Served with Andy Roddick Kim’s Racket Smashing, Victoria Mboko in the Top 10, & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters
Feb 18, 2026
Kim Clijsters, four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1, shares rehab progress and candid tennis tales. They unpack Dallas Open behind-the-scenes moments. Conversations hit Muchová’s tactical genius, Victoria Mboko’s rapid Top 10 rise, Maria Sakkari’s technical tweaks, Dubai withdrawal drama, and the human side of life after tennis.
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Racket Breaking Mostly In Practice
- Kim admitted she broke rackets mostly in practice, often when sliding or doing splits that cracked frames.
- She framed it as a physical release of frustration rather than verbal outbursts.
Celebration Took A Backseat
- Kim recalled folding laundry alone after winning the US Open because she had to fly out the next day and couldn't celebrate fully.
- She contrasted that with learning at 18 that immediate focus is necessary after a big win to avoid an early loss.
Dallas Open: Big Atmosphere, Small Moments
- Blair Henley described the Dallas Open's growth and family-friendly atmosphere at the Cowboys practice facility.
- Both praised Ben Shelton's character for engaging kindly with kids and fans behind the scenes.