In "Serving Aces" Ougi discusses childhood coaches vs strategic coaches for players. Alexandra notes that there is controversy with Tournament Director Amelie Mauresmo - a nd playing only men at night at the French Open. Ons Jabeur and Coco Gauff - as well as other women players stood up against the organizers for not playing women at night - a showcase spot. Mauresmo held a press conference and said it isn't a simple decision. Ougi and Alexandra discuss the federations of different countries and the help they give to developing players.

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere in their podcast, "Serving Aces" - discuss the first and second rounds of the French Open. Fritz loses. Raducanu is sick. Osaka clips her nails and loses. Navarro loses in the first round. Alexandra and Ougi give their winning choices - and their dark horses to win the French Open. They talk about Rafael Nadal. Alexandra gives a shout out to the Knicks for their dramatic comeback in the NBA playoffs.

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere talk Italian Open. They discuss the women getting to the quarterfinals and the men reaching the round of 16. They discuss Carlos Alcaraz and his new documentary - and Bianca Andreescu's new surge to become a better tennis player. Pope Leo has a tennis court and it seems every player is lining up to give him a hit as he says he's a pretty good "amateur tennis player". His red clay court is on the grounds of Vatican City and during the tennis boom of the 70s, there were tournaments played. The question is - will Pope Leo play on his court and who will play with him?

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere in "Serving Aces" talk about Sinner returning after drug ban. Gauff wins and beats Swiatek. Jack Draper reached Madrid finals. Sabalenka wins third Madrid title. Djokovic pulls out of Rome. In Newsy notes, Alexandra looking for Met Gala - first Monday in May.

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra and Ougi talk about Shadeur Sanders, the NFL Draft, Novak Djokovic, Madrid Open. Alexandra says if you are "Shadeured" it means you haven't been picked. Alexandra and Ougi compare Shadeur to an early Djokovic who wasn't liked in the locker room. His pr machine cleaned up his "villain" image through the last ten years - to his present likeable, respected status as a GOAT. Djokovic presented an arrogant way about himself in early 2010, much like a young Shadeur - preparing for the NFL draft, with his interviews and his combines.

In "Serving Aces", Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière discuss Carlos Alcaraz winning Monte Carlo Masters. Alcaraz says it's been a difficult time for him to play tennis lately. Alexandra and Ougi talk about what might be bothering Alcaraz. The BJK Cup was a success for the Americans as they reached the final 8 for Shenzhen Sept 16-21. Alexandra and Ougi talk bout the clay tournaments coming up. They include the Masters and Rory Mcilroy's amazing career Grand Slam win on Sunday. They talk about the WNBA draft and Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings. Bueckers has 2.3 million followers - already. Alexandra discusses an event situation in Ben Shelton's doubles match at Monte Carlo. Ougi is taking a road trip from Canada to Las Vegas to pick up his daughter, Amelia. "Serving Aces" will resume the week after Easter.

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co host Hugues Laverdière discuss the clay season. Alexandra makes her picks including Alexandra Eala, Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, and perhaps, Jessica Pegula. Her men are Fonseca, Cerundolo, Tsitsipas. Ougi picks Mensik, Fonseca, Alcaraz, and perhaps Fritz. His women are Sabalenka, Andreeva, and Swiatek. Ougi discusses how to teach juniors to be patient on clay and not to "give in" to the clay. Alexandra talks men's NCAA Championship basketball and Ougi adds in the women. The quote of the podcast goes to Kelvin Sampson, the head coach of the Houston Cougars.

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière discuss the rise of Emma Raducanu and the new young talent who made themselves known during the Miami Open. Eala, Fonseca, and Mensik. Alexandra and Ougi talk about Sabalenka winning, the doubles, and Djokovic in the finals - though he lost to Mensik, it was a good tournament for him according to Alexandra. He paced himself - and really used Andy Murray for coaching advice. Alexandra explains the PTPA lawsuit as the classic antitrust that is going against the WTA and the ATP - as well as the 4 Grand Slams. Alexandra discusses March Madness and her "chalk" choices in Duke, Auburn, Florida, and Houston. Alexandra and Ougi pick Duke to win it all. For the women, she notes that South Carolina beat Duke and UCLA pulled it out against LSU. Two more tomorrow. Alexandra is pulling for UCLA. Ougi is going for South Carolina.