Serving It Up: Recent Episodes
Serving It Up
Bonded through their love for the game and their mutual standom for Venus and Serena Williams, tennis freaks Michael and AJ talk all things dealing with the sport. The results, the gossip, the drama, and the double faults. Join them every week as they serve up tennis tea and social shade. This Southern/Caribbean duo cover everything you need to know on the court, between the ears, and beyond the baseline.
Technical issues tried to keep us down but we are back, back, black at it again. This week, we're bringing you an entire episode of hot topics.
Drink of the Episode - Orange Flavored Champagne
Coco's Elevator Situation - https://www.insider.com/coco-gauff-stuck-in-elevator-tiktok-video-2021-4
Venus on The Racquet Magazine Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/venus-williams/id1393881115?i=1000516493342
Sharma Wrong Score Debacle - https://bit.ly/3dezdNu
Women's History Month is coming to a close and we wanted to take a moment to share our admiration.
Venus on James Cordon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Piq7Yn687g
Privilege Tax: https://elevenbyvenuswilliams.com/pages/privilege-tax
Twitter Thread: https://twitter.com/Serving_It_Up/status/1376507702571102210?s=20
Welcome to Miami - 2 yrs later, the tournament is back on and not without drama or withdrawals.
We've got you covered.
Drink of the episode:
-1 & 1/4 oz vodka
-3 oz cranberry juice
-1/2 oz raspberry liquor
-Ice
-Fruit of your liking
A heartwarming viral moment brought to you by Serena & Olympia. Another record broken by Djokovic and the return of Federer.
Happy Black History Month! The first grand slam of the year did not disappoint. The 2021 Australian Open gave and gave and gave some more. The dynamic duo discusses the fashions, the drama, and of course the tennis. Grab your drink (see below), settle in, and let's talk.
Drink of Episode: Because I'm Happy
-1 part vodka
-2 parts Simply Life Raspberry Lemonade
-splash of ginger ale
Black History Month and the start of the 2021 Australian Open - what more can we ask for?!? The dynamic runs down some of the Wakandans in the draw and give our predictions on who we think will take home the title.
Drink of Episode: Yellow Tail Cabernet Sauvignon
Svitolina Kit TikTok: https://twitter.com/ElinaSvitolina/status/1357963252580294656?s=20
A new year, same shenanigans.
The start of the 2021 tennis season continues to bring the drama. Mandated quarantines, unchecked privilege, and The Bayanng. - Michael & Aj wade through it all.
Drink of Episode
-1 part Jack Daniel Tennessee Whiskey
-1 part sweet and sour mix
-1 party triple sec
-2 parts Coca Cola or Pepsi
Our top tennis moments from 2020.
Drink of Episode:
Sex on Beach
- 1 shot of vodka
- 1 shot peach schnapps
- Cranberry & Grapefruit juice to taste
Kyrigos in another beef. Clijsters may have a familiar face as a coach. Murray back in the winners circle. All that was in first segment alone. WTA Finals, Basel, and a whole bunch more.
Coco Guaff adds to her breakout year with her first WTA Singles title. The Next Gen makes their presence known at the Shanghai Master.
Another week of tennis tea, tips, and talk. Wuhan, Beijing, Laver Cup and more - we got you covered.
Familiar faces are coming back to the WTA Tour. Osaka has a lot going on. The US Open finals left us with some things to consider.
The tennis summer hardcourt season was a hot one indeed. Plus, we preview the 2019 US Open.
The SW19 Ladies' and Gentleman's champions have been crowned. Two completely different matches to get there.
Simona Halep Winner's Press Conference
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho8bnRl0u9c
Serena Williams Runner's Up Press Conference
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmYng1BDgC8
Novak Djokovic Winner's Press Conference
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AziIXcmE9Xg
Roger Federer Runner's Up Press Conference
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uok6qGO8iJI
2 of the Big 3 are left. How did they get here? We recap the Gentlemen's Semi-Finals at SW19.
SW19 Ladies Final is set. The road to get here was what we expected but who will walk away with the title?
Whew chile...Michael and Aj fly through some of the chaos that was the 1st Round of Wimbledon 2019.
French Open 2019 did not disappoint. Some things we expected, a lot we did not. We wade through the treasures and trudge through the trash.
The second major of the year is upon us. What will the French Open gives us in 2019? Special guest and loyal listener Eric Emmanuel joins us to discuss both draws and our top picks for who will reign supreme this year on the terre battue.
Madrid, Rome, the French...clay court season providing some quality tennis. Plus, older players playing longer...why is that?
Out with the old, in with the new. Fed Cup and the start of the clay court season are on our minds. Will there be a new king of clay? Also, on-court coaching...is it good for the sport or nah?
Sloane is fed up with losing. Both tours seem to be missing a dominant player. The ranking system is jacked up.
Sloane is tired of fu**ing losing:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv3lWVzlkMb/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1x5b0zo5wyu5k
Technical difficulities tried to keep us down but we did our best to rise above. Wimbledon Round 2 wrap up in your ear. Enjoy.
French Open Day 5: Serena is tested. Nadal continutes to roll. Day 6 presents some interesting match ups.
Day 4 of the French Open: Dimitrov struggles but wins. Thiem and Tsitsipas got suspended but pose an interesting match up. Venus and Serena made the doubles debut and had us on edge.
Day 3 of the French Open: Serena is back on court at a Grand Slam and she did not disappoint. Some other people played too.
French Open is finally here and its off to a pretty lit start to say the least. Some big upsets in the first round and plenty of other big matches on the way.
French Open anticipation is building. Pliskova was big mad. Nadal keeps on Nadaling and love her or hate her...Sharapova is good for the game.
Nadal finally loses. Will she or won't she? The saga of Serena and The French Open continues...meanwhile Venus is playing doubles with someone else.
Venus made a brief appearance in Madrid. Being Serena was life. Will Nadal continue to dominate? The clay court season is in full swing as we approach the 2nd major of the year.
This week on #ServingItUp Nadal continues to dominate, Pliskova takes her 1st title of the season, Coco should leave the dab alone, and Sharapova crashed out early.
This week on Serving It Up Podcast: Team USA makes FedCup Final, Nadal slays on clay and shades Federer, and we talk epic match points saved. Also check out our new segment, "Who Said That?"
Beychella was amazing. Will a 25 second shot clock really work? Being Serena is a must watch. Also, Aj tests Michael's tennis knowledge.
We have an intro, Nadal is back, and Sloane said she's tired. We also talk Volvo Car Open (Family Circle Cup) and put Aj to the test on USTA rules.