Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière discuss the first week of the French Open 2024 in "Serving Aces." Ougi takes off 'in the ball is in Ougi's Court" with how to play on clay courts. Alexandra and Ougi break down the top five men and the top five women and talk about their clay ranking points for the season. Alexandra throws out the popcorn match with Nadal-Zverev on Monday morning. They make their picks for the French Open. Alexandra notes that Borg has the quote for any player - especially on the red clay: "My greatest point is my persistence. I never give up in a match. However down I am - I fight until the last ball."

Serving Aces, Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière talk Rome, French Open Qualifying, and in Ougi's "The Ball is in Ougi's Court," the duo invite Amelia Laverdière, Ougi's daughter onto the podcast. Amelia talks about her recent college graduation and her college tennis career. She graduated with an international business degree with honors in the Professional Tennis Management program. Only 8 schools in the United States have this program. Her school was Ferris State University in Michigan.

Aside from discussing qualifying at the French - Ougi and Alexandra pick a Beatles group in tennis - Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andre Agassi, and John McEnroe. Alexandra told Ougi those four would totally be the Beatles in tennis.

Newsy notes looks at the Cannes Film Festival, J Lo, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.

They remind everyone that they will have the French Open rundown next Sunday.

Serving Aces, Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière. Alexandra and Ougi talk about young Ben Shelton and his clay court preparation in Rome. They discuss Novak Djokovic and his hit on the head by a metal water bottle. He most likely suffered a concussion and lost his match. Nadal's exit and the Rock Star audience of 15,000 people serenading him as he left Rome. Below the famous bridge. Like the Beatles. Strange times on the tennis tour with Camila Giorgi on the run allegedly from tax authorities. She's quietly retired. Tsitispas and Badosa break up. Truest Love story with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Taylor in Paris. New outfits. Versace. And, Including Kansas City Chiefs red outfit. Kelce watched her concert. Yannik Noah day at the French Open. The quote of the day: "I have always considered tennis as a combat in an arena between two gladiators - who have their racquets and their courage as their weapons." Yannik Noah

Alexandra and Ougi discuss, the clay court winners in Barcelona, Stuttgart. Nadal and his quotes on playing. Clay court style and who is successful at it. They discuss the WTA Tour going to Saudi Arabia for the year end Championships, and Martina Navratilova's statement about it. Alexandra brings in her newsy notes, including Zendaya on the cover of Vogue. And....The overnight drop of Miss Swift deluxe Tortured Poets Department Album. http://@Alexandrastevenson

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.

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière join together to break down sports across the board. The women's NCAA basketball leads the podcast with a cast of characters that has made everyone who cares about sport - tune in - in fact 14 million tuned in for Iowa-U Conn. Alexandra gives props to South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley - for her coaching and her fashion. She gives a nod to South Carolina Cardoza the 6'7" Brazilian - and says goodbye to 6 ft -three point genius - Caitlin Clark - who brought the game of women's basketball in college - to new heights - and maybe even greater heights in the WNBA where Clark is going next.

Ougi's court talks about Danielle Collins - the power and consistency that made her game a winning proposition for 13 matches. They note that she was crushing second serves - and perhaps the women on the WTA Tour should take note that taking out the second serve wins championships. Alexandra discusses her era in the early 2000s and how her first serve and second serve led the Tour. Alexandra and Ougi also talk about the Tiafoe-Shelton finals in Houston - and throw out coaching advice to Tiafoe, who got rid of his coach. Sadly, they talk about Nadal and not being able to play Monte Carlo. They wonder if Roland Garros will be in the cards for the likable Grand Slam Champion Nadal.

Alexandra throws in some newsy notes about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Beyonce and her Cowboy Carter album, and fashion meeting sport - with all the big designers looking to partner with elite athletes. Ougi reminds Alexandra that the Masters is around the corner - and he will be bringing his golf expertise to the podcast - as Ougi has a golf academy with his tennis academy.

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière bring Serving Aces to a new level with a discussion of tennis and basketball. Alexandra discusses Dimitrov bringing the one-handed backhand back at the Miami Open - and putting himself into the top ten. Ougi joins in with the women and Danielle Collins -and in Ougi's court - he talks about the Serve and the difficulties and differences of getting a serve. Practice makes perfect, Ougi says. March Madness has been a huge success on both the men's and women's games. Indeed, Alexandra mentions that the women had 12 million viewers on ESPN for the Iowa-LSU matchup. Caitlin Clark was a major draw, but so was Kim Mulkey and her LSU team including Angel Reese - who was decidedly quiet in the game without her normal trash talking. Alexandra brings in some newsy notes and talks about the three Presidents at a fundraiser in NYC for Joe Biden's campaign. It was Biden, Obama, and Clinton. They raised 26 million dollars. The quote of the podcast was from Obama.

Serving Aces, Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière talk Miami Open. The Saudi Arabia billion dollar bid to take over the ATP and WTA Tours. The Four Grand Slams coming up with the Premier Tour - trying to take it away from the Saudis. Alexandra spent the week at the Junior Easter Bowl. Ougi discusses cheating juniors and the rampant cheating on the tennis court - and how players are being taught to cheat. Ougi gives a suggestion in Ball is in Ougi's Court on how to combat bullies on the tennis court. Newsy notes covers Princess Catherine of Wales, Travis Kielce and Taylor Swift, the Skating World Championships.