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The First Serve is your HOME OF TENNIS. Featuring an all year round dedicated weekly two hour 'live' tennis program, the only one of its kind on commercial radio in Australia that is also podcast right here, supported by themed podcasts, a strong online/social media presence and print content via our website - Check out our home at www.thefirstserve.com.au. Heading up The First Serve coverage is leading tennis commentator Brett Phillips. Brett is host of our dedicated two-hour weekly radio show and leading commentator at all the Grand Slams & on the ground at the key tennis tournaments through the year, along with the First Serve team providing tennis content via radio, podcasts, online and in print.

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2024 E10: Miami Open & Tour Wrap, Paul Hanley, College

Brett Phillips is back with another big show wrapping up the Miami Open with insights from Jannik Sinner, Grigor Dimitrov and Danielle Collins. Former world number 5 in doubles Paul Hanley joins the show, coach of Aussie Jacob Bradshaw who won his first pro singles title in Greece. Lachlan Puyol is back with the latest on the Aussies in College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 27m
Apr 01
2024 E09: Miami Open, Future of Tennis, Doubles & College

Brett Phillips is back in the studio after three weeks in the Californian desert with the latest on the Miami Open, the latest of our Aussies on Tour, discussion continues on the future of the sport from 2026 and beyond, the future of doubles also on the agenda and could college tennis in the USA come to Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 26m
Mar 25
2024 E08: Indian Wells, Storm Hunter, Jagger Leach, Maya Joint

Brett Phillips is back with another big show for the third and final week from Indian Wells recapping another edition of the BNP Parinas Open. Special guests include Storm Hunter, Runner Up in the Womens Doubles Final, Lauren Mallon, Senior Director of Tennis and Pickleball at Fila, a major partner of the tournament and naming rights partner of the ITF J300 event held in the 2nd week. Brett also catches up with 16 year old Jagger Leach, son of former World Number 1 and Grand Slam champion Lindsay Davenport who was competing and away from Indian Wells, 17 year old Aussie Maya Joint joins the show on the back of winning her second ITF Pro Singles Title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 27m
Mar 18
2024 E07: Inside Indian Wells, Rich Neher, Tom Fancutt, Jacob Bradshaw

Brett Phillips is back with another big show live from Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas Open. Special guests include Aussie players Alex de Minaur, Chris O'Connell and Thanasi Kokkinakis, along with Matt Reid (co-coach of Alex de Minaur), BJK Cup captain Sam Stosur, and Media and Marketing guru of Indian Wells Philippe Dore. Away from Indian Wells, Brett catches up with Rich Neher, Publisher of Tennis Club Business and Aussie players Tom Fancutt and Jacob Bradshaw playing on the ATP Challenger and ITF Tours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 30m
Mar 11
2024 E06: Paul Kilderry, Taylah Preston/Brad Dyer, Theoneste Karenzi, College

Brett Phillips is back with another big show live from Indian Wells on the back of Alex de Minaur's win in Acapulco, catching up with Head of Professional Tennis at Tennis Australia Paul Kilderry, also 18 year old Taylah Preston, Australian womens tennis brightest prospect with her coach Brad Dyer, Theoneste Karenzi, President of the Rwanda Tennis Federation on the back of hosting their first ATP Challenger and Lachlan Puyol is back with our college segment catching up with a few of our Aussies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 27m
Mar 04
2024 E05: Jordan/Steve Thompson, Simon Alame, Candy Reid, Susie Grumley

Brett Phillips is back with another big show, chatting to the man of the week Jordan Thompson after winning his first ATP Tour title. His father Steve also jumps on for a chat. A wrap of all the other key on court tour news, plus a parents perspective with Simon Alame, father of 14 year old prospect Renee. Susie Grumley, manager of the Traralgon Tennis Association who are hosting two big weeks of ITF Pro Tennis has a chat. Tennis Commentator Candy Reid from Acapulco and Andy Roddick and Kim Clijsters weigh into the Simona Halep saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 27m
Feb 26
2024 E04: AO Finals Question, Tour Wrap, TV Country Week

Brett Phillips is back with another big show wrapping up the latest on tour, the Australian Open contemplating switching the womens and mens finals nights, a wrap of Tennis Victoria Country Week and all the other latest tennis news around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 28m
Feb 19
2024 E03: Tour Wrap, Peter Johnston, TV Country Week, UTS, College

Brett Phillips is back with another big show with the latest honour roll of winners from the past week across the tours. In studio, Peter Johnston long time tennis administrator and a current tournament director talked global affairs - Saudi Arabia, Premium Tour concept, China, Davis Cup, ATP/WTA Media Coverage in Australia and about the way the game looks on court going forward. Tamatha Harding Interim CEO of Tennis Victoria gave us a Country Week Update, the latest on the Simona Halep situation, Universal Tennis Showdown and Melbourne's Alex Bulte lighting it up in college tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 28m
Feb 12
2024 E02: Tour Wrap, Omar Jasika, Renee Alame, Jeremy Reeve, College

Brett Phillips is back with another big show wrapping up the latest week on tour with special guests Omar Jasika (ATP Challenger Burnie Champion), Renee Alame (ITF J100 Brisbane Champion) Jeremy Reeve (Australian Open Stringer) and Lachlan Puyol (Play USA Podcast Host) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 28m
Feb 05
2024 E01: Australian Open Recap

Brett Phillips is back with the first episode of The First Serve for 2024, our 16th year of presenting the only weekly dedicated tennis program on Australian commercial radio on the back of another Australian Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 28m
Jan 29
Australian Open 2024 Update | Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin on SENZ Mornings with Daniel McHardy (25/1/24)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin catches up with McHardy to update us on the latest news and results from the Australian Open, upcoming matches, finals tennis, NZ ice cream recommendations & ore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23m
Jan 24
Australian Open 2024 Update | Tennis Commentator Brett Phillips on SENZ Mornings with Daniel McHardy (24/1/24)

Tennis Commentator Brett Phillips catches up with McHardy to update us on the latest news and result from the Australian Open, Novak, Coco Gauff, upcoming matches & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16m
Jan 23
Australian Open 2024 Update | Freelance Tennis Journalist Simon Cambers on SENZ Mornings with Sam Hewat (18/1/24)

Freelance Tennis Journalist Simon Cambers catches up with Sam to update us on the latest news & results put of the Australian Open, upcoming matches, upsets, the next generation stars emerging & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13m
Jan 17
Australian Open Tennis Men's Draw Preview | Tennis Commentator Robbie Koenig on SENZ Summer Days with Stephen McIvor (12/1/24) (12/1/24)

Tennis Commentator Robbie Koenig catches up with McIvor to preview the Australian Open Men’s draw, field assembled, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15m
Jan 11
ASB Classic 2024 Women's Draw | ASB Tournament Director Nicolas Lamperin on Mornings with Ian Smith (8/12/23)

ASB Tournament Director Nicolas Lamperin catches up with Smithy to talk about the upcoming tournament, the Women’s draw, the latest Wild Card entry of former US Open winner Emma Raducanu & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15m
Dec 07, 2023
Tennis in QLD: S01 E02

Welcome to Episode 2 of Tennis in QLD, part of The First Serve Podcast Library, hosted by Adon Kronk going inside the Queensland Tennis Community. In this episode Adon gives a Tournament update, focusing on Rockhampton, catches up with Tennis QLD CEO Kim Kachel and sits down with two life members of the Mooloolaba Tennis Club Maria and Jenny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41m
Dec 02, 2023
The SA Scene: S02 E10

Host Bevan Jones is back with the final episode of The SA Scene for 2023, going inside the South Australian Tennis Community each month, in this episode catching up with coaches Dale Nixon and Sam Clayson who discuss their journey in tennis and coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22m
Nov 30, 2023
Tassie Talk: S01 E04

Host Rick Fontyn brings you the 4th episode of Tassie Talk, going inside the Tasmanian Tennis Community catching up with Steven Dance who has recently returned home after claiming his 2nd consecutive ITF Masters World Team Championship crown and long time Hobart International volunteer Ian Morgan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20m
Nov 29, 2023
2023 E41: Davis Cup, Matthew Romios, Nadal Academy, College

Brett Phillips presents the final show for 2023, a big 3 hour edition wrapping up the Davis Cup as Australia finish runner up to Italy in the final. Joining Brett In the studio was Matthew Romios, the 24 year old Melburnian coming off his best year on the doubles circuit, Kooyong Classic Tournament Director Peter Johnstone jumped on to update us on January's tournament, John Paci from POWA tennis filled us in on the Rafael Nadal Academy Clinic visits to Australia, our weekly college segment with Lachlan Puyol featured popular tennis commentator Rob Koenig and we finished the show going inside our podcast library featuring 'The Grind' discussing wildcards ahead of the Aussie summer, 'Padel Pow Wow' looking at the 2024 calendar 'Tennis in QLD' featuring new Tennis QLD CEO Kim Kachel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2h 10m
Nov 27, 2023
Padel Pow Wow S01 E10

Welcome to Episode 10 of our Padel Pow Wow Podcast going inside the world of Padel in Australia and globally, the final episode for 2023. In this episode Hosts Matt Levey and Matt Barelle wrap up the year and preview what lies ahead in 2024 here in Australia and around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30m
Nov 24, 2023
The Grind - S02 E10: Season Finale

