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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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  • February 24 · 7 min

    The First Serve - Athletes Pavilion - 23.2.26

    Co Host of our Junior Journey Podcast Beti Sekulovski on 'The First Serve Live introducing you to Athletes Pavilion - follow on Facebook and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 23 · 1 hr 23 min

    The First Serve - Full Show - 23.2.2026

    Brett Phillips is back with another big show honouring the champions of the past week, Beti Sekulovski in studio introducing the Athletes Pavillion, Aussie stocktake on tour plus the AGE story on Mustafa Ege Sik, 16 year old Turkish player who Tennis Australia are in a tug of war with the Turkish Federation to secure plus the strong reaction from the tennis community, Laykold, the world's oldest tennis court surface manufacturer celebrating 100 years and the latest College news with Lachlan Puyol from Play USA Tennis Pathways plus plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 18 · 1 hr 1 min

    The First Serve - The Junior Journey - S03 E01

    Michael Logarzo and Beti Sekulovski are back for Season 3 of 'The Junior Journey' talking all things junior tennis for players, coaches, parents and tennis fans. They open 2026 reflecting back on the AO Junior Finals and their key observations tying in their thoughts on player development here in AUS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 17 · 11 min

    The First Serve - AUS Pro Tour Wrap - 16.2.26

    Commentator Jade Culph from BeIn Sports chats to Brett Phillips on The First Serve Live about the latest week in Brisbane featuring an ATP Challenger and ITF W75. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 17 · 12 min

    The First Serve - Craig Tiley USTA - 16.2.26

    A timeline is given as to when current Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley will be announced as the new USTA CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 16 · 1 hr 23 min

    The First Serve - Full Show - 16.2.2026

    Brett Phillips is back with another big show covering the world of tennis. On the menu - Craig Tiley USTA Announcement timeline, Award winning tennis journalist Linda Pearce, Honour roll of champions for the week, Tennis Victoria Country Week wrap, Aussie pro tour wrap with Jade Culph from BeIn Sports, Lachlan Puyol with our Aussies in College segment and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 12 · 24 min

    The First Serve - Play USA S04 E1

    Lachlan Puyol is back with Episode 1 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 first episode of 2026, Lachlan chats to Melbourne's Julian Blainey who is in his freshman year at Weatherford College in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 11 · 6 min

    The First Serve - College Segment - 9.2.26

    Lachlan Puyol joins The First Serve Live with his weekly Aussies in College update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 11 · 4 min

    The First Serve - PTT-UTR Gold Coast - 9.2.26

    On The First Serve Live, Aussie Tom Fancutt spoke about his return to tennis from his ban, taking out the PTT-UTR Gold Coast event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 11 · 7 min

    The First Serve - TOA vs. Tennis Australia - 9.2.26

    The First Serve Live took a look at the Fair Work case going on between Tennis Officials Australia and Tennis Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 11 · 9 min

    The First Serve - Lautaro Miranda Nunez - 9.2.26

    The First Serve Live Host Brett Phillips catches up with ESPN's Lautaro Miranda Nunez in Buenos Aires for the ATP 250 and a general chat about South American tennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 11 · 7 min

    The First Serve - Tennis VIC Country Week - 9.2.26

    The First Serve Live on SEN Host Brett Phillips catches up with Petar Jovic (remember the tweener in the AO 1 Point Slam) at the annual TV Country Week in Shepparton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 9 · 1 hr 23 min

    The First Serve - Full Show - 9.2.2026

    Brett Phillips is back with Episode 2 of The First Serve Live which aired on Monday 9th February on SEN. On the menu; the future of Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, Australia's shock Davis Cup loss to Ecuador, the honour roll of champions on tour for the week, former Aussie player turned coach Marinko Matosevic's tell all interview after being investigated by the ITIA. ESPN's Lautaro Miranda Nunez in Buenos Aires on Sth American tennis, Lachlan Puyol is back with the Aussies in College latest and the latest in the Tennis Officials Australia vs. Tennis Australia case before the Fair Work Commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • February 5 · 30 min

    EXCLUSIVE: ONE ON ONE WITH MARINKO MATOSEVIC

    Former Australian player turned coach Marinko Matosevic has been under investigation by the International Tennis Integrity Agency since 2024 centred on a prohibited method he used in 2018. He has taken the decision to walk away from fighting his case and cease all communication with the agency and wanted to tell his story in full as to why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices