SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and Ougi talk about Osaka's 87 percent first serves, her power taking out the number one Sabalenka. Eala has a breakthrough beating Swiatek to Rd of 16 beating the defending champion.  Eala will play against Paolini in the Round of 16.  Felix had a big win in five sets against Fokina.  He almost had a fist fight at the end because of Fokina's shenani...

In "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 tal...

In "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, Zver...

In "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 D...

In "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...

In "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...

In “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 fro...

In "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 fine...

In "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...

In "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 c...

In "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 -...

Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière in “Serving Aces” talk about third round winners and losers. Alexandra and Ougi pick their favorites and talk about Alexandra Eala and her grit and attitude 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 the draw for the men and women at Indian Wells 2026.  They discuss the players stranded in the Middle East because of the War - including Medvedev.  Ougi and Alexandra discuss last year's winners Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva.  Alexandra and Ougi talk about first round matchups.  Ben Shelton will play Quinn o...

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere discuss winners and losers on the ATP and WTA.  But first - they open with hockey and USA Gold for the hockey team. First time in 46 years since the 1980 Miracle team.  They move on to talk about winners and losers on the ATP and WTA Tours.  Alexandra talks about Lerner Tien and watching him perform in front of her at De...

  In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdiere discuss the Olympics and tennis - especially the shocking fall from Gold for Ilia Malinin.  Alexandra notes Malinin's comments on the negative backlash that he received from the Internet.  Ougi talks about the ball controversy from Medvedev in Rotterdam.  It's Black history month.  Maria Sakkari moved 18 spots. Ben Shelton won...

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 informatio...

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 (Guc...

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 rush...

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 preparati...

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 le...

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....

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...

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...

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 oth...

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 cu...