SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson

in "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdiere talk the women's championships in Indian Wells and the men in Turin, Italy.  There are two groups for the women - first is Noskova Kostyuk Pegula Gauff.  Second Group is Sabalenka Andreeva Svitolina Muchova.  Ougi picks Gauff and Andreeva to get to Finals.  Alexandra picks Noskova and Andreeva. Alexandra sums up Alexandra's magical season and her second place finish in Hong Kong - a place she appreciated in her speech. Alexandra laughs about Pegula's hot mic moment about Andreeva antics on court and Andreeva having the chance to be better than Gauff. Alexandra thought the hitter was the best entertainment in the video that was released. The men who made Championship are Zverev Alcaraz Shelton Medvedev Cobolli Fils Tiafoe Jodar. Alexandra's quarterback of the week was Joe Burrow.  Ougi chose Jordan Love.  Alexandra gave a shout out to 6-2 Aaron Rodgers who has a bye week. In Newsy notes Ougi gives his opinion on the fashion choices of the women as they presented themselves before the Championships.  Not Fashion Forward, said Alexandra. But plenty of designer outfits. 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 coaching changes, Alexandra Eala's season, Alcaraz winning.  Ben Shelton chooses Juan Carlos Ferrero.  Magnus Norman goes with Jannik Sinner.  Alexandra brings in newsy notes with a wrap up of WNBA Champions, Brewers World Series Champions, Halloween costumes. Alexandra chooses Troy Aikman as her quarterback of the week because of his lousy treatment from ESPN over his contract - and a sense of betrayal from his 25 year partner, Joe Buck. 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 talk a myriad of things including Svitolina, Monfils, Eala,and Gauff.  They talk about the WTA Finals coming up and the ATP Finals where the men are fighting for spots.  Alexandra brings up female players coming back in challengers and lower ranked tournaments.  Ougi and Alexandra pick their quarterbacks.  Alexandra chooses Aaron Rodgers who tied Peyton Manning for passing touchdowns.  Newsy notes with Academy awards gala.  J Lo casually dating Brett Goldstein from Ted Lasso.  Trinity Rodman made her debut in the Victoria Secret fashion show.  Alexandra shouted out to friendly viewers including a fun guy who loved Alexandra Eala choosing the Chanel fashion show against her schedule.  It's Chanel after all, says Alexandra.  Alexandra Eala made TIME 100 2026 list. Rafael Nadal wrote her TIME reference. 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 Carlos Alcaraz losing in Shanghai and having a meltdown over the type of ball being used - Yonex Gold Tour.  Alexandra talks Eala and her big schedule which crumbled at the end of the season, but she still got the shout out from Chanel.  Alexandra said she would always choose Chanel, but maybe plan a better schedule around the Paris trip for Eala.  The Ball in Ougi's Court talks Grit and the all time players with Grit.  Alexandra leads with Rod Laver.  Ougi likes Ivan Lendl.  Serena for Ougi.  Alexandra chose Seles and Graf.  Balls in tennis and the trouble with the balls - how the men players are upset with balls across the board - but especially with the Yonex Gold Tour that starts out fast and immediately goes dead.  Ben Shelton had a take on the balls.  He says they are not good.  Alexandra gave a shout out to every top 100 player.  You can't get to 100 without grit, she says.  Brock Purdy is her pick in her Quarterback corner.  He never gives up. 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 about Alexandra Eala winning Bronze at the Asian Games.  Alexandra talks about Eala's courage and grace and the right decision to play for her country - instead of going to play on the WTA Tour in China or Japan.  Alexandra talks about her four players on the men's side and four on the women's side who have grit.  A surprise female pick from Ougi was Laura Siegmund.  And Alexandra chose Lerner Tien from the men's side, as a quiet upcoming force to note.  Djokovic winning against Zverev got him the podcast quote of the week.  Quarterback pick of the week was Brock Purdy for Alexandra and Lamar Jackson for Ougi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.