The First Serve

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 Victoria State Grade semi finals look back and the Mailbag returned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Push, our dedicated wheelchair tennis podcast is back for episode five for 2026 with hosts Tim Connelly - Tennis Director of Hume Tennis and Community Centre and Home of the Melbourne & Victorian Wheelchair Open, Lucy Shuker, Great Britain's No 1 ranked female player and Aussie quad pro Heath Davidson OAM. This fifth ep of the year, previews a big US Swing with the Washington WC 500, followed by the US Open and the World Team Cup in Orlando. A great listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 2 of Beyond the Tramlines, hosted by Josh Heriot, which explores the stories and journeys of people achieving great things in the world of tennis.  Feature guest for this third episode of 2026 is Aussie John Paci on a fascinating journey into coaching in the high performance space, currently at POWA Tennis in Melbourne, his co-venture into Play USA Tennis Pathways for aspiring Aussie players to play college tennis in the US and a new project for 2027 - Global Tennis Pathways which he takes you inside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On 'The First Serve Live' Kale Nairn wraps up the latest Gold Coast tournament speaking with winners Casey Hoole and I Wen Wan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The First Serve Live, a wrap of the final home and away round of State Grade with special guest Jeremy Beale who represented Fawkner over the weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The First Serve Live, Brett Phillips caught up with 16 year old Aussie Taiki Takizawa from the Gold Coast after winning his first junior singles title - the J200 in Sydney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host of The First Serve Live Brett Phillips gave his take on Nick Kygrios after his provisional suspension for taking cocaine after failing a drug test in Mallorca this year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Phillips was back with another big show taking your live calls, wrapping Cincinnati, his take on Nick Kygrios cocaine suspension, Roger Federer's Hall of Fame Induction, Tennis Victoria State Grade R14 with Jeremy Beale from Fawkner, 16 year old Aussie Taiki Takizawa after winning his first junior singles title at the J200 in Sydney, and a UTR-PTT Gold Coast Wrap with winners Casey Hoole and I Wen Wan and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the sixth 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 Tim has the latest news/tournament updates plus a special announcement regarding the ITF Masters Tour, and feature guests are Aussie identical twins Chris and Simon Arms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This seventh edition of Padel Pow Wow for 2026 with Matt Barelle in the host chair (the godfather of Padel in AUS) joined by the king of padel vibes Ryan Bougie, is a special 'Padel Invitational at Sydney Opera House edition' looking back at this inaugural historic event with special guest Matteo - Head Coach at Tribe, Sydney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 7 of Season 3 of 'The Junior Journey' is here talking all things junior tennis for players, coaches, parents and tennis fans. Your Co Hosts Michael Logarzo and Beti Sekulovski in this episode walk you through the Australian Competitive Pathway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Phillips is back with another big show with plenty on Cincinnati and the Canadian 1000 swing wrapt up. The Tour Schedule gets a discussion, and closer to home Tennis Victoria State Grade Rnd 13, and a look back at the inaugural Padel Invitational at the Sydney Opera House, plus plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lachlan Puyol is back with S4, E7 of Play USA thanks to Play USA Tennis Pathways. Lachlan catches up with James McKie from UTR Sports - Director, Pro & Collegiate Player Development and Player Relations in a fascinating chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this sixth episode of the year host Adon Kronk from KT Academy on the Sunshine Coast, has Wayne Fielder as his guest; Director of Tennis at Baseline Tennis Coaching Academy in North Queensland. A very interesting chat for anyone to listen into in or outside of QLD, amongst many things discussed the tennis vs. pickleball hot topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A full recap on 'The First Serve Live' of Tennis Victoria State Grade R12. Brett Phillips catching up with Olivia Ryan from Grace Park Hawthorn Women's Team after their win over Essendon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On 'The First Serve Live', Brett Phillips caught up with trio Novak Palombo, Sebastian Lavorato and Christopher Manton after they guided the Aussie team to finish in 3rd place at the World Tennis 14&U Junior Finals in Czechia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founder Nick Scott from 135 Tennis Intelligence joined Brett Phillips on 'The First Serve Live' from the USA attending the Girls/Boys Junior Hardcourt Nationals with his observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kale Nairn from UTR Sports joined Brett Phillips on 'The First Serve Live' to recap the latest UTR Professional Tennis Tour event in Brisbane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Aussie Pro John Millman joined Brett Phillips on 'The First Serve Live' around the discussion about the Player Development Pathway in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Phillips was back with another big show in the middle of the ATP/WTA 1000's in Montreal and Toronto. John Millman was a special guest around the hot topic of player