Martina Hingis on World No. 1 Pressure, Peyton Stearns’ Title & More | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters

4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley sit down with Martina Hingis to revisit Kim and Martina’s head to head battles, her elite anticipation skills, and how tactical players succeed in today’s power era. Martina reflects on growing up as a teenage prodigy and her relationship with her mother Melanie. The episode also breaks down current tour headlines, including Dubai tensions, Serena Williams’ comeback teasers, and Coco Gauff weighing in on the ball kid and towel debate.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Welcome to Love All

1:50 Henley’s Headlines: Conflicts in the Middle East & impact on the tennis tour 

3:41 Serena Williams comeback rumors: Practice footage with Alycia Parks 

5:22 Aryna Sabalenka’s new puppy 

7:14 The Towel Debate: Coco Gauff weighs in on ball kids handling towels 

10:59 Kim-formation: ATX Open- Peyton Stearns vs. Taylor Townsend 

14:41 Merida Open: Christina Bucsa’s unique background with her Olympian father 18:39 Martina Hingis joins the show 

19:30 Life in Switzerland: Skiing and family time 

22:01 Raising a daughter: Pony rides, mountain biking, and maternal instincts 

25:34 Playing with Kim: Memories of Wimbledon legends

28:08 How Martina would play Sabalenka & Rybakina 

36:31 Anticipation vs. Learning: Martina’s "half-court" training methods 

43:18 Martina’s relationship with her mother, Melanie Molitor 

47:22 Growing up in the spotlight: Winning Slams at 16 vs. social media today 

52:24 Indian Wells memories: Hiking Palm Canyon and the "old" stadium 

56:20 Head-to-Head: Kim vs. Martina records & Dallas exhibitions 

57:52 Would Martina coach Mira Andreeva? 

1:10:06 The Underarm Serve in the 1999 French Open final 

1:14:02 Closing thoughts

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