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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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00:36:44

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

SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson ·

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...

SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson ·

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.

SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson ·

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...

SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson ·

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

SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson ·

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...

SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson ·

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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00:49:54

T Swift Fashion Tennis WAGS and AO day 9

SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson ·

2024/01/22

Alexandra and Ougi talk Taylor Swift and her cool jackets that she wears to the Chiefs games. Alexandra gives a shout out to two insta-influencers who are WAGS, the girl friends of Taylor Fritz and Francis Tiafoe. Alexandra says they have the best AO fashion beating out any players. Alexandra and Ougi discuss Australia Day 9 - men's and Women's players. Alexandra and Ougi note that's its the biggest weekend in sport with the NFL Divisional games. 8 teams started - and four teams moved on to next

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01:02:28

AO Day 7 and NFL divisional games with Special Guest...

SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson ·

2024/01/20

Alexandra and Ougi bring in D.J. Linx and discuss the players at the Australian Open. They talk Day Seven matches . Medvedev. Gauff. Felix. Shelton. Paul. The women who went down. The men who went down. Kyrgios and his lack of sparkling personality - unable at this time to bring controversial and fun banter in the television box as a commentator. Kyrgios is big on social media - but D.J. Linx points out writing on twitter is totally different than being in person on television in the box. It

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00:31:46

Australian Open 2024 Day Three Wrap Up

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2024/01/16

Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière talk about Day Three at Australian Open on MLK Day. The duo talks about Osaka losing, Swiatek winning - and Felix and Thiem matches. Sad to see Murray, Wawrinka and Raonic exit early. Alexandra talks about the open bars around the Aussie Open grounds, Chuckie Cheese moving to Australia - and Queen Mary from Hobart rising to Queen of Denmark with King Frederik. Alexandra announces Nadal's ambassador role in Saudi Arabia and John McEnroe's

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00:50:39

Bad Boy Nick Kyrgios plays it safe in ESPN booth with...

SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson ·

2024/01/15

Serving Aces has a special guest in Coach Eric Riley from Philadelphia. Riley coached Lisa Raymond and Pam Shriver. Riley graduated from Penn and was the first Black Captain of the Penn tennis team. He now coaches rising junior tennis players and travels the country helping their development in tournaments and practice weeks. Alexandra calls it her "Coaches Corner" on Day 2 of the Australian Open. The trio discusses the matches from Day 1 and what is happening in Day 2. The topic of

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00:46:47

Stop Comparing Coco Gauff to Serena Williams

SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson ·

2024/01/14

Alexandra Stevenson brings a fun program with her co-host and coach Hugues Laverdière and Eliot Teltscher, formerly 6 in the world in 1983. She calls it "Coaches Corner" - something she plans to do during the Australian Open with Ougi and other coaches. Alexandra pointedly says the pundits need to quit comparing Coco Gauff to Serena Williams. Alexandra says they compare Coco to Serena because she is black. So. She says - stop doing that - compare Coco to herself. Eliot says she plays

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00:35:21

Aussie Open Preview

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2024/01/11

"Serving Aces: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson" - and with co-host Hugues Laverdiere. The duo breaks down key parts and exciting matchups for the 2024 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the professional tennis season. The two give their picks for the winners in the men's and women's draw. Alexandra ends with newsy notes in the tennis world. Alexandra and Ougi will post their podcast wrap-up of the 2024 Australian Open each night of the tournament January 14-28.

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