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SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson

Professional tennis player and ESPN tennis analyst, Alexandra Stevenson - as she talks news and opinions in tennis, sports, and pop culture.

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00:40:17

Grass,Grass,Grass...Prince William and Taylor Swift

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2024/06/24

"Serving Aces" with Alexandra Stevenson and co host Hugues Laverdière discuss pre Wimbledon results with Halle, Queens, Berlin. Tommy Paul gains number one knocking out Taylor Fritz and is number one American. Jess Pegula is back from injury. Alexandra talks fashion at Vogue World. Ougi discusses his lessons on grass and what a player needs to remember on the grass surface. He chooses his favorites in the men and the women to make a run at Wimbledon. Alexandra joins in with her picks

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00:46:46

Dr. Federer and Welcome to the Grass

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2024/06/17

Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson on "Serving Aces" with co-host Hugues Laverdière talk about Roger Federer and his commencement speech at Dartmouth University, commanding the graduate audience with his timely discussion of life being bigger than a tennis court. He is now Dr. Roger Federer, with a Doctorate in Humane Letters.Alexandra brings in the Tony Awards to the conversation, discussing the big musical winner, "The Outsiders." Fascinating moments from Alicia Keyes,

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00:59:43

French Open Finals Day

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2024/06/10

In "Serving Aces", Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière talk French Open winners and losers - and why Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz are so far ahead of their peers. Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest male player to win Grand Slams on three surfaces hard, clay, and grass. Alcaraz commanded the fourth and fifth sets - against Zverev. Alexandra talks about Swiatek moving through easily after her tough match against Naomi Osaka. They discuss the difficulty of red clay and calling

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00:56:14

Everything French Open and Newsy Notes

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2024/06/03

In Serving Aces, Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière talk everything French Open. Iga Swiatek crying in the gym after beating Naomi Osaka. Novak Djokovic playing the longest match ever at the French Open. Emma Navarro making it to the fourth round and beating Madison Keys in the third round. They discuss European coaches, tactics and footwork. Alexandra rates the best food and nicest ambience at the four Grand Slams. The quote of the podcast went to Bill Walton, who passed away

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00:50:39

French Open 2024

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2024/05/27

Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière discuss the first week of the French Open 2024 in "Serving Aces." Ougi takes off 'in the ball is in Ougi's Court" with how to play on clay courts. Alexandra and Ougi break down the top five men and the top five women and talk about their clay ranking points for the season. Alexandra throws out the popcorn match with Nadal-Zverev on Monday morning. They make their picks for the French Open. Alexandra notes that Borg has the quote for any

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00:42:56

Rome, French Open Qualifying and Guest College...

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2024/05/22

Serving Aces, Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière talk Rome, French Open Qualifying, and in Ougi's "The Ball is in Ougi's Court," the duo invite Amelia Laverdière, Ougi's daughter onto the podcast. Amelia talks about her recent college graduation and her college tennis career. She graduated with an international business degree with honors in the Professional Tennis Management program. Only 8 schools in the United States have this program. Her school was Ferris

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00:36:44

Rock Star Rafa ...and Novak Wears a Bike Helmet...

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2024/05/13

Serving Aces, Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière. Alexandra and Ougi talk about young Ben Shelton and his clay court preparation in Rome. They discuss Novak Djokovic and his hit on the head by a metal water bottle. He most likely suffered a concussion and lost his match. Nadal's exit and the Rock Star audience of 15,000 people serenading him as he left Rome. Below the famous bridge. Like the Beatles. Strange times on the tennis tour with Camila Giorgi on the run

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01:02:54

Clay Season, Nadal, and The Tortured Poet Era has...

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2024/04/22

Alexandra and Ougi discuss, the clay court winners in Barcelona, Stuttgart. Nadal and his quotes on playing. Clay court style and who is successful at it. They discuss the WTA Tour going to Saudi Arabia for the year end Championships, and Martina Navratilova's statement about it. Alexandra brings in her newsy notes, including Zendaya on the cover of Vogue. And....The overnight drop of Miss Swift deluxe Tortured Poets Department Album. http://@Alexandrastevenson

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00:48:59

Monte Carlo, Players and more players…and Zendaya.

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2024/04/15

In Serving Aces, Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière talk tennis,golf, and newsy notes in pop culture.Alexandra says there are parallels in golf and tennis. She talks about Scottie Scheffler Masters win and the ability to bring in new people to his team, something she sees in tennis.Ougi talks about the Masters, including technique and what he saw. Alexandra and Ougi complimented England beating France in the BJK Cup and other Qualifying team. They talk Djokovic, his rough season,

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00:51:39

Championship Sunday! Womens NCAA Basketball-Tennis...

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2024/04/08

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière join together to break down sports across the board. The women's NCAA basketball leads the podcast with a cast of characters that has made everyone who cares about sport - tune in - in fact 14 million tuned in for Iowa-U Conn. Alexandra gives props to South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley - for her coaching and her fashion. She gives a nod to South Carolina Cardoza the 6'7" Brazilian - and says goodbye to 6 ft -three point genius - Caitlin Clark -

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00:48:25

Sinner, Collins win Miami - and Dimitrov brings the...

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2024/04/03

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière bring Serving Aces to a new level with a discussion of tennis and basketball. Alexandra discusses Dimitrov bringing the one-handed backhand back at the Miami Open - and putting himself into the top ten. Ougi joins in with the women and Danielle Collins -and in Ougi's court - he talks about the Serve and the difficulties and differences of getting a serve. Practice makes perfect, Ougi says. March Madness has been a huge success on both the men's

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00:51:26

Tennis Chaos Within ATP and WTA Tours Plus Cheaters...

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2024/03/27

Serving Aces, Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière talk Miami Open. The Saudi Arabia billion dollar bid to take over the ATP and WTA Tours. The Four Grand Slams coming up with the Premier Tour - trying to take it away from the Saudis. Alexandra spent the week at the Junior Easter Bowl. Ougi discusses cheating juniors and the rampant cheating on the tennis court - and how players are being taught to cheat. Ougi gives a suggestion in Ball is in Ougi's Court on how

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00:45:41

Indian Wells Wrap Up

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2024/03/18

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues "Ougi" Laverdiere discuss Carlos Alcaraz and the complete Spanish style of play during his matches at Indian Wells. They note that his second serve was impressive and the ability to come to net and keep Medvedev off balance. Medvedev showed that playing from the far back of the court didn't ultimately help him against Alcaraz. After the close first set that ended in a 7-5 tie for Alcaraz, Medvedev lost any glitter he might have had with his

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00:52:06

Indian Wells...AND..."I'm Just Ken"

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2024/03/12

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière talk about Novak Djokovic's three set loss to the Italian, Luca Nardi, a 20 year-old, who kept Djokovic's poster on his bedroom wall in the town of Pesaro, Italy.Alexandra discusses the extra sand that is used to lay the court - prior to the tournament start -that is making it difficult for players in their matches. Alexandra says the ball jumps up at them. Alexandra says you have to hit hard and heavy to make the ball

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00:30:38

Indian Wells preview.. and Inside the Mind of an 11...

SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson ·

2024/03/04

Alexandra Stevenson in Serving Aces, discusses the Nadal Alcaraz exhibition, Alcaraz winning. She moves on to the top five women seeds and the top five men seeds at Indian Wells, which begins Wednesday. Alexandra welcomes her youngest guest, junior tennis player, Kareena Cross - no. 6 in 12s and no. 36 in the nation in 12s. Kareena discusses what it's like to be a junior player, her goals, and her analysis of the professionals - which is entertaining and shows what's inside the mind of an 11

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00:52:58

Dear Coco, You Were Right

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2024/02/26

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière break down the incident in the Dubai Tennis Championships when Coco Gauff had an altercation with the chair umpire Pierre Bacchi. Alexandra examines the idea of an older white man talking down to a young black woman. The argument went on for about five to six minutes - Coco demanding a Tour Supervisor and Bacchi refusing.Coco was playing Pliskova and it was Coco serving at 4-2 when Pliskova hit her serve in the net. Bacchi called the serve out

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00:51:18

No more one-handed backhands?

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2024/02/19

Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière in Serving Aces discuss the one handed back hand - the art of the one-handed backhand and why it is disappearing. Alexandra says no more one-handed players in men's top 10 with the new rankings. Sakkari and Pegula let go of their coaches. Sakkari had Tom Hill for six years. Pegula had David Witt for five years. They discuss winners and losers in the different ATP and WTA Tours. Alexandra mentions the NBA All Star Game. Tells Ougi about Steph Curry and

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00:47:15

Everything Post Super Bowl...And a little Tennis

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2024/02/13

Super Bowl is a worldwide event and certainly an American national unofficial holiday. Alexandra and Ougi in Serving Aces do a next day post super Bowl wrap up with the highlights that brought the Chiefs their Championships 25-22. Alexandra talks about Patrick Mahomes and his amazing ability to make plays when it matters and the wild defensive play on both sides. The duo gets in Usher, fashion, Super Bowl ads and their favorites.They talk about the football mental toughness. Alexandra stands up

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00:38:46

Newsy Notes on Super Bowl-The Tennis World and The...

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2024/02/06

Ougi is in Las Vegas with his family. Alexandra talked about the scene in front of him - Las Vegas spread outing front of him. They talk 49ers KC Chiefs. Alexandra says her heart is with Mahomes but she picks 49ers to win and Ougi picks the Chiefs. They talk where in the world is tennis in a season that has everyone yawning so far. David Witt leaving Jessica Pegula as her coach was biggest news. Carlos Alcaraz has a BMW commercial. Osaka is a wild card in Abu Dahbi. Big question is can she

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00:46:29

Chiefs-49ers win! Sinner and Sabalenka win at AO

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2024/01/29

Alexandra Stevenson in "Serving Aces," with co-host Hugues Laverdière open the podcast with the biggest weekend in the NFL - the AFC and NFC Championships. Kansas City won the AFC - and San Francisco - won the NFC Championships. The interesting part of this podcast are the mental challenges that all of the teams and athletes faced this weekend. Alexandra emphasized that it was the biggest sports weekend for her with football, tennis, and figure skating at US Nationals. Alexandra and

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