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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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  • June 8 · 1 hr 23 min

    The First Serve - Full Show - 08-06-2026

    Brett Phillips is back with another big show recapping Roland Garros 2026 plus we hear from Serena Williams ahead of her comeback. Tennis Coaches Australia President Wes Horskins ahead of the new TA CEO Andrew Abdo starting and what he would like to see. 21 year old Aussie pro Eddie Winter currently at college at Pepperdine joins the show, plus a PTT-UTR Gold Coast wrap with mens winner Jeremy Beale and a feature chat with his opponent Noah Brownrigg plus lots more tennis news on the agenda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 6 · 35 min

    The First Serve - Padel Pow Wow S03 E04

    This fourth 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 Padel Royale Tournament at the Padel Lounge, the Padel Point tournament, La Palma Masters, Perth Open, World Masters, Open and Junior Padel events and who has the best Padel shots in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 4 · 37 min

    The First Serve - The Grind S04 E04

    Our dedicated podcast around the Challenger/ITF Tour is back for a big Episode four of 2026, hosted by fellow pros Alex Osborne and Tom Fancutt. In this edition, Ally and Tom catch up with American Catherine Harrison and her journey through the college system onto the ITF/WTA Tours with many a fascinating tale to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 1 · 1 hr 23 min

    The First Serve - Full Show - 01-06-2026

    Brett Phillips is back with another big show as the page turns into week 2 of Roland Garros, plus the unveiling of Andrew Abdo as the new Tennis Australia CEO, Tennis Analyst Nick Scott from 135 Tennis Intelligence, PTT UTR Gold Coast Wrap with mens winner Omar Jasika and Tennis Victoria State Grade Round 5 with Aaron Leeder Chard from Royal South Yarra LTC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 31 · 38 min

    The First Serve - The Masters Zone S02 E03

    Welcome to the third 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 covers his trip to the MT 1000 in Japan, also catching up with Tournament Director Ilynn Hupano, the latest from the most recent Masters events held in Australia and special guest is Aussie James O'Brien in the 35's category sharing his amazing story from the pros to the Masters tour thanks to www.cremoniniclay.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 28 · 49 min

    The First Serve - The Junior Journey - S03 E04

    Episode 4 of Season 3 of 'The Junior Journey' is here talking all things junior tennis for players, coaches, parents and tennis fans. Co Host Michael Logarzo is running solo for this one. Special guest is Justin Mackenzie, the father of 18 year old World Number 4 junior Jamie Mackenzie of Germany (originally from New Zealand) who has just won the J500 in Milan ahead of the Roland Garros Juniors. A great chat about father and son committing to the pathway process to give Jamie the best chance to succeed in tennis. A must listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 26 · 25 min

    The First Serve - John Paci (POWA Tennis) - 25.5.26

    Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach John Paci from POWA Tennis joins Brett Phillips on The First Serve Live re creating a space for older players post studies/into the workforce to still take tennis seriously whilst managing their priorities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 26 · 9 min

    The First Serve - TV State Grade R4 (Jenna Carbis) - 25.05.26

    Jenna Carbis from Heatherdale Tennis Club joined Brett Phillips on The First Serve Live on the back of Heatherdale's win over the weekend in Round 4 of Tennis Victoria State Grade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 25 · 1 hr 23 min

    The First Serve - Full Show - 25-05-2026

    Brett Phillips is back with another big show with Roland Garros live, chatting to award winning tennis journalist Linda Pearce in Paris. The appointment of NRL CEO Andrew Abdo as the next Tennis Australia CEO is on the menu, High Performance coach John Paci from POWA Tennis is in the studio re creating a space for older players post studies/into the workforce to still take tennis seriously whilst managing their priorities and Jenna Carbis from Heatherdale Tennis Club is the special guest from Tennis Victoria State Grade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 22 · 25 min

    The First Serve - Beyond the Tramlines S02 E01

    Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 2 of Beyond the Tramlines, hosted by Josh Heriot, which explores the stories and journeys of people achieving great things in the world of tennis. Feature guest for this episode of 2026 is Jedd Zetzer, Player Agent and Head of the Tennis Division at W Sports & Media in Australia looking after a number of Australian Players led by top ranked Maya Joint on the women's side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 21 · 24 min

    The First Serve - Play USA S04 E04

    Lachlan Puyol is back with Episode 4 for 2026 thanks to Play USA Tennis Pathways, dedicated to the US College space for those aspiring to go down this path, providing plenty of education on the US System chatting to Australian players, coaches and administrators. In this fourth episode of 2026, Lachlan chats to Aussie Sam Dineen from Melbourne who has just finished his Freshman Year at Pratt Community College in Kansas. Pratt has just won the NJCAA National Championship and was a semi-finalist in line 3 singles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 19 · 7 min

    The First Serve - Alex de Minaur R1 Hamburg

    Aussie Number 1 Alex de Minaur speaking after snapping a three game losing streak defeating Argentine Francisco Cerundolo 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the opening round of the ATP 500 in Hamburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 18 · 4 min

    The First Serve - TA CEO - Sam Groth story - 18.5.26

    On The First Serve Live, Brett Phillips addressed the latest on the TA CEO role and The Age article on Monday 18th May on Australia's leading men's players uniting to endorse Sam Groth for a senior leadership position at Tennis Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 18 · 15 min

    The First Serve - UTR-PTT Kayla McPhee - 18.5.26

    Kale Nairn from UTR Sports joins The First Serve Live to wrap up the latest event at Hume Tennis and Community Centre in Melbourne on the Australian UTR Professional Tennis Tour, followed by a chat with Women's winner Kayla McPhee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 18 · 10 min

    The First Serve - Mailbag Segment - 18.5.26

    On the back of our interview last week with Tennis Australia Head of Performance Tim Jolley, your feedback into the Mailbag on The First Serve Live, plus on other topics as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 18 · 6 min

    The First Serve - Jasmine Matthew - 18.5.26

    18 year old Jasmine Matthew joined Brett Phillips on The First Serve Live on the back of Buckley Park Tennis Club, in their debut year securing their first win of the season in Round 3 of Tennis Victoria State Grade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices