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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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July 16 · 43 min
The First Serve - Tennis in QLD: S03 EP05
In this fifth episode of the year host Adon Kronk from KT Academy on the Sunshine Coast, has the latest news from across the state with Jimmy Rapkins from Tennis QLD, chats one on one with Central Queensland's own Jake Alchin, coaching at Sheldon College in Brisbane and chats to author and KT Academy coach Shane Gordon of a new book 'Think like a young Champion' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 14 · 24 min
The First Serve - Play USA S04 E06
Lachlan Puyol is back with S4, E6 of Play USA thanks to Play USA Tennis Pathways. Lachlan catches up with Ryan Mounce, Head Men's and Women's Coach at North West Community College in North West Missisippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 13 · 1 hr 23 min
The First Serve - Full Show - 13-07-2026
Brett Phillips is back with another big show wrapping up Wimbledon 2026, plus all the tennis news going around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 11 · 33 min
The First Serve - Padel Pow Wow S03 E05
This fifth 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 all the activity going on within the Australian Calendar, more new clubs opening up, the focus on juniors for the future with Australia set to field teams in the Junior World Championships and plenty of results updated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 9 · 47 min
The First Serve - The Grind S04 E05
Our dedicated podcast around the Challenger/ITF Tour is back for a big Episode Five of 2026, hosted by fellow pros Alex Osborne and Tom Fancutt. In this edition, Ally and Tom catch up for a half way wrap of their respective years on tour and their big rankings spike with the fascinating tales that go with travelling and playing on the ITF/Challenger Tours, plus singing the praises of other Aussies grinding away, and their take on the upcoming ITF events in Brisbane to give Aussies a wildcard into AO qualifying and on the ATP's plan to shrink doubles draws and prizemoney from 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 7 · 19 min
The First Serve - Mark Woodforde - 06.07.26
Former Australian tennis great Mark Woodforde joined The First Serve Live to share his views on the ATP's proposal to shrink the doubles draws and prizemoney at their tournaments from 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 6 · 1 hr 23 min
The First Serve - Full Show - 06-07-2026
Brett Phillips is back with another big show in the middle of Wimbledon with leading tennis commentator Nick Lester giving his take on the Championships so far. Australian tennis great Mark Woodforde joins to get his view on the ATP's plans to diminish doubles as part of its 2028 Calendar and beyond. Plenty of other tennis news covered home and abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 30 · 35 min
The First Serve - Beyond the Tramlines S02 E02
Welcome to Episode 2 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 second episode of 2026 is Aussie Marc Sophoulis - High performance tennis coach (Melbourne International Tennis School) but also in another sport - AFL. He was part of the famous Bryan Brothers team when they would compete in Australia and has coached many pros across his career. It is a great journey documented in this edition from an aspiring player to transforming as a young coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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