi Osaka's comeback

21:13 Zeynep Sonmez joins the show