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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

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Tennis in QLD: S01 E02 from 2023-12-02T22:38

Welcome to Episode 2 of Tennis in QLD, part of The First Serve Podcast Library, hosted by Adon Kronk going inside the Queensland Tennis Community. In this episode Adon gives a Tournament update, fo...

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Tassie Talk: S01 E04 from 2023-11-29T09:16:23

Host Rick Fontyn brings you the 4th episode of Tassie Talk, going inside the Tasmanian Tennis Community catching up with Steven Dance who has recently returned home after claiming his 2nd consecuti...

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2023 E41: Davis Cup, Matthew Romios, Nadal Academy, College from 2023-11-27T20:32

Brett Phillips presents the final show for 2023, a big 3 hour edition wrapping up the Davis Cup as Australia finish runner up to Italy in the final. Joining Brett In the studio was Matthew Romios, ...

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Padel Pow Wow S01 E10 from 2023-11-24T22:03:19

Welcome to Episode 10 of our Padel Pow Wow Podcast going inside the world of Padel in Australia and globally, the final episode for 2023. In this episode Hosts Matt Levey and Matt Barelle wrap up t...

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The Grind - S02 E10: Season Finale from 2023-11-22T23:38:27

Co-Hosts Roddy Reynolds and Pro Player Alex Osborne are back with the final edition of The Grind for 2023, reflecting on Alex's year on the road, the Australian Pro Tour and a look ahead to the wil...

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2023 E40: Djokovic, TV Premier League, College, Wheelchair, Kylie Moulds from 2023-11-20T21:42

Brett Phillips is back with an abbrieviated edition of the show due to the AFL Draft taking place on SEN recapping the Novak Djokovic ATP World Tour Finals win, catching up with Tennis Victoria CEO...

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The Push: S01 E06: Guest Daniel O'Neill from 2023-11-19T02:12:56

Welcome to Episode 6 of 'The Push', going inside the world of wheelchair tennis with hosts Tim Connolly from Hume Tennis and Commnunity Centre (Melbourne's Wheelchair Hub) and current World Number ...

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Aussies Only: S03 E10 Kylie Moulds from 2023-11-16T04:34:19

Host Darren Parkin is back with our final episode of Aussies Only for 2023 catching up with Kylie Moulds, former professional player, turned coach who has also dabbled in other sports and returned ...

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2023 E39: Tour Wrap, Daniel O'Neil, Kerryn Pratt, Premier League, College from 2023-11-13T11:42:21

Brett Phillips is back with another big show with the latest on the ATP Finals, a wrap of the BJK Cup Finals and all the other on court action across the tours. Tournament Director of the Australia...

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Match of My Career - S01 E10 | Jessica Moore from 2023-11-12T00:14:14

Welcome to Match of My Career Episode 10 as host Todd Scoullar sits down with former Australian Pro Jessica Moore, who recalls her 2nd round match at the 2008 Australian Open as a 17 year old when ...

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Crunching the Numbers - S03 E10 from 2023-11-08T00:49

Welcome to Episode 10 for 2023 with co hosts Stephen Huss and Chris Tontz. Special guest for his final edition for 2023 is American tennis professional and top 100 player Claire Liu, who shares a p...

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2023 E38: Tour Wrap, Alicia Molik, Michael Logarzo, College, Tom Downs from 2023-11-06T11:31

Brett Phillips is back with another big show with the latest on court news across all the tours highlighted by the WTA Finals and the ATP 1000 Paris Masters. Aussie Billie Jean King Cup Captain Ali...

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The Junior Journey - S01 E05 from 2023-11-05T00:34:11

Welcome to Episode five of The Junior Journey, The First Serve's dedicated podcast in the junior tennis space for tennis fans, players, coaches and parents. Hosted by coaches Beti Sekulovski and Mi...

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Tassie Talk: S01 E03 from 2023-10-31T23:42:35

Host Rick Fontyn brings you the 3rd episode of Tassie Talk, going inside the Tasmanian Tennis Community, catching up with Shaun Summers recent Silver Medallist in the mixed doubles at the Australia...

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Padel Pow Wow S01 E09 from 2023-10-31T00:29:09

Welcome to Episode 9 of our Padel Pow Wow Podcast going inside the world of Padel in Australia and globally. In this episode Hosts Matt Levey and Matt Barelle discuss how their Bali tournament trip...

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Tennis in QLD: S01 E01 from 2023-10-29T05:14

Welcome to the launch of Tennis in QLD, part of The First Serve Podcast Library, hosted by Adon Kronk, going inside the Queensland Tennis Community. For the opening episode, Adon sits down with one...

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The SA Scene: S02 E09 from 2023-10-26T22:17:32

Host Bevan Jones is back with another episode of The SA Scene, going inside the South Australian Tennis Community each month, in this episode catching up with long time coach Francy Kyriacou to hea...

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The Grind - S02 E09: Guest Destanee Aiava from 2023-10-25T07:41

Co-Hosts Roddy Reynolds and Pro Player Alex Osborne are back with the October edition of The Grind going inside the Challenger and ITF Tours. On the Menu - Tennis Balls, Taylor Townsend and feature...

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2023 E36: Tour Wrap, United Cup, Elijah Dikkenberg, Garry Cahill, College from 2023-10-23T11:35:25

Brett Phillips is back with another big show wrapping up the latest on court action of the past week highlighted by the Japan Open and American star Ben Shelton winning his first ATP Title and Auss...

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Aussies Only: S03 E09 Peter Johnston from 2023-10-20T04:59

Host Darren Parkin is back with another big episode of Aussies Only, catching up with former Australia pro turned long tennis administrator Peter Johnston. From his playing days to working for Tenn...

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Match of My Career - S01 E09 | Beti Sekulovski from 2023-10-18T02:58:33

Welcome to Match of My Career Episode 9 as host Todd Scoullar sits down with former Australian pro Beti Sekulovski, who takes up back to her 2nd round 2004 match up with fellow Aussie Evie Dominiko...

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2023 E35: Nick Lester, AATC, Peter Johnston, Dale Roberts, College from 2023-10-16T11:31:20

Brett Phillips is back with another big show wrapping up the Pro Tours, chatting to leading tennis commentator Nick Lester at the Shanghai Masters, Australasian Academy of Tennis Coaches CEO Lynton...

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Crunching the Numbers - S03 E09 from 2023-10-13T05:23

Welcome to Episode 9 for 2023 with co host Stephen Huss not with his usual co host Chris Tontz who is away for this episode but 'Hussy' has a very special guest with him in Dan Kiernan, former Brit...

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2023 E34: Tour, 'Australia's Open' Raphael Savelli, Viv Christie, College, Tennis West from 2023-10-09T11:27

Brett Phillips is back with another big show wrapping up the latest on tour in Beijing with another title to Iga Swiatek, plus the Aussie latest. 'Australia's Open' Director Ili Bare reflects on th...

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The Junior Journey - S01 E04 from 2023-10-08T07:20:27

Welcome to Episode four of The Junior Journey, The First Serve's dedicated podcast in the junior tennis space for tennis fans, players, coaches and parents. Hosted by coaches Beti Sekulovski and Mi...

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Play USA - S02 E09 | Violet Apisah&David Hodge from 2023-10-05T07:20:47

Lachlan Puyol is back with Episode 9 of Season 2 of Play USA, thanks to Education USA Australia, going inside the journey of many Aussies going down the College Tennis Pathway. In this episode Lach...

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2023 E33: Latest on Tour, David Wagner, David Macpherson, Tony Pi, Eddie Winter from 2023-10-02T11:14

Brett Phillips is back with another big show reflecting on the latest on tour around the globe plus all the news at home in Australia. We also showcase our First Serve Podcast library featuring Wor...

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The Push: S01 E05: Guest David Wagner from 2023-10-02T03:44:38

Welcome to Episode 5 of 'The Push', going inside the world of wheelchair tennis with hosts Tim Connolly from Hume Tennis and Commnunity Centre (Melbourne's Wheelchair Hub) and current World Number ...

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Padel Pow Wow S01 E08 from 2023-10-01T07:30:29

Welcome to Episode 8 of our Padel Pow Wow Podcast going inside the world of Padel in Australia and globally. In this episode Hosts Matt Levey and Matt Barelle are on location in Bali where a group ...

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Tassie Talk: S01 E02 from 2023-09-28T22:46:45

Host Rick Fontyn brings you the 2nd episode of Tassie Talk, going inside the Tasmanian Tennis Community, catching up with a couple of brothers returning home for a visit. David MacPherson one of th...

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The SA Scene: S02 E08 from 2023-09-27T23:31

Host Bevan Jones is back with another episode of The SA Scene, going inside the South Australian Tennis Community each month, in this episode catching up with long time Tea Tree Gully Coach Jason T...

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2023 E32: Tour Wrap, Laver Cup, Mailbag, Capra Series, College from 2023-09-26T09:50:50

Brett Phillips is back with another big show wrapping up the latest on the WTA Tour, including Storm Hunter's elevation to World Number 2 in the doubles rankings. Peter Johnston, Tournament Directo...

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Aussies Only: S03 E08 Dianne Balestrat from 2023-09-23T05:11:32

Host Darren Parkin is back with another big episode of Aussies Only, catching up with former Australian Pro Dianne Balestrat (nee Fromholtz) who reached a career high of 4 in the world in 1979. Aus...

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The Grind - S02 E08: Guest Courtney Lock from 2023-09-20T04:11:26

Co Hosts Roddy Reynolds and Pro Player Alex Osborne are back with the September edition of The Grind going inside the Challenger and ITF Tours. On the Menu - Alex compares playing the WTA 125 tourn...

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2023 E31: Davis Cup, Marc Polmans, Padel, Derek Pham, Newks23 Trip from 2023-09-19T01:25:05

Brett Phillips is back with another big show live from Crown Casino in Melbourne. On the menu, Australia's Davis Cup success in Manchester to see it qualify for the last 8 in Malaga in November, bu...

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Match of My Career - S01 E08 | Joe Sirianni from 2023-09-15T04:51:44

Welcome to Match of My Career Episode 8 as host Todd Scoullar sits down with former Australian pro Joe Sirianni, who takes us back to his 2003 Round 1 Australian Open victory over former World Numb...

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Crunching the Numbers - S03 E08 from 2023-09-13T01:00

Welcome to Episode 8 for 2023 with co hosts Stephen Huss and Chris Tontz who's theme this time is power and speed of shot, looking at the averages for men and women for 2023 breaking down ground st...

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2023 E30: US Open Wrap, Tennis West CEO sacking, Rinky Hijikata from 2023-09-11T12:47:54

Brett Phillips is back with another big show wrapping up the US Open hearing from the winners and award winning journalist Courtney Walsh on the ground in New York. Also the latest on Tennis West C...

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The Junior Journey - S01 E03 from 2023-09-10T09:07:53

Welcome to Episode three of The Junior Journey, The First Serve's dedicated podcast in the junior tennis space for tennis fans, players, coaches and parents. Hosted by coaches Beti Sekulovski and M...

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Play USA - S02 E08 | Cheng Dong&Danny Bryan from 2023-09-07T01:40:32

Lachlan Puyol is back with Episode 8 of Season 2 of Play USA, thanks to Education USA Australia, going inside the journey of many Aussies going down the College Tennis Pathway. In this episode Lach...

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2023 E29: US Open, Fawkner TC, College, Tennis West CEO sacking from 2023-09-04T12:51:08

Brett Phillips is back with another show midway through the US Open with our correspondents on the ground in New York - Courtney Walsh and Dave Worsley. Jelena Ostapenko and Ben Shelton we hear fro...

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The SA Scene: S02 E07 from 2023-09-01T02:52:18

Host Bevan Jones is back with another episode of The SA Scene, going inside the South Australian tennis community each month, in this episode catching up with former pros Dom Marafiote and Helen Ri...

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Padel Pow Wow S01 E07 from 2023-08-30T03:57

Welcome to Episode 7 of our Padel Pow Wow Podcast going inside the world of Padel in Australia and globally. In this episode Hosts Matt Levey and Matt Barelle bring you the latest from the Seniors ...

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2023 E28: Alex de Minaur, State Grade, College, PTPA's Ahmad Nassar from 2023-08-28T12:39:11

Brett Phillips is back with a big US Open Preview show with feature guest, Aussie Number 1 Alex de Minaur. Tennis reporters Courtney Walsh and Dave Worsley are on the ground in New York in the buil...

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The Push: S01 E04: Guest Greg Crump from 2023-08-27T04:43:45

Welcome to Episode 4 of 'The Push', going inside the world of wheelchair tennis with hosts Tim Connolly from Hume Tennis and Commnunity Centre (Melbourne's Wheelchair Hub) and current World Number ...

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Aussies Only: S03 E07 Richard Fromberg from 2023-08-25T22:51:10

Host Darren Parkin is back with another big episode of Aussies Only, catching up with former Australian pro Richard Fromberg who reached a career high of 24 in singles and was a big part of Austral...

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The Grind - S02 E07: Guest Ines Ibbou from 2023-08-25T03:42

Co Hosts Roddy Reynolds and Pro Player Alex Osborne are back with the August edition of The Grind going inside the Challenger and ITF Tours. On the menu - Alex's back to back titles, shining a ligh...

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2023 E27: Cincinnati. Yonex, PTPA, College from 2023-08-21T22:26:16

Brett Phillips is back in the chair with a full wrap of an incredible Masters 1000 Cincinnati final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. The Yonex team in Australia of Robert Jordan and Athan...

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2023 E26: Peter Johnston in the studio, Tour Wrap, State Grade, College from 2023-08-14T17:10:59

Jordan Kounelis and Courtney Walsh host this weeks edition of The First Serve, wrapping up all the winners and the Aussies on the ATP/WTA/Challenger/ITF tours. Peter Johnston joins Jordan and Court...

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Match of My Career - S01 E07 | Rameez Junaid from 2023-08-11T15:21:26

Welcome to Match of My Career Episode 7 as host Todd Scoullar sits down with former Australian pro Rameez Junaid, who takes us back to 2019 when he played at Wimbledon for the first time and a memo...

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Crunching the Numbers - S03 E07 from 2023-08-10T12:26

Welcome to Episode 7 for 2023 with co-hosts Stephen Huss and Chris Tontz, who catch up with Jim Thompson, Head Coach of Virginia Tech taking an inside look at some US college numbers. Learn more ab...

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The Junior Journey - S01 E02 from 2023-08-06T00:39:58

Welcome to Episode two of The Junior Journey, The First Serve's dedicated podcast in the junior tennis space for tennis fans, players, coaches and parents. Hosted by coaches Beti Sekulovski and Mic...

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Play USA - S02 E07 | Eric Padgham from 2023-08-03T04:41

Lachlan Puyol is back with Episode 7 of Season 2 of Play USA, thanks to Education USA Australia, going inside the journey of many Aussies going down the College Tennis Pathway. In this episode Lach...

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Tassie Talk: S01 E01 from 2023-08-01T03:28:40

Host Rick Fontyn brings you the first episode of Tassie Talk, going inside the Tasmanian Tennis Community chatting to 90 year old Max Byrne still actively involved as a Club President, also Denis T...

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The SA Scene: S02 E06 from 2023-07-30T02:14

Host Bevan Jones is back with another big edition of The SA Scene, going inside the South Australian tennis community each month for this edition catching up with the son of legendary AFL Footballe...

