Indian Wells...AND..."I'm Just Ken"

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière talk about Novak Djokovic's three set loss to the Italian, Luca Nardi, a 20 year-old, who kept Djokovic's poster on his bedroom wall in the town of Pesaro, Italy.

Alexandra discusses the extra sand that is used to lay the court - prior to the tournament start -that is making it difficult for players in their matches. Alexandra says the ball jumps up at them.  Alexandra says you have to hit hard and heavy to make the ball go through the court.  They catch up on other matches - and Alexandra discusses the player branding that is going on with both the ATP and the WTA Tour - allowing players to capitalize on outside business interests.  She has a theory that Djokovic is in a "training" phase as his legs are much stronger than in Australia - and perhaps this is to get ready for the clay season.

The Oscars' winner of the night - without receiving the golden Oscar - was Ryan Gosling, in a rip-roaring singing and dancing presentation of "I'm Just Ken."  Gosling was dressed in a sparkly pink suit and pink gloves.  It appeared to be a throwback to Marilyn Monroe's dance number in "Some Like It Hot."

Alexandra tells Ougi about going to the Madonna Celebration Tour.  She had floor seats, close to the stage - and she said she was surrounded by wonderful, decked out gay guys, in pearls, Newsboy hats - and charming shout outs to "Madge."

The quote of the podcast is a shout out to Jimmy Kimmel - and the branding on both Tours.

"Powerful ideas are just in your pocket." Quote from Jimmy Kimmel.