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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.
Latest Episodes
View all 413 episodesThe First Serve - Play USA S04 E03
The First Serve - Aussie Wheelchair success - 20.4.26
The First Serve - UTR-PTT Melbourne Wrap - 20.4.26
The First Serve - College Segment - 20.04.26
The First Serve - Luke Topp - 20.4.26
The First Serve - The State of Play - 20.04.26
The First Serve - Full Show - 20-04-2026
The First Serve - Tennis in QLD: S03 EP02
The First Serve - The Grind S04 E02
The First Serve - College Segment - 13.04.26
The First Serve - Daniel Jovanovski - 13.04.26
The First Serve - Alex Bell (Sports Dietitian) 13.04.26
The First Serve - Full Show - 13-04-2026
Team AUS Fail to Qualify BJK Cup finals
For the 2nd year running Australia have failed to qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, taken down by Great Britain 3-1 at home in their qualifier. Hear from captain Sam Stosur, 17 year old Emerson Jones on debut who got Australia's sole win over Katie Swan and doubles pair Ellen Perez and Storm Hunter reflect on their loss to Burrage/Dart which gave GB victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Team GB - Into the 2026 BJK Cup Finals
Underdogs on paper Great Britain have conquered the big trip to Melbourne to take down Australia 3-1 and book their spot in the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Hear from captain Anne Keothavong, doubles pair Jodie Burrage and Harriet Dart who secured victory on Day 2 and 17 year old rising star Mika Stosavljevic who was the star on Day 1 on debut taking down Aussie No 1. Talia Gibson to start the tie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The First Serve - Padel Pow Wow S03 E02
Padel Pow Wow is back for season three with Matt Barelle in the host chair (the godfather of Padel in AUS) once again joined by the king of padel vibes Ryan Bougie. This second edition of 2026 takes a look inside all the big tournaments around Australia played in the last month and looks ahead to the World Junior Championships, Open World Championships Teams event and Masters World Championship Teams event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The First Serve - The Push - S03 E01
The Push, our dedicated wheelchair tennis podcast is back for episode one for 2026 with hosts Tim Connelly - Tennis Director of Hume Tennis and Community Centre and Home of the Melbourne and Victorian Wheelchair Open and Aussie quad pro Heath Davidson OAM. This first ep of the year, discusses recent developments in wheelchair tennis and includes a special appearance by 16 year old Jin Woodman, who is currently ranked number 5 in quad wheelchair tennis. They discuss Jin's experience playing integrated events in Adelaide, his upcoming tournaments in Korea and Japan and his approach to playing against top ranked players. Heath shared insights about Jin's unpredictable playing style and talent. The conversation also covered Jin's first full season on the professional tour, his adjustment to travelling independantly and his advice for younger players entering the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The First Serve - College Segment - 06.04.26
Lachlan Puyol joins The First Serve Live with his weekly Aussies in College update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The First Serve - Full Show - 06-04-2026
Brett Phillips is back with another big show, saluting the tour winners, looking ahead to Monte Carlo, going inside Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team ahead of its tie vs. Great Britain, the Mailbag returns and the latest college news plus lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The First Serve - The Masters Zone S02 E02
Welcome to the second episode of The Masters Zone for 2026, hosted by Tim Prince which delves into the ITF Masters tour in Australia and around the world. In this edition, Mike Evans President of Tennis Seniors Australia on the cancellation of the World Championships and the latest from the MT1000/700 at Kooyong, feature guest is Isabelle Gemmel from Australia playing on the Masters Tour, but also wearing other tennis hats and a spotlight on Leisa Kaye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices