SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdiere discuss week one at the US Open.  Alexandra brings up Taylor Townsend's breakout run and the outburst from her opponent, Ostapenko after the match.  Alexandra tells Ougi that she thinks Ostapenko was trying to take down Townsend because of her lack of traditional etiquette on the court.  Townsend is known for warming up at the net and big celebrations that annoy some of the more staid players - though Ostapenko is far from staid. Alexandra and Ougi talk about other players who ruffled feathers in a big way during the first week at the Open.  Alexandra and Ougi picked the final four for the Open.  Newsy notes finds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engaged - and Texas' young quarterback Arch Manning having a not so good day against Ohio State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In "Serving Aces", Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere talk first day at US Open.  They have a play by play at the end of Medvedev's five set loss, and their break out stars at the US Open.  Alexandra talks about possible matchups and chooses Eala and Fonseca and Korda as her break out players.  The discussion centers on the Gauff serve, the stringers, and the power of racquets in today's game.  They touch on American women and American men, with Alexandra favoring Shelton - and Ougi favoring Mboko.  Alexandra questions Ougi on all North American players and his take on each of them.  The podcast has a truly sound quote of the day from John McEnroe that easily tells what Medvedev and all players feel at some point..."The thrill of winning is not as great as the pain of losing."  While watching Medvedev pound and break his racquet, this quote is eloquent.  Alexandra gives a shout out to the college football season starting this week and the NFL on Sept 4.         Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Serving Aces” talks summer tournaments. Alexandra and Ougi break down the serve - and Ben Shelton. Alexandra talks Venus’ fun return to the court. The duo discuss th Ed Summer series events prior to the Open. Alexabdra says it’s still Sinner and Alcaraz - and waiting for others like Fritz and Draper - maybe Dimitrov. Alexandra says the women’s game is wide open... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In "ServingAces," Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdiere talk Wimbledon champions in Sinner and Swiatek.  They discuss their doping bans that will forever hang over their heads.  Alexandra highlights Anisimova and her 6-0 6-0 loss to Swiatek and her emotional press conference where Alexandra said she handled losing in the best way.  Princess Kate and her outfits.  Ougi and Alexandra give their favorite Wimbledon moments - and look to the summer hard courts.  Alexandra gives a master class on ice towels - how to use them in the heat - and how to make them - and when they are most valuable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In “Serving Aces” Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière talk Wimbledon first week results. The Wild fall of seeded players including too many Americans out of the draw. Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière discuss the fall of American players in the Wimbledon draw. They look to Fritz and Shelton still in as are Navarro and Anisimova. Alexandra talks about her favorites to win with men and women. Ougi discusses the play of grass. They note the 50th anniversary of Arthur Ashe winning Wimbledon 1975 - first black man to win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdiere break down the Wimbledon draw.  The matches begin on Monday.  They broke it up into fan favorites and dark horses.  Alexandra gave a shout out to Brandon Holt, Tracy Austin's son, for working hard to get into the main draw of Wimbledon by playing in odd countries to gather points. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hughes Laverdiere discuss the grass season in "Serving Aces".  They talk Alcarz winning Queens, Vondrousova winning Berlin.  McCartney Kessler winning Nottingham.  Putsineva giving Sakkara a "slap" handshake which created words between the two in Bad Homberg.  Ougi dissects the slice on grass.  Medvedev and Bublik have a fun champagne spray after Bublik victory - showing the differences in how the men handle post match wins and losses.  Newsy notes has the Oklahoma City NBA team winning the finals against the Indiana Pacers.  Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift show up in NYC.  And more.  Alcaraz gets the quote of the podcast - "thinking clearly." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

in "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere discuss the Grass season.  Alexandra talks about Tatjana Maria's win at Queens. Tatjana is the mother of two and 37 years old.  Alexandra gives a terrific quote from Tatjana on her win.  Ougi discusses what a coach does with their player when preparing for the grass.  Alexandra and Ougi discuss Fritz winning Stuttgart, Mertens winning Hertogenbosch, and Alcaraz - who will be playing Queens this week.  Alcaraz says he's still watching his French Open video - and is in disbelief over his win.  Alexandra and Ougi promise more Grass notes next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere talk French Open Champions Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz.  Alexandra breaks down why Coco disrupted Sabalenka.  Alcaraz and Sinner are discussed as one of tennis' most brilliant matches.  Ougi talks about players moving clay to grass and what it takes to coach them surface to surface - and differences. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In "Serving Aces" Ougi discusses childhood coaches vs strategic coaches for players.  Alexandra notes that there is controversy with Tournament Director Amelie Mauresmo - a nd playing only men at night at the French Open.  Ons Jabeur and Coco Gauff - as well as other women players stood up against the organizers for not playing women at night - a showcase spot.                                                        Mauresmo held a press conference and said it isn't a simple decision. Ougi and Alexandra discuss the federations of different countries and the help they give to developing players. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere in their podcast, "Serving Aces" - discuss the first and second rounds of the French Open.  Fritz loses.  Raducanu is sick.  Osaka clips her nails and loses. Navarro loses in the first round.  Alexandra and Ougi give their winning choices - and their dark horses to win the French Open.  They talk about Rafael Nadal.  Alexandra gives a shout out to the Knicks for their dramatic comeback in the NBA playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere talk Italian Open.  They discuss the women getting to the quarterfinals and the men reaching the round of 16.  They discuss Carlos Alcaraz and his new documentary - and Bianca Andreescu's new surge to become a better tennis player. Pope Leo has a tennis court and it seems every player is lining up to give him a hit as he says he's a pretty good "amateur tennis player".  His red clay court is on the grounds of Vatican City and during the tennis boom of the 70s, there were tournaments played.  The question is - will Pope Leo play on his court and who will play with him? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere in "Serving Aces" talk about Sinner returning after drug ban.  Gauff wins and beats Swiatek.  Jack Draper reached Madrid finals.  Sabalenka wins third Madrid title.  Djokovic pulls out of Rome.  In Newsy notes, Alexandra looking for Met Gala - first Monday in May. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra and Ougi talk about Shadeur Sanders, the NFL Draft, Novak Djokovic, Madrid Open.  Alexandra says if you are "Shadeured" it means you haven't been picked.  Alexandra and Ougi compare Shadeur to an early Djokovic who wasn't liked in the locker room. His pr machine cleaned up his "villain" image through the last ten years - to his present likeable, respected status as a GOAT.  Djokovic presented an arrogant way about himself in early 2010, much like a young Shadeur - preparing for the NFL draft, with his interviews and his combines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In "Serving Aces", Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière discuss Carlos Alcaraz winning Monte Carlo Masters.  Alcaraz says it's been a difficult time for him to play tennis lately.  Alexandra and Ougi talk about what might be bothering Alcaraz.  The BJK Cup was a success for the Americans as they reached the final 8 for Shenzhen Sept 16-21.  Alexandra and Ougi talk bout the clay tournaments coming up.  They include the Masters and Rory Mcilroy's amazing career Grand Slam win on Sunday.  They talk about the WNBA draft and Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings.  Bueckers has 2.3 million followers - already.  Alexandra discusses an event situation in Ben Shelton's doubles match at Monte Carlo.  Ougi is taking a road trip from Canada to Las Vegas to pick up his daughter, Amelia.  "Serving Aces" will resume the week after Easter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.