development in Australia. Nicholas Scott from 135 Tennis Analytics joined us from the US, our Tennis Victoria segment was back with Olivia Ryan from Grace Park part of a Round 12 recap, PTT-UTR latest from Brisbane, and a chat with Aussie trio Novak Palombo, Sebastian Lavorato and Christopher Manton who finished in third place at the World Tennis 14&U World Junior Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our dedicated podcast around the Challenger/ITF Tour is back for a big Episode Six of 2026, hosted by fellow pros Alex Osborne and Tom Fancutt. In this edition, Ally and Tom catch up with Brazilian pro Ingrid Martins for a fascinating chat about her life on tour and catch up on what has transpired for them both on tour in the last month plus their look back at the newly adopted AO Qualifing Wildcard Playoff held in Brisbane the last three weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This sixth edition of Padel Pow Wow for 2026 with Matt Barelle in the host chair (the godfather of Padel in AUS) joined by the king of padel vibes Ryan Bougie, discusses the August-September calendar coming up, including the special Padel Invitational at Sydney Opera House and special guest is Aussie Crocs player Tim Lanyon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The First Serve Live on Monday Night, on the back of 17 year old Cruz Hewitt's breakthrough week in Washington, winning his first ATP Tour match, we received a letter into the show in and around his journey compared to other young Aussies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Phillips is back with another big show, Alex de Minaur and Cruz Hewitt are on the menu with your feedback, wildcards are on the agenda, the Honour Roll, your letters for the new Tennis Australia CEO Andrew Abdo plus lots of tennis news from another big week in tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the fifth 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 Tim has the latest news/tournament updates regarding the ITF Masters Tour, and feature guest is Thai Born Australian Varatchaya 'Pias' Wongteanchai, former WTA Player, now taking up Masters tennis, thanks to www.cremoniniclay.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The First Serve Live, Brett Phillips is joined by Mark Ein, Tournament Owner of the Mubadala DC Open (the only combined ATP/WTA 500 on tour) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The First Serve Live Host Brett Phillips reinforced his view on Grand Slam Wildcards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Phillips is back with another big show with the usual ATP/WTA Honour Roll of the week. Plus a look inside the Italian tennis development system with our Junior Journey Podcast host Michael Logarzo, Wildcards Editorial, Your letters to the new TA CEO Andrew Abdo, TV State Grade Round 10 with special guest Alana Parnaby from MCC Glen Iris Valley and Tournament Owner of the ATP/WTA 500 in Washington DC Mark Ein on the eve of the main draw starting and more tennis news through the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The First Serve Live, Australian Coach Michael Logarzo and co-host of our Junior Journey Podcast reacts with his takeaways on the back of the interview the JJ Podcast did with Donato Campagnoli about the much revered Italian Tennis development system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was another big weekend of Tennis Victoria State Grade action. Special guest on The First Serve Live was Alana Parnaby from MCC Glen Iris Valley TC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Push, our dedicated wheelchair tennis podcast is back for episode four for 2026 with hosts Tim Connelly - Tennis Director of Hume Tennis and Community Centre and Home of the Melbourne & Victorian Wheelchair Open, Lucy Shuker, Great Britain's No 1 ranked female player and current No 1 Australian quad player Jin Woodman, sitting in for Heath Davidson OAM. This fourth ep of the year, is broadcast from the player balcony in the 2nd week of Wimbledon reflecting on the Summer of Wheelchair tennis in the UK and the Wimbledon experience... A great listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 6 of Season 3 of 'The Junior Journey' is here talking all things junior tennis for players, coaches, parents and tennis fans. Your Co Hosts Michael Logarzo and Beti Sekulovski are joined by Donato Campagnoli, one of the leading educators behind Italy's internationally acclaimed player development system. A consultant to the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation (FITP) for more than 20 years, he is an internationally respected coach educator and speaker helping share the philosophy behind Sistema Italia and Italy's rise to the forefront of world tennis. Checkout - www.hellstennis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was another big weekend of Tennis Victoria State Grade action, return after a couple of weeks off. Special guest on The First Serve Live was Ken Cavrak from second placed Regent Royals to talk through their season thus far and to also share his tennis journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Phillips is back with another big show with the ATP/WTA Honour Roll of the week. Saluting Bernard Tomic, winning his most significant tournament in eight years, our Head Extreme Giveaway winner is announced, special guest in our Tennis Victoria State Grade Wrap is Ken Cavrak from the second placed Regent Royals, the National Tennis Academy in Brisbane is discussed, plus highlighting an article by Javier Palenque - 'The World Cup Final -and the lessons American Tennis Refuses to Learn' plus lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fifth episode of the year host Adon Kronk from KT Academy on the Sunshine Coast, has the latest news from across the state with Jimmy Rapkins from Tennis QLD, chats one on one with Central Queensland's own Jake Alchin, coaching at Sheldon College in Brisbane and chats to author and KT Academy coach Shane Gordon of a new book 'Think like a young Champion' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lachlan Puyol is back with S4, E6 of Play USA thanks to Play USA Tennis Pathways. Lachlan catches up with Ryan Mounce, Head Men's and Women's Coach at North West Community College in North West Missisippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Phillips is back with another big show wrapping up Wimbledon 2026, plus all the tennis news going around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This fifth edition of Padel Pow Wow for 2026 with Matt Barelle in the host chair (the godfather of Padel in AUS) joined by the king of padel vibes Ryan Bougie, discusses all the activity going on within the Australian Calendar, more new clubs opening up, the focus on juniors for the future with Australia set to field teams in the Junior World Championships and plenty of results updated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our dedicated podcast around the Challenger/ITF Tour is back for a big Episode Five of 2026, hosted by fellow pros Alex Osborne and Tom Fancutt. In this edition, Ally and Tom catch up for a half way wrap of their respective years on tour and their big rankings spike with the fascinating tales that go with travelling and playing on the ITF/Challenger Tours, plus singing the praises of other Aussies grinding away, and their take on the upcoming ITF events in Brisbane to give Aussies a wildcard into AO qualifying and on the ATP's plan to shrink doubles draws and prizemoney from 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Australian tennis great Mark Woodforde joined The First Serve Live to share his views on the ATP's proposal to shrink the doubles draws and prizemoney at their tournaments from 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Phillips is back with another big show in the middle of Wimbledon with leading tennis commentator Nick Lester giving his take on the Championships so far. Australian tennis great Mark Woodforde joins to get his view on the ATP's plans to diminish doubles as part of its 2028 Calendar and beyond. Plenty of other tennis news covered home and abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2 of Beyond the Tramlines, hosted by Josh Heriot, which explores the stories and journeys of people achieving great things in the world of tennis. Feature guest for this second episode of 2026 is Aussie Marc Sophoulis - High performance tennis coach (Melbourne International Tennis School) but also in another sport - AFL. He was part of the famous Bryan Brothers team when they would compete in Australia and has coached many pros across his career. It is a great journey documented in this edition from an aspiring player to transforming as a young coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frances Soyer, Tournament Director of the annual Australian Teams Championships on the Gold Coast joined The First Serve Live to wrap up the 11's and 13's event and looking ahead to the 15's this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Scott from 135 Tennis Intelligence joined The First Serve Live in our monthly data chat around the topic ' The validity of the term forced error' and why it is vital to use forced and unforced when developing players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was another big weekend of Tennis Victoria State Grade action. Special guest on The First Serve Live was the captain of the women's team at Royal South Yarra - Neyara Weerawansa to talk through their win over MCC Glen Iris Valley, also sharing her tennis journey . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Injured Australian Jordan Thompson was a feature guest on The First Serve Live with Brett Phillips to discuss a range of topics including his injury status and his thoughts on the future of Australian tennis being one of 11 active Aussie male players who signed a letter sent to Tennis Australia endorsing Sam Groth for a senior leadership position at the governing body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Phillips is back with another big show with Wimbledon getting underway. Tennis Broadcaster/Journalist Candy Reid is on the ground at SW19. Feature guest this show is injured Aussie Jordan Thompson, Nick Scott from 135 Tennis Intelligence is back 'The validity of the term forced error', Tennis Victoria State Grade Round 8 wrap features Royal South Yarra's Captain Neyara Weerawansa and Francis Soyer, Tournament Director of the Australian Teams Championships updates the 11's/13's results of the last week plus all the other tennis news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the fourth 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 Tim has the latest news regarding the ITF, feature guest is Aussie Morgan Young, competing in the 50+ category, who will be part of the Australian Men's 50's team at the upcoming world champs in Italy, plus a tournament wrap from the last month, thanks to www.cremoniniclay.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The State of Play goes inside the Australian Tennis Landscape and what the lie of the land looks like and our future on the world stage. Wayne Goldsmith, coaching expert features and Paul Kilderry - Director of Professional Tennis at Tennis Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tennis Victoria State Grade Round 7 was played over the weekend, and special guest this week was 18 year old Evan Vasiliadis from MCC-Glen Iris Valley TC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices