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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 l... more

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Australia's most celebrated wheelchair tennis player David Hall OAM, joined Brett Phillips on The First Serve Live, ahead of celebrations at the US Open to mark 50 years of wheelchair tennis and to talk about his memoir Superbeast detailing his incre... more

The latest UTR-PTT Tournament was on the Gold Coast over the weekend. Hear from the two winners with Kale Nairn that featured on The First Serve Live.

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Tennis Victoria State Grade Semi Finals were played last weekend. Emily Chesterman from Tennis Victoria joined Brett Phillips on The First Serve Live to recap and look ahead to the Grand Finals this weekend.

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Brett Phillips was back with another big show taking your live calls, with the US Open underway, plus David Hall OAM, the trailblazer of Wheelchair tennis, Mirka and Roger Federer (Hall of Fame Induction), PTT-UTR Gold Coast wrap, plus Tennis Victori... more

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Recent Guests

James McKie
Director of UTR Sport
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Episode: The First Serve - Play USA S04 E07
Wayne Fielder
Founder/coach at Baseline Tennis Coaching, North Queensland
Baseline Tennis Coaching
Episode: The First Serve - Tennis in QLD: S03 EP06
Olivia Ryan
Tennis player from Grace Park
Grace Park Tennis Club
Episode: The First Serve - Tennis VIC State Grade R12 - 10.08.26
Christopher Manton
Victorian junior tennis player, part of the Australian team
Australia
Episode: The First Serve - Aussie 14's team at Junior Finals - 10.08.26
Sebastian Lavorato
New South Wales-based junior tennis player, left-handed
Australia
Episode: The First Serve - Aussie 14's team at Junior Finals - 10.08.26
Ingrid Martins
Professional WTA doubles player, college athlete from South Carolina
WTA Tour
Episode: The First Serve - The Grind S04 E06
Tim Lanyon
Padel player/coach, Bar and Bay representative
Bar and Bay
Episode: The First Serve - Padel Pow Wow S03 E06
Varatchaya Wongteanchai
Australian-based Thai former WTA tour player; Masters Tour competitor
Independent player; Masters Tour
Episode: The First Serve - The Masters Zone S02 E05
Donato Campagnoli
Consultant to the Italian Tennis Federation, Italian tennis development expert
Italian Tennis Federation
Episode: The First Serve - Full Show - 27-07-2026

Host

Brett Phillips
Host of The First Serve; leading tennis commentator; regular on-air host and pundit for Australian tennis coverage

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Informative

    Really enjoying The Junior Journey episodes so far, great information for parents of young tennis players. Looking forward to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melanie Ryan
    Australiaa year ago
  • Love it

    I only get to listen on podcast these days and love it. Keep up the great coverage.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scadoodle567
    Australia3 years ago
  • David

    I love this podcast , I listen every week , keep up the great work BP

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    millotty
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great show

    The only place to get regular Australian tennis news. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melbourne64
    Australia5 years ago
  • Garbage

    Garbage

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    charlton soccer
    Australia5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Editors build strong context with practical tennis development insights.
Listeners value the guest lines for governance and pathway discussions.
Some listeners wish for smoother name pronunciation and less jargon.

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#92
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#100
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#115
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#9
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#101
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#5
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The First Serve - Full Show - 10-08-2026
Q: What are the biggest challenges facing Australian junior development right now?
Millman and the panel discuss exposure, access to top coaching, the balance between private coaching and national programs, and the need for a coherent pathway that aligns with international standards.
The First Serve - Nick Scott 135ti.com - 10.08.26
Q: Nick, in terms of observations, what stands out most about the US college pathway and its integration with junior development?
The US system has a mature pipeline where facilities, coaching, and competition are integrated with college pathways; there's more time to study data, a higher appetite for analytics, and live streaming of college tennis that helps players understand teamwork and format.
The First Serve - Aussie 14's team at Junior Finals - 10.08.26
Q: What's next after this event for your development and upcoming tournaments?
We'll focus on ITFs, AO Juniors, and coming back to Australia for Sydney J200s, with some travel to Europe for more ITFs before finishing the year.
The First Serve - Aussie 14's team at Junior Finals - 10.08.26
Q: How did you adapt to clay and what was the biggest challenge on that surface?
Clay demands heaviness and rotation, with bounces being less predictable; the key is grinding through points and adapting strategy to exploit those bounces.
The First Serve - Aussie 14's team at Junior Finals - 10.08.26
Q: What does it mean to represent Australia at such a prestigious junior event?
It's an honor and a bucket-list moment for us; representing the country is something we're really proud of, and we strive to perform at our best for our team and supporters.

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Content centers on tennis coverage with a strong emphasis on Australian junior pathways, development programs, and tournament news. Episodes feature in-depth discussions with players, coaches, and administrators, plus data-driven perspectives on development pipelines, college pathways, and event operations. A notable strength is the blend of practical coaching insights, governance critiques, and grassroots club perspectives, often balanced with guest interviews spanning regional development, junior circuits, and professional transitions. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want actionable takeaways for coaching, club management, and aspiring professional players, as well as sponsors seeking a tennis-audience with deep engagement in p... more

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2. Wayne Fielder
3. Olivia Ryan
4. Christopher Manton
5. Sebastian Lavorato
6. Ingrid Martins
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8. Varatchaya Wongteanchai

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