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Padel Pow Wow S01 E06 from 2023-07-28T01:33:38

Welcome to Episode 6 of our Padel Pow Wow Podcast going inside the world of Padel in Australia and globally. In this episode Hosts Matt Levey and Matt Barelle bring you the latest from the internat...

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Aussies Only: S03 E06 Shane Liyanage from 2023-07-25T03:41:56

Host Darren Parkin is back with another big episode of our Aussies Only Podcast, catching up with Melbourne's Shane Liyanage making a name for himself at home and abroad as a data analyst in tennis...

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2023 E25: Winners/News, State Grade, KLTC Foundation, College from 2023-07-24T12:30

Brett Phillips is back with another big show wrapping up all the winners and the Aussies on the ATP/WTA/Challenger/ITF tours. Connor Joyce from thefirstserve.com.au joined the show with the latest ...

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The Push: S01 E03 - Guest Gordon Reid from 2023-07-21T22:25:13

Welcome to Episode 3 of 'The Push', going inside the world of wheelchair tennis with hosts Tim Connolly from Hume Tennis and Commnunity Centre (Melbourne's Wheelchair Hub) and current World Number ...

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The Grind - S02 E06: Guest Conny Perrin from 2023-07-20T05:40:02

Co Hosts Roddy Reynolds and Pro Player Alex Osborne are back with the July edition of The Grind going inside the Challenger and ITF Tours. On the menu - Chris Eubanks incredible Wimbledon run, the ...

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2023 E24: Wimbledon, James Watt, Manny Diaz, Zane Stevens from 2023-07-17T11:57:42

Brett Phillips is back with another big show recapping Wimbledon with tennis journalist Courtney Walsh on the ground in London. Kiwi James Watt on debut for Grace Park in State Grade joined us, our...

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Match of My Career - S01 E06 | Richard Fromberg from 2023-07-14T02:35:50

Welcome to Match of My Career Episode 6 as host Todd Scoullar sits down with former Australian pro Richard Fromberg to reflect on one of the most memorable matches of his career in the 1993 Davis C...

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2023 E23: Wimbledon, State Grade, ITF J60, College, Crunching The Numbers from 2023-07-10T09:49:58

Brett Phillips is back with another show as Wimbledon turns the page into the 2nd week. Reporters Courtney Walsh and Josh Heriot join from the grounds of SW`19. Aside from all the action of the th...

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Crunching the Numbers - S03 E06 from 2023-07-10T05:47

Welcome to Episode 6 for 2023 with co hosts Stephen Huss and Chris Tontz, who catch up wrapping the first week of Wimbledon pulling apart the key numbers and trends on the grass, an Aussie singles ...

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The Junior Journey - S01 E01 from 2023-07-08T04:19:11

Welcome to the first episode of The Junior Journey, The First Serve's dedicated podcast in the junior tennis space for tennis fans, players, coaches and parents. Hosted by coaches Beti Sekulovski a...

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Play USA - S02 E06 | Teodora Jovic from 2023-07-06T04:34

Lachlan Puyol is back with Episode 6 of Season 2 of Play USA, thanks to Education USA Australia, going inside the journey of many Aussies going down the College Tennis Pathway. In this episode Lach...

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2023 E22: John Millman, Jeremy Reeve, Rick Macci, Connor Thomson from 2023-07-03T09:49

Brett Phillips is back with another big edition of the show on Day 1 of Wimbledon. Injured Aussie John Millman who has played seven main draws at SW19 previews the fortnight, reporters Courtney Wal...

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The SA Scene: S02 E05 from 2023-06-30T01:03:26

Host Bevan Jones is back with another episode of The SA Scene, going inside the South Australian tennis community each month, for this edition catching up with promising junior Tom Nettle and his f...

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Padel Pow Wow S01 E05 from 2023-06-28T04:30:28

Welcome to Episode 5 of our Padel Pow Wow Podcast going inside the world of Padel in Australia and globally. In this episode Hosts Matt Levey and Matt Barelle bring you the latest from the internat...

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2023 E21: Tour Wrap, Wimbledon Qualifying, Latest News from 2023-06-26T11:03

Brett Phillips is back with another big show with the latest Tour Wrap, checking in on Day 1 Wimbledon qualifying with Courtney Walsh, Ric Curnow - Founder of the Tennis Neutral App, the latest Ten...

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The Grind - S02 E05: Guest Calum Puttergill from 2023-06-23T02:02

Co Hosts Roddy Reynolds and Ally Osborne are back with another big episode of The Grind going inside the Challenger and ITF Tours with special guest, 29 year old Aussie pro Calum Puttergill who pro...

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The Push: S01 E02 - Guest Robert Shaw from 2023-06-21T04:52:52

Welcome to Episode 2 of 'The Push', going inside the world of wheelchair tennis with hosts Tim Connolly from Hume Tennis and Commnunity Centre (Melbourne's Wheelchair Hub) and current World Number ...

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2023 E20: Tour Wrap, State Grade, College from 2023-06-19T10:05:56

Brett Phillips is back with another big show wrapping up all the tour action from the last week, including the latest with the Aussies. Our weekly Tennis Victoria State Grade segment and College se...

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Aussies Only: S03 E05 Matt Trollope from 2023-06-18T01:25:54

Host Darren Parkin is back with another episode of our Aussies Only Podcast, catching up with Melbourne based tennis journalist Matt Trollope who recounts his time in tennis from freelancing travel...

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Match of My Career - S01 E05 | Sadik Kadir from 2023-06-15T03:55:06

Welcome to Match of My Career Episode 5 as host Todd Scoullar sits down with former Australian pro Sadik Kadir to reflect on one of the most memorable matches of his career at the 2009 Sydney Inter...

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2023 E19: Roland Garros Wrap Up, State Grade, College Wrap. from 2023-06-12T12:45:57

Brett Phillips is back with another big show wrapping up the 2023 French Open, along with our weekly Tennis Victoria State Grade segment and College segment with Lachlan Puyol. Learn more about you...

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Crunching the Numbers - S03 E05 from 2023-06-10T22:59

Welcome to Episode 5 for 2023 with co hosts Stephen Huss and Chris Tontz, who catch up during the first week of the French Open. Their hot topic for this episode is 2nd serves and the myth that you...

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Play USA - S02 E05 | Lachlan Brain from 2023-06-08T05:42:18

Lachlan Puyol is back with Episode 5 of Season 2 of Play USA, thanks to Education USA Australia, going inside the journey of many Aussies going down the College Tennis Pathway. In this episode Lach...

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2023 E18: Roland Garros, State Grade, Taylah Preston, Aleks Vukic from 2023-06-05T21:41

Brett Phillips is back with another big show with co host Betty Sekulovski crossing over to Roland Garros with updates from award winning journalist Courtney Walsh and former Australian tennis grea...

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French Open Update for Stan Sport (05/06/23) from 2023-06-05T11:26:17

Roland-Garos 2023. Every Match. Ad-free. Four Courts in 4k UHD. Live&on Demand. The Home of Grand Slam Tennis, Stan Sport.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The SA Scene: S02 E04 from 2023-05-31T06:08:28

Host Bevan Jones is back with another big episode of The SA Scene going inside the South Australian tennis community each month, for this edition catching up some of the recently announced Tennis S...

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2023 E17: Roland Garros, State Grade, College from 2023-05-29T20:35:24

Brett Phillips is back with another big show on Day 1 of Roland Garros with our team of reporters on the ground - Duncan McKenzie McHarg, Courtney Walsh and Roddy Reynolds chatting all things Frenc...

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French Open Update with Duncan McKenzie-McHarg for Stan Sport (29/05/23) from 2023-05-29T11:58:39

Roland-Garos is now streaming on Stan Sport. Every match. Ad-free. Four courts in 4K Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Grind - S02 E04: with co-host Ally Osborne from 2023-05-28T00:08:04

Host Roddy Reynolds is back with another episode of The Grind with new co host, Aussie pro Ally Osborne as they pull apart what is happening around the ATP Challenger and ITF Tours Learn more abou...

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Padel Pow Wow S01 E04 from 2023-05-25T06:07

Welcome to Episode 4 of our Padel Pow Wow Podcast going inside the world of Padel in Australia and globally. In this episode Hosts Matt Levey and Matt Barelle bring you the latest in the internatio...

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2023 E16: Italian Open, Rohan Williams, Chris Clarey, State Grade, Padel, College from 2023-05-22T23:54:47

Brett Phillips is back with another big episode wrapping up the two weeks of the Italian Open and other key results around the tour. Rohan Williams, coach of Alex Bolt joined the show from Roland G...

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Match of My Career - S01 E04 | Jarmila Wolfe from 2023-05-21T00:11

Welcome to Match of My Career Episode 4 as host Todd Scoullar sits down with former Australian pro Jarmilla Wolfe to reflect on one of the most memorable matches of her career at the 2010 Wimbledon...

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The Push: S01 E01 from 2023-05-18T00:31:25

Welcome to Episode 1 of 'The Push' our newest podcast going inside the world of wheelchair tennis with hosts Tim Connolly and Heath Davidson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

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2023 E15: Italian Open, Tennis Neutral App, State Grade, College from 2023-05-15T12:10

Brett Phillips is back with another big episode in the middle of the Italian Open, chatting with long time Italian tennis journalist Ubaldo Scanagatta. Also founder of the Tennis Neutral App Rick C...

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Aussies Only: S03 E04 Nicole Bradtke from 2023-05-12T22:55:30

Host Darren Parkin is back with another episode of our Aussies Only podcast, catching up with former professional player Nicole Bradtke. A Grand Slam singles semi finalist as a player and an Olympi...

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Crunching the Numbers - S03 E04 from 2023-05-11T01:57

Welcome to Episode 4 for 2023. Stephen Huss is missing for this edition, so co host Chris Tontz has the full hosting reigns and accommpaning him is special guest Johnny Parks. A long time in tennis...

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Play USA - S02 E04 | Stefani Webb from 2023-05-04T04:25:02

Lachlan Puyol is back with Episode 4 of Season 2 of Play USA, thanks to Education USA Australia, going inside the journey of many Aussies going down the College Tennis Pathway. In this episode, Lac...

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2023 E13: Rick Macci, Latest on Tour, Peter Johnson, ITL, Seniors, College from 2023-05-01T09:59:19

Brett Phillips is back with another big episode of the show, joined by co host Courtney Walsh. The latest on tour with the Madrid Open and the Aussies around the globe. Feature guest: Legendary Ame...

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The SA Scene: S02 E03 from 2023-04-29T23:16:01

Host Bevan Jones is back with another big episode of The SA Scene going inside the South Australian tennis community each month. Special guests for this edition include Ashwin Vijayaragavan, just n...

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Padel Pow Wow S01 E03 from 2023-04-26T06:04:10

Welcome to Episode 3 of our Padel Pow Wow Podcast going inside the world of Padel in Australia and globally. Hosts Matt Levey and Matt Barelle wrap up the recent Seniors Padel Tournament held in Sy...

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Aussies Only: S03 E03 Scott Draper from 2023-04-23T01:26:46

Host Darren Parkin is back with another episode of our Aussies Only podcast, catching up with former professional player Scott Draper, who also played professional golf to reflect on his career hig...

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The Grind - S02 E03: Michail Pervolarakis from 2023-04-19T07:51:27

Host Roddy Reynolds is back with another episode of The Grind with special guest Michail Pervolarakis, ATP Professional from Greece sharing his experiences of grinding away on the ITF and Challenge...

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2023 E12: Tour Wrap, TV Pennant, College Segment from 2023-04-17T12:18:11

Brett Phillips is back with another big episode of the show on the back of Andrey Rublev winning the Monte Carlo Masters, a preview of the upcoming Tennis Victoria State Grade Pennant season, an in...

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Match of My Career - S01 E03 | Nathan Healey from 2023-04-16T04:35:30

Welcome to Match of My Career Episode 3, as host Todd Scoullar sits down wth former Australian pro Nathan Healey to reflect on one of the most memorable matches of his career, as a wildcard entrant...

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Crunching the Numbers - S03 E03 from 2023-04-13T01:47

Stephen Huss and Chris Tontz return with episode 3 for 2023. The theme of this episode is how important are the first two points of a game as the guys dive into the analytics and statistics around ...

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2023 E11: Tour Wrap, Kevin Hicks, Dayne Kelly, Ally Osborne, Ashley Fisher from 2023-04-10T10:02:35

Brett Phillips is back with another big show saluting all the winners on tour in the past week around the globe including the Aussie trophy winners. Guests included Kevin Hicks - President of Shepp...

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Play USA - S02 E03 | Casey Hoole from 2023-04-06T01:07:39

Lachlan puyol is back with Episode 3 of Season 2 of Play USA, thanks to Education USA Australia, going inside the journey of many Aussies going down the College Tennis Pathway. In this episode, Lac...

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Play USA - S02 E03 | Casey Hoole from 2023-04-06T01:07:39

Lachlan puyol is back with Episode 3 of Season 2 of Play USA, thanks to Education USA Australia, going inside the journey of many Aussies going down the College Tennis Pathway. In this episode, Lac...

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2023 E10: Miami, Lawrence Robertson. Charlie Camus, College. from 2023-04-03T11:53:15

Brett Phillips is back with another big edition of the show recapping the Miami Open to round out the Sunshine double. Joining the show was Lawrence Robertson, Director of Game Development and Path...

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The SA Scene - S02 E02 Mia Tsoukalas, Sean Van Rensburg, Sandon Stolle from 2023-03-31T01:02:30

Welcome to Episode 2 of the SA Scene for 2023 with host Bevan Jones going inside the South Australian tennis community. In this episode Bevan catches up with winning team captains Mia Tsoukalas (Gl...

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Padel Pow Wow S01 E02 from 2023-03-29T01:26:08

Welcome to Episode 2 of our Padel Pow Wow Podcast going inside the world of Padel in Australia and globally. Hosts Matt Levey and Matt Barelle discuss the growth of padel around the world, update t...

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2023 E08: Indian Wells, Priscilla Hon, Marc Polmans, Donna Kelso from 2023-03-20T11:24

Brett Phillips once again brings you the show from Indian Wells wrapping up another big tournament in Tennis Paradise hearing from singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina. Brett also si...

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Aussies Only: S03 E02 Marc Sophoulis from 2023-03-15T02:24:24

Host Darren Parkin is back with another episode of our Aussies Only Podcast catching up with the highly respected Marc Sophoulis. Player, turned coach at a young age, also combining coaching in the...

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Padel Pow Wow S01 E01 from 2023-03-05T00:31:10

Padel Pow Wow is hosted by Matt Levey, Game4Padel in Melbourne and Matt Barrelle, the ‘Godfather’ of Padel in Australia and inaugural President of the Australian Padel Federation.  The guys each m...

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2023 E05: Women's Tennis, Tristan Schoolkate, College Wrap, 135 Tennis Analytics from 2023-02-27T08:51

Brett Phillips is back with another big episode of the show wrapping up the big bunch of Aussie winners over the weekend led by Max Purcell going back to back on the ATP Challenger Tour. Melbourne ...

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2023 E04: Tour Wrap, Heath Davidson, College Wrap from 2023-02-20T11:14:29

Brett Phillips is back with another big edition of the show wrapping up a big week on tour with Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz returning in style and two Australian Challenger wins to Thanasi Kokki...

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2023 E03: Tour Wrap, Kim Birrell, Matthew Dellavedova, Emmy Mugisha from 2023-02-13T09:57

Brett Phillips is back with another big edition of the show wrapping up another big week on tour with the highlight being the breakout win of Yibing Wu of China. Kimberly Birrell joined the show fr...

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Play USA - S02 E01 | Alex Bulte from 2023-02-07T06:49

Lachlan Puyol is back with Season 2 of Play USA, going inside the journey of many Aussies going down the College Tennis Pathway. In this episode Lachlan catches up with Melbourne's Alex Bulte a sop...

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2023 E02: Davis Cup, Rinky Hijikata, Storm Hunter, VIC State Grade, College from 2023-02-06T11:13:40

Brett Phillips is back with another big episode taking your calls and texts, reflecting on the Davis Cup Qualifiers and a full tour wrap, catching up with Rinky Hijikata and Storm Hunter after lift...

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2023 E01: AO Wrap, Competitive Play, Wildcards, Padel, College from 2023-01-30T12:17

Brett Phillips is back with the first episode of The First Serve for 2023 reflecting on the Australian Open, going inside Team Sabalenka with Data Analyst Shane Liyanage, an update on the new Compe...

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2022 E45: Davis Cup, AATC&Voyager Tennis, Stephen Huss, Peter Johnston from 2022-11-27T09:48

Brett Phillips is back with the final edition of the show for 2022, looking ahead to the Davis Cup Final between Australia and Canada. A round table coaching discussion featuring AATC CEO Lynton Jo...

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The SA Scene - S01 E06 Debbie Sterrey from 2022-11-26T05:39:15

Welcome to the sixth episode of The SA Scene, hosted by Bevan Jones, going inside the South Australian tennis community each month. In this edition, Bevan catches up Tennis SA CEO Debbie Sterrey ab...

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The Grind - S01 E03: Lawrence Robertson - Director of Pathways&Game Development at Tennis Australia from 2022-08-21T08:29

Host Alex Johnstone is joined by Lawrence Robertson - Director of Pathways&Game Development at Tennis Australia. One of Lawrence's major responsibilities is looking after the Australian Pro Tour w...

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Aussies Only - S02 E08: Steve Baldas from 2022-08-19T17:30

Host Jedd Zetzer is joined by Steve Baldas - junior Wimbledon doubles Champion, University of Georgia College graduate turned administrator - former CEO of Tennis South Australia and the current CE...

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The SA Scene - S01 E03: Edward Winter, Madison&Chloe Schwarz, Robyn Tucker from 2022-08-17T09:01

Welcome to the third episode of The SA Scene, hosted by Bevan Jones, going inside the South Australian tennis community each month. In this edition, Bevan catches up with 17-year-old rising star Ed...

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Aussies Only - S02 E06: Nathan Healey from 2022-06-16T09:05

Host Jedd Zetzer is joined by Nathan Healey - former pro player, former coach of Lleyton Hewitt and Max Purcell, founder of Play Awake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Grind - S01 E02: Latest Challenger/ITF results, ATP Vice President Richard Glover from 2022-06-07T06:13

Host Alex Johnstone discusses some big Aussie results on the Challenger Tour and ITF Tour in May before speaking to ATP Vice President and the man in charge of the Challenger Tour, Richard Glover. ...

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The Grind - S01 E01: Mike Cation from 2022-05-20T07:17

Host Alex Johnstone discusses the year in review on the ATP Challenger Tour and ITF Tour before speaking to renowned American broadcaster Mike Cation. Mike is a long-time tennis broadcaster who wo...

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Aussies Only - S02 E05: Sarah Stone from 2022-05-12T17:18

Host Jedd Zetzer is joined by Sarah Stone to dissect her incredible tennis journey both playing and coaching on the professional tennis tour. Born into a tennis family, Sarah's remarkable journey ...

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2022 E16: Nick Lester on Carlos Alcaraz TA's Lawrence Robertson on UTR. from 2022-05-09T11:33

Brett Phillips is back for another big show, catching up with commentator Nick Lester about the hottest story in tennis - Carlos Alcaraz, and joining Brett in the studio was Tennis Australia Direct...

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Play USA - S01 E03 | Chase Ferguson from 2022-05-05T03:25

Lachlan Puyol is back with another episode of Play USA, going inside the journey of many Aussies going down the College Tennis Pathway. This episode Lachlan catches up with Chase Ferguson from Melb...

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What Are You Doing Here - S01 E01 Brad Stine Part 1 from 2022-04-30T07:27

Welcome to the first episode of What are you doing here, hosted by tennis coach Rohan Williams, talking to guests across the professional tennis tours. His first guest is American Brad Stine, the c...

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What Are You Doing Here - S01 E01 Brad Stine Part 1 from 2022-04-30T07:27

Welcome to the first episode of What are you doing here, hosted by tennis coach Rohan Williams, talking to guests across the professional tennis tours. His first guest is American Brad Stine, the c...

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2022 E14: The Latest on Tour, Sarah Stone, Betti Sekulovski from 2022-04-26T11:05

Brett Phillips is back in the studio with the latest on tour including the continued great form of Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek. Joining him in the studio were highly credentialed coaches Sarah S...

