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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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August 24 · 1 hr 23 min
The First Serve - Full Show - 24-08-2026
Brett Phillips was back with another big show taking your live calls, wrapping Cincinnati, his take on Nick Kygrios cocaine suspension, Roger Federer's Hall of Fame Induction, Tennis Victoria State Grade R14 with Jeremy Beale from Fawkner, 16 year old Aussie Taiki Takizawa after winning his first junior singles title at the J200 in Sydney, and a UTR-PTT Gold Coast Wrap with winners Casey Hoole and I Wen Wan and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 23 · 35 min
The First Serve - The Masters Zone S02 E06
Welcome to the sixth episode of The Masters Zone for 2026, hosted by Tim Prince which delves into the ITF Masters tour in Australia and around the world. In this edition Tim has the latest news/tournament updates plus a special announcement regarding the ITF Masters Tour, and feature guests are Aussie identical twins Chris and Simon Arms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 21 · 10 min
The First Serve - Padel Pow Wow S03 E07
This seventh edition of Padel Pow Wow for 2026 with Matt Barelle in the host chair (the godfather of Padel in AUS) joined by the king of padel vibes Ryan Bougie, is a special 'Padel Invitational at Sydney Opera House edition' looking back at this inaugural historic event with special guest Matteo - Head Coach at Tribe, Sydney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 20 · 53 min
The First Serve - The Junior Journey - S03 E07
Episode 7 of Season 3 of 'The Junior Journey' is here talking all things junior tennis for players, coaches, parents and tennis fans. Your Co Hosts Michael Logarzo and Beti Sekulovski in this episode walk you through the Australian Competitive Pathway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 17 · 1 hr 23 min
The First Serve - Full Show - 17-08-2026
Brett Phillips is back with another big show with plenty on Cincinnati and the Canadian 1000 swing wrapt up. The Tour Schedule gets a discussion, and closer to home Tennis Victoria State Grade Rnd 13, and a look back at the inaugural Padel Invitational at the Sydney Opera House, plus plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 14 · 19 min
The First Serve - Play USA S04 E07
Lachlan Puyol is back with S4, E7 of Play USA thanks to Play USA Tennis Pathways. Lachlan catches up with James McKie from UTR Sports - Director, Pro & Collegiate Player Development and Player Relations in a fascinating chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 12 · 30 min
The First Serve - Tennis in QLD: S03 EP06
In this sixth episode of the year host Adon Kronk from KT Academy on the Sunshine Coast, has Wayne Fielder as his guest; Director of Tennis at Baseline Tennis Coaching Academy in North Queensland. A very interesting chat for anyone to listen into in or outside of QLD, amongst many things discussed the tennis vs. pickleball hot topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 11 · 9 min
The First Serve - Tennis VIC State Grade R12 - 10.08.26
A full recap on 'The First Serve Live' of Tennis Victoria State Grade R12. Brett Phillips catching up with Olivia Ryan from Grace Park Hawthorn Women's Team after their win over Essendon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 11 · 8 min
The First Serve - Aussie 14's team at Junior Finals - 10.08.26
On 'The First Serve Live', Brett Phillips caught up with trio Novak Palombo, Sebastian Lavorato and Christopher Manton after they guided the Aussie team to finish in 3rd place at the World Tennis 14&U Junior Finals in Czechia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 11 · 10 min
The First Serve - Nick Scott 135ti.com - 10.08.26
Founder Nick Scott from 135 Tennis Intelligence joined Brett Phillips on 'The First Serve Live' from the USA attending the Girls/Boys Junior Hardcourt Nationals with his observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 11 · 3 min
The First Serve - UTR-PTT Brisbane - 10.08.26
Kale Nairn from UTR Sports joined Brett Phillips on 'The First Serve Live' to recap the latest UTR Professional Tennis Tour event in Brisbane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 11 · 16 min
The First Serve - John Millman - 10.08.26
Former Aussie Pro John Millman joined Brett Phillips on 'The First Serve Live' around the discussion about the Player Development Pathway in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 10 · 1 hr 24 min
The First Serve - Full Show - 10-08-2026
Brett Phillips was back with another big show in the middle of the ATP/WTA 1000's in Montreal and Toronto. John Millman was a special guest around the hot topic of player development in Australia. Nicholas Scott from 135 Tennis Analytics joined us from the US, our Tennis Victoria segment was back with Olivia Ryan from Grace Park part of a Round 12 recap, PTT-UTR latest from Brisbane, and a chat with Aussie trio Novak Palombo, Sebastian Lavorato and Christopher Manton who finished in third place at the World Tennis 14&U World Junior Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 7 · 47 min
The First Serve - The Grind S04 E06
Our dedicated podcast around the Challenger/ITF Tour is back for a big Episode Six of 2026, hosted by fellow pros Alex Osborne and Tom Fancutt. In this edition, Ally and Tom catch up with Brazilian pro Ingrid Martins for a fascinating chat about her life on tour and catch up on what has transpired for them both on tour in the last month plus their look back at the newly adopted AO Qualifing Wildcard Playoff held in Brisbane the last three weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 5 · 33 min
The First Serve - Padel Pow Wow S03 E06
This sixth edition of Padel Pow Wow for 2026 with Matt Barelle in the host chair (the godfather of Padel in AUS) joined by the king of padel vibes Ryan Bougie, discusses the August-September calendar coming up, including the special Padel Invitational at Sydney Opera House and special guest is Aussie Crocs player Tim Lanyon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 5 · 7 min
The First Serve - Cruz Hewitt - 03.08.26
On The First Serve Live on Monday Night, on the back of 17 year old Cruz Hewitt's breakthrough week in Washington, winning his first ATP Tour match, we received a letter into the show in and around his journey compared to other young Aussies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 3 · 1 hr 23 min
The First Serve - Full Show - 03-08-2026
Brett Phillips is back with another big show, Alex de Minaur and Cruz Hewitt are on the menu with your feedback, wildcards are on the agenda, the Honour Roll, your letters for the new Tennis Australia CEO Andrew Abdo plus lots of tennis news from another big week in tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 28 · 36 min
The First Serve - The Masters Zone S02 E05
Welcome to the fifth episode of The Masters Zone for 2026, hosted by Tim Prince which delves into the ITF Masters tour in Australia and around the world. In this edition Tim has the latest news/tournament updates regarding the ITF Masters Tour, and feature guest is Thai Born Australian Varatchaya 'Pias' Wongteanchai, former WTA Player, now taking up Masters tennis, thanks to www.cremoniniclay.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 28 · 7 min
The First Serve - Mark Ein (Mubadala DC Open) - 27.07.26
On The First Serve Live, Brett Phillips is joined by Mark Ein, Tournament Owner of the Mubadala DC Open (the only combined ATP/WTA 500 on tour) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 28 · 7 min
The First Serve - No GS Wildcards! - 27.07.26
The First Serve Live Host Brett Phillips reinforced his view on Grand Slam Wildcards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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