Served with Andy Roddick Miami Open Headlines, Taking Advice From Fans & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters
Apr 1, 2026
Kim Clijsters, four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1, joins to recap the Miami Open and reflect on her Sunshine Double run. They discuss clay transition tactics and movement, locker-room superstitions and routines, coaching and relationship dynamics on tour, and Aryna Sabalenka’s evolving mental game.
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Move On Fast After A Tough Loss
- After a tough loss Kim recommended moving on quickly by returning to practice and sticking to routines to avoid dwelling on negativity.
- She said surrounding yourself with supportive people also helps reset emotionally between tournaments.
How Kim Won the 2005 Sunshine Double
- Kim Clijsters recalled winning the 2005 Sunshine Double and how she carried momentum from Indian Wells into Miami to stay locked in.
- She described strict routines and superstitions like fixed racket order and waiting for a specific bathroom stall to preserve confidence.
Kim's Tournament Superstitions And Rituals
- Kim listed several superstitions she used on tour, including no one touching completed racket grips and insisting on specific hotel showers and bathroom stalls.
- She said these rituals gave her control amid uncontrollables and helped her feel focused before matches.