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US Open
Tennis Queensland
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Carlos Alcaraz

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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Recent Guests

Rachael Finch
Mother of two, wellness brand founder, Kissed Earth
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Episode: The First Serve - The Junior Journey - S03 E08
George Kallis
Creator of the Courtside Stats app, tennis coach/educator
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Episode: The First Serve - Courtside Stats App - 14.09.26
Belle Thompson
Women's winner, UTR event in Sydney
UTR Sports / Tournament winner
Episode: The First Serve - UTR-PTT Sydney - 14.09.26
Elena Rybakina
Women's singles champion, US Open 2026
Professional Tennis player
Episode: The First Serve - Full Show - 14-09-2026
Deagan Tomkins
Tennis player, Springfield College graduate assistant
Springfield College (Division III)
Episode: The First Serve - Play USA S04 E08
Aadi Pai
Tennis player, College athlete in Texas
Collin College (Junior College pathway)
Episode: The First Serve - Play USA S04 E08
Robert Smeets
Former professional tennis player; National Academy coach; Tennis Queensland board member
Tennis Queensland; National Academy; KPMG
Episode: The First Serve - Tennis in QLD: S03 EP07
David Bidmeade
Captain, Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Episode: The First Serve - TV State Grade Grand Finals - 07.09.26
Savannah James
Beaumaris Tennis Club player, member of the winning girls' team
Beaumaris Tennis Club
Episode: The First Serve - TV State Grade Grand Finals - 07.09.26

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
    Australia4 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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#83
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#43
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#82
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#7
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#58
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#112
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The First Serve - Full Show - 14-09-2026
Q: What did it mean to wake up as world number one after the US Open win?
It was a relief and a dream realized, with emphasis on the journey, the pressures overcome, and the joy of achieving something major after a lot of hard work.
The First Serve - TV State Grade Semi Finals - 31.08.26
Q: How can people follow all the action if they can't be there in person?
Fans can tune into the live streams via the Tennisific social channels and website, with dedicated streams for both the state-grade show and the separate men's and women's finals.
The First Serve - TV State Grade Grand Finals - 07.09.26
Q: Give us a little snapshot of the day and how it all played out.
Savannah James outlined how the day started with challenging wind, rain delays, and a close doubles result, before Beaumaris pulled ahead in singles and ultimately clinched the win through a dramatic finish in the final singles match.
The First Serve - David Hall OAM - 31.08.26
Q: David, how did you discover wheelchair tennis?
David describes discovering wheelchair tennis after his accident in 1986, being introduced to the sport by a person he met through a newspaper article, and deciding to pursue it passionately, eventually becoming world number one and committing to a long career.
The First Serve - Beyond the Tramlines S02 E03
Q: What's the driving force behind Global Tennis Pathways and what do you hope to achieve?
The aim is to fill a huge education and pathway gap between club-level players and the futures/pro tour space by offering guided trips to Europe, training blocks, and ITF-level competition, helping players who might otherwise fall through the cracks to pursue international experiences and a degree.

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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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Recent guests on The First Serve include:

1. Rachael Finch
2. George Kallis
3. Belle Thompson
4. Elena Rybakina
5. Deagan Tomkins
6. Aadi Pai
7. Robert Smeets
8. David Bidmeade

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