SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson Bleav

Serving Aces, Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverderie discuss the third and fourth rounds at the French Open. Alexandra asks Ougi why he feels the French teach a higher level of coaching as do most European coaches.

Alexandra Stevenson in "Serving Aces" joins her co-host Hugues Laverdière to discuss the first week of the French Open. They note that it is 50 years since Bjorn Borg and Chris Evert won their French Opens in 1974. Evert has seven French Opens and Borg has six.

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière talk Rome, French Open Qualifying, and equating icons Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal with the Beatles. Alexandra and Ougi invite Amelia, Ougi's daughter, into the podcast to discuss her college tennis career - and her recent graduation. Alexandra and Ougi think about scenarios for next week's French Open main draw, looking at both the men and women.

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière talk French Open Preview, Rome, Novak Djokovic, Young Ben Shelton, Taylor Swift, Nadal the Rock Star and Novak Djokovic wearing a bike helmet.

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.

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.