SERVING ACES: Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson

Alexandra Stevenson in "Serving Aces," joins Hugues Laverdière to discuss the book, Fourth Wing, that Alexandra is reading. They jump to the crisis with WTA player Simona Halep and her ban from tennis for taking collagen laced with Roxadustat. Today, Halep says she will never trust again because her coach Patrick Mouratoglou admitted he gave it to her. Her appeal will be announced in February 2024. Alexandra gives her opinion. Halep says if the appeal doesn't go her way and she is banned, she will retire. Alexandra suggests a player is responsible and how important teams with checks and balances are - and she takes a look at young Ben Shelton and his father, Brian. Ougi and Alexandra briefly touch on Australia and Djokovic. Ougi's the Ball is In Ougi's Court talks about goal setting. Alexandra talks movies. Holiday vintage favorites and George Clooney's new Christmas Day movie, "The Boys in the Boat." Alexandra and Ougi give the recreational players three tips to take on the court when everyone is playing in leagues and tournaments this holiday season. The quote of the podcast goes to "The Boys in the Boat"..."Boys, you must find it in yourselves to go on when you think there is nothing left." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Serving Aces, Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson. Alexandra and co-host Ougi talk about tennis, football, basketball, pop culture. Alexandra tells Ougi that Novak Djokovic admitted on 60 minutes that he isn't friends with Rafael Nadal - who is coming back to Australia - and Roget Federer. He said maybe one day. He says he's the best, and he isn't afraid to tell everyone. They discuss why his game is extraordinary and Alexandra says he's ready for five more years and feels he's coming out blasting at the Australian Open. They talk who won and lost in the NFL. Ougi's corner was about working on strengths instead of weaknesses. Alexandra talks about Nick Kyrgios not playing in Australia due to injury but his big visit with Kevin Garnett. Willy Wonka, Aquaman, Boys in the Boat, the Julia Roberts movie on Netflix. Alexandra talks about Fourth Wing, the book and wanting to have a dragon and Xaden for a boyfriend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Serving Aces, Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière join together to discuss a myriad of topics that covers tournaments, tennis politics, football, Taylor Swift, the number one book on NYT "The Fourth Wing" - movies, Simon Biles. Ougi's corner talks rituals. Alexandra talks about her rituals in her early career and what she ate and how she slept. Alexandra touches on LBGTQ in Saudi Arabia and the new controversy of the WTA going to Saudi Arabia for next year's Finals. Martina Navritalova is against it. Alexandra mentions Martina's wife, Julia and the Housewives of Miami. Rafael Nadal is training in Kuwait. He practiced with Arthur Fils, the Next Gen finalist. Who knows? Alexandra says, Nadal might get a few gold bars to practice in Kuwait. Jessica Pegula is on the cover of Forbes Magazine, the ninth highest paid woman on the WTA Tour. And her father is a billionaire - and owner of two professional teams. Alexandra tells about the new Harvard class on Taylor Swift. English 183. A deep look at Taylor Swift, her catalogue, storytelling, and how she fits in the literary world. The professor will team Swift lyrics with William Wordsworth, Willa Cather, Samuel Taylor Coleridge - and others. Cher has the number one Christmas song! This podcast is a pop culture explosion of entertaining stories. The podcast quote is "We have loved, others will love, and we will teach them how." William Wordsworth, the Romantic English Poet in the 1800s - smack in the middle of the Romantic Age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Serving Aces, Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière. Alexandra gives Ougi a shout out for his birthday. They get right into Beyonce - because she debuted her LA movie premiere on Ougi's 50th birthday week-end. Jannik Sinner played brilliantly - to assist Italy in a big way to win Davis Cup. They talk about Sinner beating Djokovic in semifinals. Alexandra brings up Leyton Hewitt the Aussie coach who went down with his team in the Finals. Alexandra talks about Sinner changing his serve and how his team specifically changed motions etc. in the serve during the season. The Australian Open will bring the players in just after Christmas - and for more and more players - before Christmas to get used to the Australian summer. Alexandra and Ougi smooth out the NFL season leading into the 13th week. And Alexandra, forever a Coach Prime fan - tells about the end of his season and what's next for Colorado. The Ball is in Ougi's Court talks about getting into a "zone." Or "zoning." Ougi talks about getting into a mental state and getting into a relaxed physical being. Ougi reminds Alexandra about how he helped her to get relaxed during their time as coach and student. Alexandra throws in Pete Carroll, the coach of the Seattle Seahawks, his positive attitude even though his team is 6-5. She addresses his partner and sports psychologist, Mike Gervais - who has long been a Seahawks advisor. The podcast quote goes to First Lady Rosalyn Carter, who died Nov.19 - wife of the 39th President, Jimmy Carter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Serving Aces, Conversations with Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière discuss Novak Djokovic and his ATP tour Championship win on Sunday. They talk about how his forehand went to another level from Wimbledon, Cincinnati, and the US Open - to now. They take apart his majestic serve - 70 percent first serves and 64 percent second serves against Jannick Sinner in the Finals. Ougi's corner talks about how to handle nerves with breathing. Ougi talks how you display confidence on the tennis court. Alexandra discusses her Olympian Russian Wrestling coach - who taught her to breathe during Wimbledon 1999 - when she went from qualifying to the semifinals. Alexandra discusses Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift - and how Kelce is now a fashion question mark with his style. Vogue says he has stepped it up and he is looking for another fashion level. Look for Travis and Taylor to team up for fashion ads, for sure. Alexandra explores the Las Vegas Formula One Race with superstar Max Verstappen, the the best Formula One racer - he's won everything. He's 26 year old. Belgian-Dutch, but races under the Dutch flag, with Red Bull racing. Tennis Players Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz showed up in Vegas. They brought their Instagram-influencer girl friends. Justin Bieber showed up. Big stars - all to see Max. Alexandra teaches Ougi the Max Verstappen theme song - a song her teenage tennis students sing. Shout out to Deion Sanders. Alexandra says she believes - and Coach Prime never gives up. Novak gets the Podcast quote: "I am grateful to life." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Canada won the Billie Jean Cup. Co-host Hugues Laverdière "Ougi" talks about them beating Italy. Alexandra mentions Honor Titus. a black Brooklyn born artist who rendered beautiful art posters for the ATP Finals. The posters are limited edition for a week - a shadowy, colorful look at different players and their technique. Big news for Alexandra: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift in Buenos Aires for Taylor's Eras Tour. Travis flew from Germany on a private plane to make her concert and enjoyed the show with Taylor's father. Taylor surprised the Kansas City Chief player with new lyrics to her hit song, "Karma". She changed it to: "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me." Alexandra talks about it being a real love story. She wraps ups the first day of the ATP Finals and discusses the play of Tsitsipas - and the comments from former ATP Tour player Greg Rusedski. Rusedski says that Tsitsipas has gone backward in his game. Alexandra moves into talking about the Serve and how players need to pay attention to it in the off season - and talks about how to improve the serve for every player. She mentions the Toss as a big answer to making the Serve work. Ougi talks about placement players and touch players - and Alexandra joins in with her take on these players. Alexandra touches on the San Francisco 49ers righting their season - and gives a shout out to Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. They have lost their last four straight - and Coach Prime apologized to his fan base - and thanked them for their support - selling out the stadium, believing in the team. Alexandra gives him positive admiration for his talk about God - and teaching kids how to win. She asks - Ougi how do you teach kids how to win? They both discuss. Alexandra gives the podcast quote to Taylor Swift for changing her "Karma" lyrics to honor her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me." the End... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 22 on Serving Aces is mostly about the trouble with the WTA Tour. The top 20 women wrote a letter to the CEO Steve Simon to change working conditions, more financial compensation, and a myriad of other things that they feel is necessary for them to compete on the Tour. The Finals were played in bad weather with winds and rain in Cancun. Ougi discusses an aggressive baseline player in "The Ball is in Ougi's Court." Alexandra gives a shout out to Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes. She says she's still supporting them - though they are in a losing predicament in regard to a Bowl bid. Alexandra says someone needs to strengthen the offensive line so that Shadeur can play his game. His offensive stats are off the charts, but he's been sacked 41 times. Alexandra mentions Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce - and how Taylor has upset the betting world with her Chiefs' appearances. Finally, Alexandra gives a nod to the Dallas Cowboys iconic coach Tom Landry with a quote for Coach Prime - that Landry said in 1971. "A crushing setback today - yes - but I've learned that something constructive comes from defeat." 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 join together in Serving Aces to have conversations on Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce. Yes. Boyfriend. Girl Friend. For sure. Indoor tennis. Alexandra's remembrance of a big indoor season in 2002. Alexandra asks again for the ATP and WTA to join together in one association with one commissioner. Alexandra touches on the Israel War and how the Philadelphia Eagles used 10 empty seats and 10 American flags at the Sunday night game against Miami - possible Super Bowl contenders - and how the Eagles ownership wanted to show the NFL world that they stand with Israel and hopes of releasing all hostages, but in this case - 10 American hostages. Alexandra and Ougi go deep into their remembrance of the Indoor season for the women - that is no more. Driving a Porsche on the autobahn. Eating homemade jam and croissants. Choosing the right restaurant for the tournament week. They discuss indoor practice - and Ougi talks strategy and momentum shifts in a match. Ougi talks patterns and how to change your way in a match. Alexandra ends with a fun quote from Marilyn Monroe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alexandra Stevenson, Conversations with Alexandra and co-host Hugues Laverdière discuss tennis, possibility of WTA and ATP combining associations. Alexandra thinks Roger Federer should be the commissioner. Alexandra offers prayers to Israel - and talks about professional tennis players traveling to countries all over the world - and notes that because of the Israel War - the Tel Aviv Open was cancelled. The duo lead into Alexandra's five things that she teaches kids on her court - including believing in themselves. She discusses how she trains the kids to understand the game between the lines and how they can use their education in tennis in their lives off the court. The five things for kids on court - self esteem, team work, listening skills, problems, and focus. Alexandra also sends a shout out to Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. Rough go on Friday when they lost in a lopsided battle with Stanford. But she notes that they are leading the country in endorsements. Alexandra throws in - since the writer's strike - the new SNL - Saturday Night Live this past Saturday. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift made cameos. Alexandra says she feels they are real boyfriend-girlfriend - and is hoping for marriage. Alexandra ends the podcast with a romantic Travis Kelce quote - sure to end up in a Taylor Swift song. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alexandra Stevenson opens Serving Aces with "newsy" topics including Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes win against Arizona State leading them to a 4-2 record and maybe - a chance at a Bowl game. Alexandra talks about the NFL, the missing Taylor Swift in Minnesota, Travis Kelce injured ankle, San Francisco 49ers and Cowboys Sunday night game, baseball - and the legends leading the baseball telecasts including Derek Jeter, (Big Papi) David Ortiz, and Alex Rodriguez. Hugues aka "Ougi" introduces a new segment "The Ball is in Ougi's Court." He talks about mental pressure - and Alexandra gives stories of her playing days and mental toughness - how to be totally ready to play. The checklist for players. A must listen for the different types of junior player personalities on the tennis court. Making a game plan. The duo ends the podcast with the war in Israel and how political problems in countries affects professional tennis players. Alexandra talks about a bomb near her hotel in Turkey, Mexico situation with drug cartels. Moscow after 9-11 and armed guards. At the US Open, Chris Eubanks said he would play in Israel in the Fall. The Tel Aviv Open is in November - but with the war declared in Israel - the tournament will certainly be cancelled for the safety of everyone. The quote of the podcast goes to Dick Butkus, RIP..."I worked hard at becoming a professional football player - just like society says you should. It said you had to be fierce. Tough. I was tough" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Serving Aces offers a special look into the tennis landscape with pop culture and the NFL colliding into everyone's daily intake of news. That would be Taylor Swift appearing in Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce's box - with his mother, Donna - at Arrowhead Stadium. The new "maybe" couple did a nice walk outside the locker room, Taylor all smiles. Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière talk about the tennis season, where is Peng Shuai, and why is the WTA going to China? Money, of course. A brief look at the Laver Cup and the terrible schedule that the founding members including Roger Federer have to face. Alexandra gives a shout out to Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Serving Aces brings Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière back together after a Grand Slam summer hiatus. This episode discusses the University of Colorado and the football team. The Hollywood atmosphere surrounding the team has brought a world fascination to Coach Prime, Deion Sanders - and his team. Colorado is Alexandra's alma mater, so she was especially interested in the Colorado CSU game last Saturday. College football has never been so entertaining! Alexandra and Ougi discuss expectations for athletes, ATP, WTA stories, the Sabalenka racket smash - and the Halep four year drug ban. They also discuss coaching from the sidelines and how it has changed the game of tennis. And somehow Pickleball has become the fastest growing sport in America with Genie Bouchard and Jack Sock joining Pickleball teams. http://@alexandrastevenson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alexandra returns from three weeks in New York at the US OPEN. She welcomes back Ougi, and they discuss what went on at the Open, and thoughts on Djokovic and Gauff. All while watching Monday night football in the background! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alexandra Stevenson with Hugues Laverdière talk grass season warmups to Wimbledon on the ATP and WTA Tours. The duo comes up with fantasy coach and fantasy player for Wimbledon - men and women. They salute Wyndham Clark, the 29 year old from Colorado who won the US Open at the LA Country Club. Alexandra and Ougi discuss the differences in grass tournaments - and the platform underneath Wimbledon's grass and the special art form of making it the Wimbledon green. Alexandra discusses the change in grass seeds and why Wimbledon was slowed down for television. No longer serve volley winner. No more Boris Becker - as Ougi reminds, "Boom Boom" Becker. Field of Dreams. Alexandra discusses building a grass court 27 ft wide. Mowing the lawn to 8 mm. She talks about the guys at Wimbledon who measure the grass every morning. Alexandra is on her way to analyze Wimbledon for ESPN - as a commentator for the 2023 tournament. Alexandra talks about her collection of towels and how players revere the towels at Wimbledon. Ends with Walt Disney quote from the man, Walt Disney. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 13, Serving Aces, Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière discuss the semifinals and finals of the women and men at the French Open. John Austin returns to assist them in their recap. The trio all have wondrous words for Novak Djokovic and his 23rd Grand Slam, a historic day for tennis worldwide. Alexandra recalls that Novak really is the "wolf" - the animal from his country that he most identifies with in his competitive life. On the women's side, Swiatek brings her athletic presence to the court and Alexandra notes that this year's final had not just skilled players, but athletic women who took over the tennis court at Roland Garros. Alexandra points out that Tom Brady sat in Novak's box next to Djokovic's wife - and after - in Novak's speech, he included Brady in "the football stars" - the European soccer boys - who came out to cheer him on. She thought perhaps Novak didn't understand that one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play the game - was indeed - in his box! Alexandra gave a Tom Brady quote of the podcast to honor his first appearance at the French Open. http://@alexandrastevenson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alexandra and Ougi are joined by John Austin for Part 2 of Serving Aces episode 12http://@alexandrastevenson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 12, part one of Serving Aces. Alexandra Stevenson and co host Hugues Laverdière welcome guest John Austin, formerly 40 in the world on the ATP Tour with wins against McEnroe, Gomez, and Noah - among others. Alexandra leads Austin through many questions about the 1980s - and later the 1990s - and his coaching career. Austin took Michael Chang, the 1989 defending French Open champion back to Roland Garros the year after winning. Austin brings his memories of Chang and Paris - and takes a look at the present day players - including the results of the fourth round and looking ahead to the Finals weekend. Austin and Laverdiere both bring a "professorial" look at present day players. Alexandra adds her quote of the podcast taken from the Barbie movie - a summer blockbuster. http://@Alexandrastevenson 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, Episode 11, host Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière talk everything French Open. They discuss the first round results on the first day. Red clay vs green clay. Alexandra discusses how to bring your game to the red clay instead of adjusting to the red clay. Alexandra and Ougi project their semifinal picks in the top and bottom half of the draw. Alexandra talks about the Amazon movie "Air" and her visit to the Nike campus in Beaverton in 1999, including her first in-person meeting with Phil Knight at Wimbledon. Alexandra gives a Ben Affleck-Phil Knight quote from "Air -" and a look to the color of the summer - pink, with a nod to "Barbie Core."http://@alexandrastevesnon 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 discuss Rome and French Open qualifying. Medvedev and Rune - with Medvedev winning. Rybakina defeated Kalinina on the women's side. Alexandra found the women "boring" and the men entertaining on these slow wet clay courts. Rome was full of heavy conditions. Warmups to the French - and the deep look at French Open qualifying - and other Grand Slams. The types of players that have big games but are relegated to qualifying. Alexandra and Ougi discuss Michael Block, the golf pro who had an "ace" hole in one at the PGA Championship with Rory McElroy. The two of them throw in summer movies coming out and a sturdy quote from Indiana Jones.http://@alexandrastevenson 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 have a knack for placing pop culture right in the middle of tennis. From the Coronation to the Met Gala to the little horse that could, Mage, winning the Kentucky Derby, Alexandra and Ougi have a lot of fun with the world around them. The tennis topics are about the clay season and kick serves. They touch on mounting injuries and the challenges of playing on clay.http://@alexandrastevenson News and notes on players: Andy Murray dropped down to the challengers to win an event. Imagine. And, he played Tommy Paul in the Finals! Sloane Stephens won a 125 WTA event. All of the players, minus Rafael Nadal, are looking for clay court play - before the French Open - May 22-June11. Alexandra and Ougi discuss the odds of Nadal making it to the French, a Grand Slam event that he has won 14 times. He is working diligently to recover from his hip and foot issues. Don't miss the Guardians of the Galaxy quote of the podcast. http://@alexandrastevenson @hugueslaverdiere Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 8 of Serving Aces, Alexandra Stevenson and co host Hugues Laverdière talk about clay tournaments, forehands, freezing eggs in Barcelona, and their fantasy five top forehands from male and female professional tennis players. Alexandra and Hugues, known as "Ougi" talk about the King of Clay, Rafael Nadal, who has announced through his Uncle Tony Nadal, that he will definitely play the French Open. Alexandra mentions that he might play Rome. Ougi and Alexandra discuss Nadal rituals and his top displays of character on and off the court. Alexandra highlights the first Monday in May and the Met Gala, with Roger Federer as a co host at Anna Wintour's iconic Vogue gala at the Metropolitan Museum. Celebrities, newsmakers, politicians - they all come to celebrate the day and the honored title/personhttp://@alexandrastevenson for the night. This gala will acknowledge the late Karl Lagerfeld and his fabulous collections and style. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Serving Aces host Alexandra Stevenson and co host Hugues Laverdière talk about the ATP and WTA clay court tournaments taking place now - and include three men's events and one women's event. Alexandra and Hugues discuss the Medvedev-Zverev fight on court in Monte Carlo. Following their discussion Alexandra and Hugues talk about what teaching they are giving their kids on court. They want their kids to know they don't stink. They're just experiencing the growing pains of learning how to play the game of tennis. They touch on movies and the NBA Playoffs.http://@Alexandrastevenson 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, episode 6, Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdiere introduce their first guest, journalist Joel Drucker. Drucker has been writing about sports, pop culture, and business for 35 years. He was named Historian at Large by the Tennis Hall Of Fame because of his knowledge and passion for the game of tennis. Stevenson leads the discussion into three parts from the iconic 70s... Part One, Christ Evert and Martina Navratilova and their 80 match rivalry from 1972 to 1988. Part Two, the founding of the ATP and the crossover of Lamar Hunt's WCT, the handsome eight - and more men's tennis including the grand Cliff Drysdale. Part three, Rock and Roll tennis with Jimmy Connors, the first rock tennis star in the 1970s. Connors brought a boxer's mentality to his "Friday Night at the Fights" matches. Drucker wrote a book, "Jimmy Connors Saved My Life: A Personal Biography." Drucker talks about why Connors was so important to him as a 12 year old in the 70s - and later in his reporter life. Stevenson continues her weekly fantasy coaches and players picks. Laverdiere and Drucker join in with their male and female picks and the coaches who will help them in the clay season. Stevenson is a storyteller. Though she was a 1980s baby - she has memories and meetings with many of the 1970s legends. Guest Drucker and co-host Laverdiere join in with their own memories. Quote of the Podcast: "I never lost a tennis match. I just ran out of time." Jimmy Connors. 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," Episode 5, Alexandra Stevenson and guest host Hugues Laverdiere discuss a myriad of topics including the start of Major League Baseball and the three rules changes, ATP and WTA Tour players in the Miami Open, all things basketball in the Men's NCAA Final Four, and the Women's NCAA Championship. They throw in the entertaining Pickleball Slam, with Grand Slam tennis champions John McEnroe, Michael Chang, Andre Agassi, and Andy Roddick going at it - in the new paddle competition - singles and doubles - playing for a million dollars. Alexandra and Hughes, who goes by the nickname, Ougi, give their opinion on ATP players Medvedev and Sinner - and the WTA players, Rybakina and Kvitova in the finals of the Miami Open. Ougi and Alexandra discuss the different ways of being a champion - not always having to win a championship. They note that in the men's Final Four, Florida Atlantic walks away as champions. As to the women's NCAA basketball players, Alexandra notes that some of them could be recruited by the WWE, as indicated by their rough and tough play on court, hands and elbows flying, bodies busting up plays. 8-time Grand Slam champion, the legendary Andre Agassi - who played in the Pickleball Slam at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida - gives Alexandra's chosen quote of the episode..."Pickleball is where tennis players go to die, so I'm officially dying."http://@alexandrastevenson 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 Hughes Laverdiere, an American and a Canadian open up their arsenal of knowledge on kids playing tennis. How do you teach competition, the ability to understand winning and losing. Train them up and trust them to do the work - only as Alexandra and Ougi discuss - it doesn't always happen that way. The duo throw in their Fantasy coaching team for the Miami Open. Mental Tactical and Physical. What player will get to the Finals with this Fantasy team - male and female. Alexandra wonders how many got the March Madness Final Four bracket...she says they need to go out and buy a lottery ticket right now! http://@Alexandrastevenson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

http://@alexandrastevensonAlexandra Stevenson and Guest - Canadian coach Hugues Laverdiere are back together - discussing the Indian Wells Final, and their perfect coaching team for the Miami Open - which is the second half of the Sunshine Double. They throw in March Madness, their own broken brackets, and a look back at fashion - at the 95th Academy Awards. Alexandra gives a nod to Anna Wintour, who anointed the tennis playing teenager, Carlos Alcatraz as "King Carlos" in the March issue of Vogue. Alexandra ends the show with a quote from a movie, something she will do each episode. http://@AlexandraStevenson 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 Guest Canadian Coach Hugues Laverdiere talk tennis, players, and coaches. They introduce their original fantasy coaching tennis team. Much like fantasy football. The talk about their time together in the 2000s on the WTA tour. Adding a bit of pop culture they talk about the 95th Academy awards- including Canadian Stars nominated.http://@Alexandrastevenson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode talks about Novak Djokovic, Andre Agassi, the serve for men and women, the introduction of serve coaches on both tours, a little LeBron James, young American ben Shelton, and Pickle ball!http://www.instagram.com/alexandrastevensonhttp://www.instagram.com/sambgore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.