SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson Bleav
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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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Clay Season, Nadal, and The Tortured Poet Era has arrived!
Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière on Serving Aces have a conversation about clay court tennis, Rafael Nadal, and Taylor Swift's new album, "Tortured Poets Department." Alexandra talks about playing doubles and the desire to win. The duo discuss Rudd, Tsitsipas, Zendaya, Nadal, Navritalova.
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Monte Carlo, Players and more players…and Zendaya.
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, and questioning Nadal playing in Barcelona - and beyond.
Alexandra’s newsy notes include Zendaya and her high fashion in promoting her Movie, “Challengers.” She talks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Coachella, the music festival. Alexandra ends with a Tiger Woods quote. “The greatest thing about tomorrow is I will be better than I am today.” Alexandra said in regard to tennis - the tennis court is your sanctuary. -
Championship Sunday! Womens NCAA Basketball-Tennis and Pop Culture around the Town.
"Serving Aces", Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière discuss women's basketball championship, men's and women's tennis, and bits and pieces of pop culture. Alexandra and Ougi break down Danielle Collins 13 match run and why her game is winning on the women's tour. Alexandra shouts out to Ben Shelton and Francis Tiafoe for a hard fought Final in Houston - and offers coaching advice to Tiafoe.
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Sinner, Collins win Miami - and Dimitrov brings the One-Handed BH into the top ten!
"Serving Aces," Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laveridere discuss the Miami Open, the one-handed backhand making a comeback with Dimitrov, March Madness, and Barack Obama.
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Tennis Chaos Within ATP and WTA Tours Plus Cheaters in Junior Tennis and Where in the World is Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift?
Serving Aces, Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière discuss the recent Saudi Arabia billion dollar bid to buy into the ATP and WTA Tours - and the subsequent Premier Tour presented by the Four Grand Slams to keep the Saudis out. A lot here with human rights, integrity and possibly losing the history and tradition of tennis due to PIF and their bids - much like LIV and golf. Alexandra spent the week at the Junior Easter Bowl and was appalled by the blatant cheating from players in the 12 and under event. Ougi discusses what to do when you face a cheater.
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Indian Wells Wrap Up
"Serving Aces" Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière cover the semi finals and finals of the Indian Wells 1000 Masters Tournament for the Men on the ATP and WTA 1000. Alexandra and Ougi talk about Carlos Alcaraz and his Spanish style of play against Medvedev and throughout the tournament. They discuss the women and the winner Swiatek. Alexandra reminds Ougi that the March Madness brackets are out for the women and the men.