Co-Hosts Roddy Reynolds and Pro Player Alex Osborne are back with the final edition of The Grind for 2023, reflecting on Alex's year on the road, the Australian Pro Tour and a look ahead to the wildcard discussion come January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34m
Nov 22, 2023
2023 E40: Djokovic, TV Premier League, College, Wheelchair, Kylie Moulds

Brett Phillips is back with an abbrieviated edition of the show due to the AFL Draft taking place on SEN recapping the Novak Djokovic ATP World Tour Finals win, catching up with Tennis Victoria CEO Adam Crameri wrapping up the Premier League Grand Finals. Lachlan Puyol is back with our weekly college segment with special guest Johnny Parks at the University of South Carolina and we delve into The First Serve podcast library with 'The Push' chatting with Daniel O'Neill from Tennis Australia about the Aussie summer of wheelchair tennis ahead and 'Aussies Only' chatting with former pro turned coach, who is doing a PHD into coaching, Kylie Moulds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53m
Nov 20, 2023
The Push: S01 E06: Guest Daniel O'Neill

Welcome to Episode 6 of 'The Push', going inside the world of wheelchair tennis with hosts Tim Connolly from Hume Tennis and Commnunity Centre (Melbourne's Wheelchair Hub) and current World Number 4 in the world in the Quad wheelchair rankings Heath Davidson OAM. In this episode the guys recap Heath's latest overseas playing schedule, the Tennis Victoria Awards and are joined by special guest Daniel O'Neill - National Lead - IE&D Pathways and Events about the summer of wheelchair tennis ahead in Melbourne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

37m
Nov 19, 2023
Aussies Only: S03 E10 Kylie Moulds

Host Darren Parkin is back with our final episode of Aussies Only for 2023 catching up with Kylie Moulds, former professional player, turned coach who has also dabbled in other sports and returned to tennis and has recently completed a PHD into coaching, giving the listener a unique perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32m
Nov 16, 2023
2023 E39: Tour Wrap, Daniel O'Neil, Kerryn Pratt, Premier League, College

Brett Phillips is back with another big show with the latest on the ATP Finals, a wrap of the BJK Cup Finals and all the other on court action across the tours. Tournament Director of the Australian Wheelchair Tennis Championships Daniel O'Neil joined as did President of the International Tennis Club of Australia Kerryn Pratt. Tennis Victoria Premier League Wrap and Lachlan Puyol is back with our weekly college segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 28m
Nov 13, 2023
Match of My Career - S01 E10 | Jessica Moore

Welcome to Match of My Career Episode 10 as host Todd Scoullar sits down with former Australian Pro Jessica Moore, who recalls her 2nd round match at the 2008 Australian Open as a 17 year old when she took on Israel's Shahar Peer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27m
Nov 12, 2023
Crunching the Numbers - S03 E10

Welcome to Episode 10 for 2023 with co hosts Stephen Huss and Chris Tontz. Special guest for his final edition for 2023 is American tennis professional and top 100 player Clair Liu, who shares a player perspective into the use of data analytics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20m
Nov 08, 2023
2023 E38: Tour Wrap, Alicia Molik, Michael Logarzo, College, Tom Downs

Brett Phillips is back with another big show with the latest on court news across all the tours highlighted by the WTA Finals and the ATP 1000 Paris Masters. Aussie Billie Jean King Cup Captain Alicia Molik joins the show ahead of her final campaign in charge this week. Co-Host of our Junior Journey podcast Michael Logarzo previews the latest episode. Co Host of our Padel Pow Wow podcast Matt Levey updates us on Padel in Australia and Pickleballs presence. Lachlan Puyol has our college segment with University of Oregon coach Nils Schyllander, Tennis Victoria Premier League preview with MCC Glenn Iris Aaron Addison and Australian Tennis Coach Tom Downs based in the US, jumps on for a chat to share some great insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 28m
Nov 06, 2023
The Junior Journey - S01 E05

Welcome to Episode five of The Junior Journey, The First Serve's dedicated podcast in the junior tennis space for tennis fans, players, coaches and parents. Hosted by coaches Beti Sekulovski and Michael Logarzo, in this episode their feature guest is Alex Hynes - Tennis Footwork and Movement Coach. Founder of T-Movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56m
Nov 05, 2023
Play USA - S02 E010 | Charlie Brady, Dash Connell, Troy Weston

Lachlan Puyol is back with Episode 10 of Season 2 of Play USA, thanks to Education USA Australia, going inside the journey of many Aussies going down the College Tennis Pathway. In this final episode for 2023, Lachlan catches up with Charlie Brady at Jones County Junior College, Dash Connell - Head Mens and Womens Coach at Tyler Junior College and Troy Weston, Consular Officer at the US Consulate in Melbourne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 2m
Nov 03, 2023