The First Serve
Episodes
The First Serve - Save a Melbourne Club - 30.03.26
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Scrutton and Lisa Hartnett from Tennis Coaches Australia joined The First Serve Live to chat about preserving a Tennis Club in Melbourne's East....
The First Serve - College Segment - 30-03.26
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 - Pavle Marinkov - 30.03.26
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
20 year old Aussie Pavle Marinkov won his first ITF Pro Singles title over the weekend - the M15 Swan Hill def Colin Sinclair (NMI) in the final 7-6,...
The First Serve - Full Show - 30-03-2026
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Phillips is back with another big show recapping Miami and Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka taking out the Sunshine Double. 20 year old Aussie ...
The First Serve - College Segment - 23.2.26
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 - 7M Tennis Centre in AUS - 23.2.26
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The First Serve - Phil Sekulic - 23.2.26
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. L...
The First Serve - Mailbag Segment - 23.2.26
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Li...
The First Serve - Full Show - 23-03-2026
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mai...
The First Serve - The Junior Journey - S03 E02
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Logarzo and Beti Sekulovski are back for Episode 2 of Season 3 of 'The Junior Journey' talking all things junior tennis for players, coaches, ...
The First Serve - Peter Johnstone - 16.3.26
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Long time tennis administrator Peter Johnstone has been mentioned as a possible replacement in the TD role at Tennis Australia, having worked at Tenn...
The First Serve - College Segment - 16.3.26
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 - 16-03-2026
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Phillips is back with another big show live from Indian Wells wrapping up a big two weeks in the desert, also the latest update regarding the fu...
The First Serve - Padel Pow Wow S03 E01
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 vibe...
The First Serve - The Grind S04 E01
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our dedicated podcast around the Challenger/ITF Tour is back for 2026, 'The Grind' with a change to the hosting set up. Regular Co-Host Ally Osborne i...
The First Serve - Play USA S04 E02
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lachlan Puyol is back with Episode 2 for 2026 thanks to Play USA Tennis Pathways, dedicated to the US College space for those aspiring to go down this...
The First Serve - Tennis in QLD: S03 EP01
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tennis in QLD is back for its third season with host Adon Kronk from KT Academy on the Sunshine Coast. On this episode he chats one on one with with ...
The First Serve - Talia Gibson R4 Indian Wells
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Qualifying to the QF's of her first WTA 1000 main draw, courtsey of her first top 10 win defeating 7th seed Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 2-6, 6-1. What a...
The First Serve - Rinky Hijikata R3 Indian Wells
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest win of the Aussies career. First top 10 scalp in his 13th attempt defeating 10th seed Alexander Bublik from a set down to reach the 4th ro...
The First Serve - College Segment - 9.3.26
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lachlan Puyol joins The First Serve Live with his weekly Aussies in College update, but this segment is a bit different. Learn more about your ad cho...
The First Serve - Bob Moran - 9.3.26
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Moran is the Tournament Director of the WTA 500 Charleston and ATP/WTA 1000 Cincinnati. He joined The First Serve Live to talk through Charleston ...
The First Serve - Full Show - 09-03-2026
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Phillips presents this weeks show from Indian Wells where the Aussies are making their mark, in particular 21 year old Talia Gibson from qualify...
The First Serve - Talia Gibson R3 Indian Wells
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Talia Gibson is continuing to have the best week of her tennis life, reaching the 4th round of Indian Wells after taking down 17th seed Clara Tauson i...
The First Serve - Rinky Hijikata R3 Indian Wells
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rinky Hijikata has pulled off a great come from behind win to continue his journey into R3 at Indian Wells, taking down 20th seed Luciano Darderi of I...
The First Serve - Alex de Minaur R2 Indian Wells
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alex de Minaur kicked off his Indian Wells campaign with a hard fought come from behind three set win over American Sebastian Korda to set up a R3 sho...
The First Serve - Ajla Tomljanovic R2 Indian Wells
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ajla Tomljanovic in just over an hour dismantled 30th seed Xinyu Wang to move into R3 of Indian Wells, her 4th win in her last 5 matches. Learn more a...
The First Serve - Talia Gibson Top 100 Indian Wells R2
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
21 year old Talia Gibson has done it - into the top 100 for the first time in the live rankings after her best win on tour taking down World Number 11...
The First Serve - Rinky Hijikata R1 Indian Wells
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rinky Hijikata overcame fellow qualifier Italian Francesco Maestrelli 7-6, 6-4 to push into Round 2 at Indian Wells Learn more about your ad choices....
The First Serve - Storm Hunter R1 Indian Wells
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What a week it has been for Storm Hunter, winning the doubles title in Austin on Sunday, racing to get to Indian Wells by Monday, gets two qualifying ...
The First Serve - Talia Gibson R1 Indian Wells
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
First 1000 main draw win has Aussie Talia Gibson right on the cusp of the top 100 (101 Live) after taking down World Number 38 Ann Li 6-3, 7-5 in Indi...
The First Serve - Ajla Tomljanovic R1 Indian Wells
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
3rd win from her last four starts. The Aussie sets up a 2nd round match with China's Xinyu Wang (30) in Indian Wells Learn more about your ad choices....
The First Serve - Kimberly Birrell - R1 Indian Wells
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The best performed Aussie woman of the year so far gets a 9th main draw win at tour level in 2026 defeating Oskana Selekhmeteva 6-1, 6-4 to set up ano...
The First Serve - Adam Walton R1 Indian Wells
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Third time is the charm for the Aussie who was 0-2 against the Frenchman who gets his 2nd main draw win of 2026 to set up a 2nd round match up at Indi...
The First Serve - Craig Tiley Departure - 2.3.26
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The First Serve Live Host Brett Phillips opens the show, after it was made official the departure of Craig Tiley from Tennis Australia Learn more abou...
The First Serve - College Segment - 2.3.26
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Firsty Serve - Mailbag - 2.3.26
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The First Serve Live each Monday always gets some interesting emails into the mailbag. You can send to [email protected]. Here is this weeks....
The First Serve - Ally Osborne/Tom Fancutt - 2.3.26
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jumping on The First Serve Live was Aussie pros Ally Osborne and Tom Fancutt joining from Launceston where the Australian Pro Tour is this week to als...
The First Serve - Full Show - 02-03-2026
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Phillips is back with another big episode of the show including Craig Tiley's official departure from TA, the honour roll of champions, Ally Os...
The First Serve - The Masters Zone S02 E01
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of The Masters Zone for 2026, hosted by Tim Prince which delves into the ITF Masters tour in Australia and around the wor...
The First Serve - Mustafa Ege Sik (TUR or AUS) - 23.2.26
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
16 year old Mustafa Ege Sik has been the story of the last 48 hours, reported in The Age that Tennis Australia is in a tug of war with the Turkish Fed...
The First Serve - Laykold 100 years - 23.2.26
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Tattershaw, Global Marketing Director - Sports Group joins The Firsrt Serve Live to talk through the world's oldest tennis court surface manuf...
The First Serve - College Segment - 23.2.26
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 - Athletes Pavilion - 23.2.26
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Co Host of our Junior Journey Podcast Beti Sekulovski on 'The First Serve Live introducing you to Athletes Pavilion - follow on Facebook and Instagram...
The First Serve - Full Show - 23.2.2026
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Phillips is back with another big show honouring the champions of the past week, Beti Sekulovski in studio introducing the Athletes Pavillion, A...
The First Serve - The Junior Journey - S03 E01
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Logarzo and Beti Sekulovski are back for Season 3 of 'The Junior Journey' talking all things junior tennis for players, coaches, parents and t...
The First Serve - AUS Pro Tour Wrap - 16.2.26
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The First Serve - College Segment - 16.2.26
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 - Tennis VIC Country Week - 16.2.26
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Chesterman from Tennis Victoria wraps up another big Country Week held in Shepparton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
The First Serve - Craig Tiley USTA - 16.2.26
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The First Serve - Full Show - 16.2.2026
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Phillips is back with another big show covering the world of tennis. On the menu - Craig Tiley USTA Announcement timeline, Award winning tennis ...
The First Serve - Play USA S04 E1
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The First Serve - PTT-UTR Gold Coast - 9.2.26
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
The First Serve - TOA vs. Tennis Australia - 9.2.26
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 choi...
The First Serve - TOA vs. Tennis Australia - 9.2.26
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 choi...
The First Serve - College Segment - 9.2.26
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 - Lautaro Miranda Nunez - 2.2.26
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 A...
The First Serve - AUS Pro Tour Brisbane Wrap - 2.2.26
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BeIn Sports Commentator Val Febbo joined The First Serve Live to wrap the ATP CH / ITF W75 in Brisbane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
The First Serve - Tennis VIC Country Week - 2.2.26
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wee...
The First Serve - Aussies Davis Cup Loss - 2.2.26
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The First Serve Live on SEN host Brett Phillips looks back on Australia's loss to Ecuador in the Davis Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
The First Serve - Craig Tiley Future - 2.2.26
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The First Serve Live on Monday on SEN pondering the future of Craig Tiley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The First Serve - Full Show - 9.2.2026
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EXCLUSIVE: ONE ON ONE WITH MARINKO MATOSEVIC
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australian player turned coach Marinko Matosevic has been under investigation by the International Tennis Integrity Agency since 2024 centred o...
The First Serve - AO Junior Girls Final Wrap - 2.2.26
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AO Commentator Beti Sekulovsi gives her wrap of the Australian Open Junior Girls singles final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
The First Serve - AO Junior Boys Final Wrap - 2.2.26
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AO Commentator Val Febbo wraps the Australian Open Junior Boys singles final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The First Serve - Game Analytics Segment - 2.2.26
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Liyanage, heading up Game Analytics for Team Sabalenka and High Performance coach Clemens Wagner joined Brett Phillips on The First Serve Live o...
The First Serve - College Segment - 2.2.26
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lachlan Puyol joined Brett Phillips on Monday Night for our first weekly college segment for the year on The First Serve Live on SEN. Learn more about...
The First Serve - Full Show - 2.2.2026
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The First Serve Live is back for its 18th year on the SEN Radio Network with Brett Phillips in the chair live each Monday Night. The first show post A...
The First Serve - Padel Pow Wow S02 E08
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Padel Pow Wow is back for episode eight of 2025 with Matt Barelle in the host chair (the godfather of Padel in AUS) once again joined by the king of p...
The First Serve - The Masters Zone S01 E05
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the fifth episode of The Masters Zone, hosted by Tim Prince which delves into the ITF Masters tour in Australia and around the world. In ...
The First Serve - Beyond the Tramlines S01 E08
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 8 of our new podcast in 2025, Beyond the Tramlines, hosted by Josh Heriot, which explores the stories and journeys of people achiev...
The First Serve - Mark Edmonson 50 year AO Function - 24-11-2025
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Kachel jumped on 'The First Serve Live' to let everyone know of a tribute luncheon coming up to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Mark Edmonson ...
The First Serve - The State of Play - 24-11-2025
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each week on The First Serve, we present The State of Play, going inside the Australian tennis landscape and what our future looks like on the world ...
The First Serve - Play USA Tennis Pathways College Segment - 24-11-2025
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lachlan Puyol is back with his weekly college segment on The First Serve with the latest news, featuring Aussie Sam Simmonds whohas committed to ...
The First Serve - Carol Lee Part 2 - 24-11-2025
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of 23 year old Carol Lee creating history from the Northern Mariana Islands has had a breakout year on tour. She joined Brett Phillips on 'The ...
The First Serve - Italy Davis Cup Win Wrap - 24-11-2025
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
www.thefirstserve.com.au Senior Writer Christian Montegan joined Brett Phillips on The First Serve Live to wrap up the Davis Cup week in Bologna. Lear...
The First Serve - 2025 Highlights on the Road - 24-11-2025
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a big year on the road for The First Serve, following and covering the tour. Relive a compilation of the best of 'The First Serve Live' he...
The First Serve - Full Show - 24-11-2025
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Phillips is back for the final show of 2025 from Bolonga following an unbelievable Davis Cup win for Italy. A look back at the year on the road...
The First Serve - The Push - S02 E08
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Push, our dedicated wheelchair tennis podcast is back for episode eight for 2025 with hosts Tim Connelly - Manager of Hume Tennis and Community Ce...
The First Serve - Andrea Gaudenzi - 17-11-2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi spoke to the media at the ATP Finals in Turin also to The First Serve Live about the big topics in tennis. Learn more abo...
The First Serve - Play USA Tennis Pathways College Segment - 17-11-2025
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lachlan Puyol is back with his weekly college segment on The First Serve with the latest news, featuring Aussie Jeremy Jin from the University of...
The First Serve - Carol Lee Part 1 - 17-11-2025
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
23 year old Carol Lee creating history from the Northern Mariana Islands has had a breakout year on tour. She joined Brett Phillips on 'The First Serv...
The First Serve - Kooyong Classic Update - 17-11-2025
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Kooyong Classic will be back for 2026 leading into the Australian Open. Tournament Director Peter Johnstone joined 'The First Serve Live to update...
The First Serve - Full Show - 17-11-2025
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Phillps is in Turin presenting this weeks show recapping the ATP Finals and Australia's Billie Jean King Cup win. He also chats to ATP Chairman ...
The First Serve - Tennis in QLD: S01 E16
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Tennis in QLD, host Adon Kronk chats one on one with Tennis QLD Chairperson Jane Prentice about her role and the bigger picture of ...
The First Serve - The Junior Journey - S02 E10
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beti Sekulovski and Michael Logarzo are back for episode ten for 2025, unpacking the junior tennis landscape in Australia. In this episode, feature g...
The First Serve - The State of Play - 10-11-2025
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each week on The First Serve, we present The State of Play, going inside the Australian tennis landscape and what our future looks like on the world ...
The First Serve - Play USA Tennis Pathways College Segment - 10-11-2025
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lachlan Puyol is back with his weekly college segment on The First Serve with the latest news, featuring Lily Taylor: Sophomore at Arizona State ...
The First Serve - DeMinaur Junior Finals Wrap - 10-11-2025
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tennis Australia's Frances Soyer joined The First Serve Live to wrap up the winner of the 12/14's De Minaur Junior Tour Finals. Learn more about your ...
The First Serve - Bader Idrees - 10-11-2025
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On our trip to the WTA Finals in Riyadh, 20 year old Saudi Arabian Bader Idrees (aspiring pro and hitting partner for the players) joined us to take u...
The First Serve - Full Show - 10-11-2025
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Phillips is live in Turin for the ATP Finals after Alex de Minaur's opening day appearance. The full honour roll of champions of the past week, ...
The First Serve - Play USA S03 E10
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lachlan Puyol is back with Episode 10 for 2025 thanks to Play USA Tennis Pathways, dedicated to the US College space for those aspiring to go down thi...
The First Serve - The State of Play - 03-11-2025
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Each week on The First Serve, we present The State of Play, going inside the Australian tennis landscape and what our future looks like on the world ...
The First Serve - The Grind S03 E10
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tennis Tragic Roddy Reynolds and Tennis Pro Alexandra (Ally) Osborne are back for a great episode ten of The Grind to round out 2025, our dedicated mo...
The First Serve - 12/14u Australian Junior Tour Finals
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tennis Australia's Frances Soyer spoke to Brett Phillips about this weeks Australian Junior Tour Finals in Sydney Learn more about your ad choices. V...
The First Serve - Play USA Tennis Pathways College Segment - 03-11-2025
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lachlan Puyol is back with his weekly college segment on The First Serve with the latest news, featuring Melbourne's Steffi Webb with her announc...
The First Serve - Full Show - 03-11-2025
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Phillips is live in Saudi Arabia for the WTA Finals with a few tech difficulties, but managed to get this edition to air, including The State of...
The First Serve - Aaron Klump - 03-11-2025
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Klump is the first ever coach of Australian top 100 player Adam Walton, who joined Brett Phillips on The First Serve Live to talk about his jour...
The First Serve - Beyond the Tramlines S01 E07
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 7 of our new podcast in 2025, Beyond the Tramlines, hosted by Josh Heriot, which explores the stories and journeys of people achiev...
The First Serve - Alex de Minaur Paris R16
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex de Minaur has taken down Karen Khachanov in straight sets in just over an our to progress through to the QF's of the Paris Masters and also lock ...
The First Serve - Alex de Minaur Paris R32
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To open his ATP Masters 1000 Paris campaign, Aussie Number 1 Alex de Minaur has had to overcome talented young Canadian Gabriel Diallo (World Number 4...