Served with Andy Roddick Answering Your Roland Garros Questions | Love All w/ Kim Clijsters
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Jun 5, 2025 
Kim Clijsters, a former Grand Slam champion, shares her insights after passionately following the 2025 French Open. She reflects on her memorable 2001 final against Jennifer Capriati and discusses her fierce rivalry with Justine Henin. Clijsters opens up about the mental challenges faced as a young pro, including burnout and superstitions. She also pays tribute to Rafael Nadal's impact on the tournament and offers a glimpse into life post-tennis, touching on support systems and the balance between competition and personal relationships.
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Early Junior Experience at French Open
- Kim started playing the French Open as a junior at 15 and found inspiration being close to top players like Steffi Graf.
- She recalls learning professionalism by observing peers and that her early junior results fueled her hunger for pro success.
Kim's Epic 2001 French Open Final
- Kim Clijsters reached her first Grand Slam final at 18 years old at Roland Garros, narrowly losing to Jennifer Capriati in a three-set thriller.
- She vividly recalls being just two points away from victory before losing a long, memorable match.
Good Enough Tennis Wins
- Playing 'good enough' tennis on the day beats striving for perfection every match.
- Confidence grows by being competent rather than flawless in effort and execution.