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SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson
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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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Serena's match at Wimbledon!
1w ago00:39:51Tap to summarizeIn "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere talk about Serena Williams' return to Centre Court Wimbledon. Alexandra and Ougi agreed that her shots are there and she can take her game and play this summer and to the US Open. Serena wants the Olympics and this path will get her there - with sister Venus - and maybe change the rules to make the team. Alexandra talked about Serena's opponent Maya Joint, an American who moved to Australia to play for Australia as her father is Australian. Joint had former player Samantha Stozur and a grand assortment of coaches and trainers in her box. The pundits forgot to mention that Joint won two titles last year including Eastbourne and was in the midst of a sophomore slump. However, she was a more credible opponent than anyone thought. Joint maintained her game plan throughout - And Alexandra and Ougi discuss the match. Fashion at Wimbledon. Blazers, Coats, Osaka. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Wimbledon 2026 Draw. How Will Serena Play?
2w ago00:51:52Tap to summarizeIn "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere talk Wimbledon. The 2026 draw is out and the duo has their opinions on who will get through. There's always Sinner. But, Alexandra says why not Shelton? Alexandra goes even farther and chooses Pegula. Ougi chooses Sinner. Of Course. And Rybakina. The duo analyze Serena, Eala, Pegula, Gauff. Sinner, Shelton, Zverev. A player makes 1.2 million to get to the semifinals now. 80,000 pounds was in Alexandra's 1999 Wimbledon semifinal. Alexandra sends a prayer to Chris Evert, whose cancer has returned. She mentions the Evert-Navritalova documentary. They discuss the player "collabs" with sponsors. Men and their round sunglasses and more fashion to come at Wimbledon, including an entire strawberry collection. Don't forget she reminds - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce gigantic party at Madison Square Garden. Alexandra thinks they are already married quietly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Serena Takes Wild Card AT Wimbledon; Eala Stars in Birmingham and Berlin
2w ago00:42:25Tap to summarizeIn "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdiere discuss Serena taking the Wimbledon wild card and her chances. Anything is possible. Serena will make a huge impact. Eala made decisive strides winning Birmingham and getting to the Semifinals at Berlin. Tiafoe made a big move by getting past Finals and winning Halle, beating Fritz. Andy Murray is giving it a go with Jack Draper to see if the coaching genius will work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Ougi is Back From Paris AND Venus and Serena are Playing at Wimbledon
3w ago00:59:07Tap to summarizeIn "Serving Aces, Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdiere talk French Open, Ougi's visit to Paris and the Grass season. They talk about Serena playing doubles in Queens and Berlin. They talk about the possibility of a wild card for Serena to play singles at Wimbledon. Ougi visited Paris with his extended family. He reminds Alexandra about the beauty of Paris and the French Open including bringing back a Wilson 2026 ball. Alexandra also reminds Ougi of their time together as coach and player at Wimbledon - they talk memories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Hot Clay, Chaos and Triumph- Roland Garros First Week
Jun 100:58:12Tap to summarizeIn "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere talk Week One at the French Open. The clay is hot, hot from extraordinary warm weather. Two 19 year old men are bringing the youth factor to the French - Jodar and Fonseca. Fonseca was playing his match against Rudd in front of the iconic Guga. There were terrible calls and Alexandra and Ougi discuss what could have been. Tiafoe brought drama by squaring off against his opponent at the net. The French Open will crown first time champions in women and men. Newsy notes includes the Western Conference Finals and the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA. Alexandra talks Osaka's couture looks and setting the tone for fashion with her coming years on Tour. Alexandra and Ougi picked their winners after Week One. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →French Open Day 1-and Hot weather!
May 2500:47:36Tap to summarizeIn “Serving Aces” Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière talk about the first round of the French Open. They take a look at the balance of recovery and play on red clay, one of the toughest surfaces because of the bounce of the ball, the slower clay from a crushed red brick base. The duo looks at the Fritz loss and the possibilities for the next rounds. French open media ban from players won’t continue because organizers have promised to discuss more prize money at the end of the tournament. Newsy notes and profound podcast quote. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →French Open and the Non-Boycott - Player Protest.
May 2200:49:08Tap to summarizeIn "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere talk French Open Draw.Who will meet and who will win. The players are still protesting the lack of more percentage in prize money from French Open. They have agreed to play, but they are only doing 10 minutes of news and five minutes of video at press day tomorrow. During the tournament they must interview or be fined. Alexandra chooses Sinner to win it all and for the women, Svitolina. Gael Monfils last tournament at French Open and they can ride off into the Sunset. Ougi picked Svitolina and Andreeva. Interesting first round matchups including Townsend and Gauff. Djokovic and Sinner are on opposites sides. Alcaraz is still out with his wrist injury. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Rome. Player Revolt?
May 1200:51:16Tap to summarizeIn "Serving Aces", Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere talk the second week of Rome. Sinner. Sabalenka going out in the first week to Cirstea in three sets. Sabalenka is off to recover for the French - if she doesn't boycott. The possible boycott of the French Open is because the prize money only went up 9.5 percent. The players feel they are not getting enough revenue back - yet the French Open organizers say their revenue goes for the good causes of redefining grassroots tennis. Alexandra feels now is the time with social media that the players may boycott. Ougi disagrees. The duo discuss the women and the quarters including Pegula, Ostapenko Cirstea Rybakina, Svitalina, Gauff, Swiatek. Alexandra talks about the Met Gala, Devil Wears Prada, and more summer movies coming. Venus is the Gatorade ambassador to look into women's hydration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Madrid, Rome, French Open, Met Gala and Golden Tempo Wins
May 400:43:16Tap to summarizeIn "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdiere talk about winners and losers in the clay season, with a special look at Jannik Sinner. He's the big winner with 28 1000 masters wins on the ATP. Sinner will play Rome as he sees his way to even more accolades in his young career. Kostyuk, had a break through win against Andreeva in the Finals of Madrid. Both players were coached by female coaches, which is a first in a Final to have two women in the coaching boxes. Ougi discusses the difficulties of serving on Red Clay. Formula One Miami. Cherie DeVaux is the first female trainer to win at the Kentucky Derby. Met Gala First Monday in May. Devil Were Prada2 opened to a huge weekend audience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →CLAY COURTS, Madrid, Newsy Notes
Apr 2800:49:55Tap to summarizeIn "Serving Aces", following a few weeks away, Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdiere are back talking about the ups and downs of a difficult red clay season. Alcaraz is out with a wrist injury, Madrid was struck by a viral outbreak that affected several players. Ben Shelton wins Munich. First American to win since Agassi above a 250. Alcaraz changed his serve and made it wristy - which could have affected his injury. Alexandra talked about the Pam Shriver Yonex Mental Mindset Program - and her recent involvement helping Dayana Yaztremska with her serve during two events - Charleston and Miami. They covered other red clay tournaments and the difficulty of the movement as well as the serve preparation. Newsy notes said King Charles and Queen Camilla are arriving in America. Fernando Mendoza is the number one pick in the draft to the Las Vegas Raiders - and Alexandra gave one of his quotes a shout out in podcast quote of the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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