
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 401 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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John Newtown is the Owner and Project Lead of Newtowns Tennis (www.newtonstennis.com.au) a privately funded elite tennis centre he is trying to build in Queensland. He joined The First Serve Live to share his story.
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22 year old Aussie Phil Sekulic has won back to back ITF M25 singles title in India (Kolkata and Mumbai). He joined The First Serve Live for a chat.
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The First Serve Mailbag is available to everyone to contact us to share your views on tennis (good, bad or indifferent) included on The First Serve Live on SEN each week. You can email thefirstservesen@gmail.com anytime.
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Brett Phillips is back with another big show in the middle of the ATP/WTA 1000 Miami Open as Talia Gibson continues to be the standout Aussie, The Mailbag is back, Owner and Project Lead John Newtown from Newtowns Tennis tells us about a 7 million do... more
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The only place to get regular Australian tennis news. Keep up the good work.
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A high-velocity tennis-focused show that blends player interviews, tour insights, and ecosystem news. Episodes frequently center on professional tennis, college tennis pathways, tournament economics, governance, and national development in Australia. Unique angles include on-site event reporting, behind-the-scenes looks at prize money dynamics, and governance discussions with federation leaders. Listeners are likely industry pros, parents of young players, and tennis fans who value practical tips, policy context, and national perspectives on Australian tennis growth and global tours.
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