Alexandra Stevenson in Serving Aces, discusses the Nadal Alcaraz exhibition, Alcaraz winning.  She moves on to the top five women seeds and the top five men seeds at Indian Wells, which begins Wednesday.  Alexandra welcomes her youngest guest, junior tennis player, Kareena Cross - no. 6 in 12s and no. 36 in the nation in 12s.  Kareena discusses what it's like to be a junior player, her goals, and her analysis of the professionals - which is entertaining and shows what's inside the mind of an 11 year-old. Alexandra ends the podcast with her memories of her early days at Indian Wells as a 15 year-old wild card.

Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière break down the incident in the Dubai Tennis Championships when Coco Gauff had an altercation with the chair umpire Pierre Bacchi.  Alexandra examines the idea of an older white man talking down to a young black woman.  The argument went on for about five to six minutes - Coco demanding a Tour Supervisor and Bacchi refusing.

Coco was playing Pliskova and it was Coco serving at 4-2 when Pliskova hit her serve in the net.  Bacchi called the serve out AFTER Pliskova had hit the ball in the net.  The point should go to Coco.  However Bacchi said she had to play the point over.  Coco said it was her point - and she requested the Tour Supervisor to settle the point rule.  It was clear Bacchi wasn't listening to anything Coco was saying. He continued to deny Coco an audience with the Tour Supervisor.

The Ball is in Ougi's court discusses the one-handed backhand.  Who is left on the two Tours with a one-handed backhand - and why it is important to still teach the technique.

Alexandra and Ougi move on to where the two Tours are in the world - winners and losers.

Newsy notes covers Travis Kelce partying in Las Vegas with girls!  And Alexandra does a rundown of the SAG Awards, leading into the Oscars March 10.

The quote of the podcast goes to Coco Gauff who said over and over to Umpire Bacchi, "Call the supervisor.  You can't deny me the supervisor.  I'm going to ask her what the rule is..."

Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière in Serving Aces discuss the one handed back hand - the art of the one-handed backhand and why it is disappearing.  Alexandra says no more one-handed players in men's top 10 with the new rankings.

Sakkari and Pegula let go of their coaches.  Sakkari had Tom Hill for six years.  Pegula had David Witt for five years.  They discuss winners and losers in the different ATP and WTA Tours.

Alexandra mentions the NBA All Star Game.  Tells Ougi about Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionesco from the WNBA.  They did a 3 point challenge shoot-out.  Curry 29 and Ionesco 26.

Ougi and Alexandra get into footwork on the tennis court before and after the shot.  Things to look out for.  Newsy notes with BAFTAS and Peoples Choice Awards, Genesis Open at the Riviera and the disqualification of Jordan Spieth for messing up his scorecard.  The shootings in Kansas City.  In America it's Presidents Day.  Quote of the podcast goes to John Wooden..."We can have no progress without change...whether it be basketball or anything else."

Super Bowl is a worldwide event and certainly an American national unofficial holiday.  Alexandra and Ougi in Serving Aces do a next day post super Bowl wrap up with the highlights that brought the Chiefs their Championships 25-22.

Alexandra talks about Patrick Mahomes and his amazing ability to make plays when it matters and the wild defensive play on both sides.  The duo gets in Usher, fashion, Super Bowl ads and their favorites.They talk about the football mental toughness.

Alexandra stands up for the strong analysis of Tony Romo - even though pundits are taking him apart for some of his late game opinion.  Alexandra says that there were 123.4 million people watching the Super Bowl in the United States.

Alexandra mentions Travis Kelce bumping into head coach Andy Reid.

Her quote of the podcast is "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."  in honor of Patrick Mahomes as NFL MVP going to Disneyland.  Famous song moment from Mary Poppins by Mary Poppins!

Ougi is in Las Vegas with his family.  Alexandra talked about the scene in front of him - Las Vegas spread outing front of him.  They talk 49ers KC Chiefs.  Alexandra says her heart is with Mahomes but she picks 49ers to win and Ougi picks the Chiefs.  They talk where in the world is tennis in a season that has everyone yawning so far.  David Witt leaving Jessica Pegula as her coach was biggest news.  Carlos Alcaraz has a BMW commercial.  Osaka is a wild card in Abu Dahbi.  Big question is can she compare her game with Swiatek, Sabalenka, and Rybakina.  Osaka says she will just be patient.  Alexandra compared Osaka and Wozniacki in their personalities.  Alexandra said Osaka is quiet with her talk to the media - while Wozniacki is aggressive and loud about winning.  Wozniacki says she should win everything she plays. Their game styles are as opposite as their personalities.    They talk about Jay Z calling out the Grammys. Miley Cyrus.  Fashion picks from Alexandra and outfit changes.  Alexandra shouts out to Trevor Noah as an amazing host.  She gives him a 10.  They end the podcast calling out Taylor Swift, who has been a season favorite of Alexandra for not acknowledging the iconic Celine Dion on stage. Ougi lives in Quebec. Celine is from Montreal.  Canada is upset with Taylor for snubbing the great Dion.  Miley Cyrus was presented her first Grammy from Mariah Carey.  She not only hugged her, she acknowledge her with butterflies in her acceptance speech.  Taylor Swift was more interested in marketing her next album.  It was definitely a faux pax that perhaps shows us a real side of Taylor Swift.

Alexandra Stevenson in "Serving Aces," with co-host Hugues Laverdière open the podcast with the biggest weekend in the NFL - the AFC and NFC Championships.  Kansas City won the AFC - and San Francisco - won the NFC Championships.  The interesting part of this podcast are the mental challenges that all of the teams and athletes faced this weekend.  Alexandra emphasized that it was the biggest sports weekend for her with football, tennis, and figure skating at US Nationals.  Alexandra and Ougi wrap up the Australian Open.  They discuss Medvedev, Sinner, Sabalenka.

First week of AO a lot of three setters.  Medvedev had four five set matches and played a total of 24 hours and 17 minutes.  Jannick Sinner is the second Italian to win a Grand Slam.  Adriano Panatta was the first Italian in 1976 at the French Open.  Alexandra briefly discusses Zverev and his legal troubles with a domestic abuse trial looming in May during the French Open.

Women and Men Figure Skating for the US Nationals holds special favor for Alexandra as she has watched it since a 5 year-old.  She tells Ougi about all of the ins and outs and the winners.  Her quote of the podcast went to Jannik Sinner who said, "You live with this kind of movement.  You don't even realize how fast you're moving."  So said the young skier from Italy.  He did mention that it is -20 where his parents live in his post-win speech at AO.

Alexandra and Ougi talk Taylor Swift and her cool jackets that she wears to the Chiefs games. Alexandra gives a shout out to two insta-influencers who are WAGS, the girl friends of Taylor Fritz and Francis Tiafoe. Alexandra says they have the best AO fashion beating out any players.

Alexandra and Ougi discuss Australia Day 9 - men's and Women's players. Alexandra and Ougi note that's its the biggest weekend in sport with the NFL Divisional games.  8 teams started - and four teams moved on to next week end.  They discuss the four teams - Chiefs-Ravens and Lions- 49ers.  Alexandra says defense in the NFL was big this weekend.  She compares defense in tennis with the defense in the NFL.  She talks Gauff and the qualifier Yastremska.  Ougi says his new winner picks are Sinner and Sabalenka.  Alexandra is not committed but says her options are Gauff and the talented Yastremska.  She pauses at choosing Sabalenka.

The quote of the podcast honors Motown, created by the iconic Berry Gordy.  Motown was a record label - part of the Motor City in Detroit, founded in 1959 by Gordy.  Gordy said, "Motown was about music for all people - white and black - blue and green - cops and robbers.  The Lions played Motown music before and after the game.

Alexandra and Ougi bring in D.J. Linx and discuss the players at the Australian Open.  They talk Day Seven matches .  Medvedev. Gauff. Felix. Shelton. Paul. The women who went down.  The men who went down.  Kyrgios and his lack of sparkling personality - unable at this time to bring controversial and fun banter in the television box as a commentator.  Kyrgios is big on social media - but D.J. Linx points out writing on twitter is totally different than being in person on television in the box.  It would be must see tv if the real Nick will bring it.  Alexandra explains about her position in the box in comparison to Nick's position in the box.  She says he needs to bring his magnetic, fun personality - get looser.  They talk Ben Shelton and his loss, but his growth in the game.

The trio turns to football - and Alexandra says the football quarterbacks are a lot like the 20 something tennis competitors.  She lists the 20-something men's side on the ATP Tour. Plus the 20 something quarterbacks playing this weekend. They talk about the divisional games Saturday and Sunday -with the 8 teams.  Alexandra mentions the early days of the 2000s when she watched the NFL divisional games on television with Serena - in her suite. They describe the greatness of Patrick Mahomes and Alexandra tells the guys about Taylor Swift saying hello to Mahomes' father.  Alexandra says it's wonderful that the Buffalo fans came out with snow shovels and they were paid 20 dollars each to help scrape the snow driven stadium.  The expected forecast is 20 degrees.  In honor of the quarterbacks this weekend, Alexandra's Quote of the podcast: "In any team sport the best teams have consistency and chemistry."  Roger Staubach, 1970s Dallas Cowboys.

Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière talk about Day Three at Australian Open on MLK Day.  The duo talks about Osaka losing, Swiatek winning - and Felix and Thiem matches.  Sad to see Murray, Wawrinka and Raonic exit early.  Alexandra talks about the open bars around the Aussie Open grounds, Chuckie Cheese moving to Australia - and Queen Mary from Hobart rising to Queen of Denmark with King Frederik.  Alexandra announces Nadal's ambassador role in Saudi Arabia and John McEnroe's "laughable" quote about the women going to the Saudi country for the WTA Tour Finals.  Alexandra's podcast quote is from Martin Luther King, Jr.  "I was a drum major for justice, peace, and righteousness."

Serving Aces has a special guest in Coach Eric Riley from Philadelphia.  Riley coached Lisa Raymond and Pam Shriver. Riley graduated from Penn and was the first Black Captain of the Penn tennis team.  He now coaches rising junior tennis players and travels the country helping their development in tournaments and practice weeks.

Alexandra calls it her "Coaches Corner" on Day 2 of the Australian Open.  The trio discusses the matches from Day 1 and what is happening in Day 2.  The topic of the show is about players of the Australian Open 2024.  Alexandra talks Novak, Osaka, Gauff and more. Riley says tennis is an amazing sport and understands there's only a handful of players who can get through a Grand Slam.  Riley thinks Ben Shelton is his player of the tournament.  Novak is the favorite, Riley agrees.  He throws Tsitsipas in as a tough player who may make it.

Nick Kyrgios, known for his bad boy image, makes his debut in the ESPN booth with John McEnroe, calling the Tsitsipas match.  McEnroe baits him several times including calling Tsitsipas' father "the old man" and Kyrgios just says oh, the father is a good support.  McEnroe says am I talking to Nick Kyrgios.  Who are you?  McEnroe continues to try and get Kyrgios to do something outrageous.  It doesn't happen.  Boring for sure to McEnroe.

They talk service motions and Andy Roddick abbreviating Coco Gauff's serve.