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Alexandra Stevendon and Hugues Laverdière break down the Australian Open winners. Alexandra talks Rybakina dominance on her serve and Alcaraz brilliance in everything! They take a look at how Djokovic managed his amazing play in Sinners match. The duo discusses Novak's Speech and his acknowlodgement of Rafa in the stands. 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 Hugues Laverdière talk everything Australian Open in “Serving Aces.”  Alexandra snd Ougi discuss the heat and the new rules. The two of them choose their favorites to move into the semi finals. The duo wrapped up the first week and picked their winners on both sides. They talked about Osaka and fashion. Could there be a secret beef in fashion and agents with Sabalenka (Gucci) and Osaka with Nike couture. Shelton and girl friend and her new deal. Who makes more money?   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 diamonds and fashion including winners and losers.  Donna Vekic' diamond company gave each woman in the main draw a diamond bracelet.  Venus Williams was up 4-0 in the third - but somehow collapsed in technique and serve - and lost.  The Open had a record breaking crowd of 73,000 on the first day, with many of the fans rushing to see Alex Eala the young Filipino, who has become a breakout star on the WTA Tour with the amount of fans anxious to see her play.  From Hong Kong to Melbourne they are driven by Ella's tenacity.  She has given her country a lot to cheer.  The Aussies brought out Federer and Agassi to play Rafter and Hewitt in a pre first round doubles exhibition.  The retired Ash Barty came out to relieve a rather winded Agassi.Djokovic Alcaraz easily through as were Pegula, Gauff, Swiatek, Andrea.  Wimbledon champion Vondrousova had to withdraw because of a shoulder injury and Felix Auger Aliassime retired to cramping.  Ball is in Ougi's court talks about why the first round is so important and difficult to get through - as Alexandra attests to her play early in her career.  Podcast quote goes to Mark Twain and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, the Indiana University quarterback. 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 everything Australia as the Australian Open 2026 begins January 19.  They talk winners and losers in the pre tournaments to the Australian Open.  Ougi looks at the Tsonga Mouratoglou fight on Instagram.  Alexandra says they need to squash their beef.  Djokovic leaving PTPA and pulling out of Adelaide.  All preparation for Australia and his 25th Grand Slam. Newsy Notes included Shelton and USA soccer star Trinity Rodman, the Shelton girl friend,  doing suicides on court.  Louis Vuitton Hotel in NYC for 130 year anniversary of LV logo.  Venus Williams and her serve let her down.  Alexandra says fix her serve and she can go deep.  Her groundstrokes are good.  Venus has wild card at Australian Open. A lot of tennis covered in this podcast. 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 open the podcast on Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero big split.  Alcaraz team led by his father - chose to give Ferrero an ultimatum - a take it or leave it situation.  Alexandra and Ougi break down the surprising split.  Lerner Tien wins the Next Gen with Michael Chang in the audience as his coach.  Naomi Osaka leaves the agency she founded - Evolve - and is going back to IMG, her original agency.  The ATP introduces new rules for extreme heat.  Alexandra and Ougi discuss the breakout stars in 2025.  Ougi looks ahead to 2026 and Alexandra joins in with her picks to make a big splash including players who won't win a Grand Slam but will mix it up and make the Tours exciting in 2026. 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 players choices of end of season days of preparation for the next season - or one big vacation.  Ougi talks about the importance and difference of volleys and overheads.  Newsy Notes.  Shadeur Sanders won with the Browns.  Davis Cup and Fed Cup Italy takes both men and women's events.  Billie Jean King turns 82.  Snoop Dog hosts a college bowl game in Arizona and for the first time in college athletics the sponsor is alcohol - "Gin and Juice" - Snoop Dog's alcohol company. 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 Sinner and Alcaraz.  They talk about why these two athletes are far superior to any men in the field.  Ball is in Ougi's court is about volleys and will there be more volleys at the net?  Newsy Notes Bravo Con and all the Housewives in Las Vegas.  Djokovic says he is playing to the 2028 Olympics.  He will be a top 4 seed in Australia.  Alexandra and Ougi talked about exhibitions in December. 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 the title winning championship for Rybakina in Riyadh.  Alexandra and Ougi talk about Rybakina's dominating game. They discuss the men's round robin in Turin Italy.  Alcaraz and Sinner.  Newsy notes and quote of the podcast from Djokovic. 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 Championship for the women and the men.  First up, the women in Riyadh. Rybakina has a good shot with her serve.  Four American women in the Finals.  Sinner claims number one.  Sinner and Alcaraz lead the eight men in the Championships.  In Turin, Italy.  Ougi talks why Sinner and Alcaraz lead - so far apart from the other men in the field.  Newsy notes catches up on Lindsay Vonn's comeback and football and baseball. 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 Medvedev and his win.  Felix and his win.  Fernandez, Rybakina - all winning.  Alexandra brought up Tiafoe firing his whole team and what she thinks he should do - including making his serve better.  Rune injured End of season.  Medvedev dedicating win to his daughter Victoria.  Newsy notes Travis Kielce has buzz cuts.  Martina Navritalova and Julia and Housewives of Miami. Alexandra noted the struggling Arch Manning, a young quarterback she is watching this college season.  Colorado beat Iowa State.  Big 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 talk Shanghai for the men and Wuhan for the women.  There is a fun Cousin final in Shanghai that leaves one cousin with painful cramps and the other one with the title.  Both are Frenchmen.  Gauff wins Wuhan.  Alexandra talks Federer and slow courts.  They talk Grand Slams.  Australian Open will do three weeks of entertainment, the Happy Slam and a full three weeks of fun for all the fans.  Australia wasn't letting the US Open get the better of them with their first week entertainment.  They talk sets at Grand Slams.  Alexandra wants two out of three for men.  Ougi isn't sure what he wants.  Alexandra talks about the shocking death of the iconic Diane Keaton and Keaton's movies that affected Alexandra throughout her tennis career.  Alexandra talks Arch Manning and Colorado.  She talks NFL.  Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl and Taylor Swift's new Showgirl album. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Serving Aces" with Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdiere talk about the Davis Cup loss against the Czechs.  Alexandra questions Ougi about the long schedule for men and women with mounting injuries.  Newsy notes has Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner dating the same girl at the US Open.  Alexandra says someone took a page out of the movie "Challengers." 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 US Open winners and losers.  They talk about the brilliance of Alcaraz and the 15 day training camp that helped him beat Sinner.  Alexandra lays out the fall season in tennis.  In Newsy notes Alexandra and Ougi talk about football, fashion week, and the MTV awards, including Lady Gaga.  They discuss serves and the success of the US Open with its biggest celebrity audience ever. 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 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.