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Aussies Only - S02 E04: Aussie Update with Connor Joyce from 2022-04-22T09:15

In this edition of Aussies Only, host Jedd Zetzer is joined by The First Serve latest news/feature writer and Australian tennis expert Connor Joyce to talk about how the Australian players are trac...

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2022 E12: Hot Mailbag of Feedback, Lou Pleming, Junior Billie Jean King Cup from 2022-04-11T21:06

Brett Phillips is back with another big edition of The First Serve, with lots of feedback coming in about Australian tennis, a dissection of the latest winners on tour and joined by Lou Plemin...

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Crunching the Numbers - S02 E01 from 2022-04-08T20:13

We welcome back Crunching the Numbers to The First Serve with new hosts Stephen Huss and Chris Tontz. In Episode 1, Stephen and Chris take a look at the serve and return +1, rally length and s...

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Play USA - S01 E02 | Tenika McGiffin from 2022-04-06T03:54

Lachlan Puyol is back with another episode of Play USA, going inside the journey of many Aussies going down the College Tennis Pathway. This episode Lachlan catches up with Queenslander Tenika McGi...

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2022 E11: Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek Miami triumphs. from 2022-04-04T21:11

Brett Phillips is back with another big edition of The First Serve, pulling apart the last week on tour with Miami wrapping up. Also an Aussie report card for the first three months of the yea...

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Aussies Only - S02 E03: Michael Logarzo from 2022-04-01T19:39

Host Jedd Zetzer chats to tennis coach Michael Logarzo about his tennis journey and his life, from his playing days to his coaching days, including coaching Zoe Hives and encounters with John ...

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2022 E10: The Latest on Tour, Chris Kachel, Graham'Woofa'Charlton from 2022-03-28T21:33

Brett Phillips is back in the studio after two weeks at Indian Wells, with the latest on what is happening at the Miami Open. Chris Kachel joins Brett Phillips in the studio to reflect on his ...

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2022 E09: Indian Wells Wrap, Paul Annacone, UTR/Country Tennis from 2022-03-21T20:06

Host Brett Phillips brings you this week's edition of The First Serve direct from Indian Wells, wrapping up the week that's been.

Paul Annacone joins the show to di...

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2022 E08: Mark Woodforde, Indian Wells from 2022-03-15T02:15

Host Brett Phillips brings you this week's edition of The First Serve direct from Indian Weels, wrapping up the week that's been in the world of tennis.

Mark Woodfo...

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Play USA - S01 E01 | Jeremy Taylor from 2022-03-13T19:44

PLAY USA is hosted by former Aussie collegiate player Lachlan Puyol, based in Mississippi USA, which goes inside the journey of many Aussies going down the College Pathway as an entry point to...

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2022 E07: Indian Wells Preview, Luke Saville, UTR Follow Up from 2022-03-07T20:35

Brett Phillips is in Los Angeles en route to Indian Wells with a preview.. All the latest on court action on the tours from the past week including Jedd Zetzer with Luke Saville after Australi...

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2022 E06: Andrew Moss, UTR, Player Pathway Discussion Part 2 from 2022-02-28T21:50

Host Brett Phillips is back in the studio for this weeks edition of The First Serve, joined by Head of the International Tennis Federation World Tennis Tour and Pathway Strategy Andrew Moss, a...

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2022 E05: Tom Larner, UTR, Player Pathway Discussion from 2022-02-21T22:32

Host Brett Phillips is back in the studio for this weeks edition of The First Serve, joined by Tennis Australia Chief Tennis Officer Tom Larner - including discussion on the UTR system, player...

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2022 E04: Tennis Victoria Country Week from 2022-02-15T01:12

Host Brett Phillips is back for a special edition of The First Serve, direct from Tennis Victoria's Country Week in Swan Hill.

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2022 E03: Todd Langman, TA Wildcard Discussion from 2022-02-07T22:15

Host Brett Phillips is back in the studio for The First Serve, wrapping up the week that's been on the tour.

Coach of Thanasi Kokkinakis - Todd Langman joins the sh...

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2022 E02: Australian Open Review from 2022-02-01T07:43

Host Brett Phillips was back in the studio to review the Australian Open. Joined by The First Serve’s Jedd Zetzer & Alex Johnstone.

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2022 E01: Australian Open Preview from 2022-01-26T13:52

Host Brett Phillips previews the 2022 Australian Open direct from our bunker on Rod Laver Arena.

Joined by award-winning tennis journalists Courtney Walsh and Linda ...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 29th November, 2021 from 2021-11-29T21:29

Host Brett Phillips wraps up the week that’s been in the world of tennis, discussing the Davis Cup.

Our special guest this week3 WTA Doubles world no. 12 Nicole Meli...

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Aussies Only - S02 E02: Luke Saville from 2021-11-24T19:16

Host Jedd Zetzer is joined by Luke Saville to dissect his 2021 season, which saw him represent the green and gold at the Olympics, reach 10 tour level quarterfinals, and rise to a career high ...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 22nd November, 2021 from 2021-11-22T22:07

Host Brett Phillips is back in the studio, wrapping up the week that’s been on the tour. Award winning journalist Courtney Walsh joins the show, as does Legal analyst Aron Solomon joined, disc...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 15th November, 2021 from 2021-11-15T21:44

Host Brett Phillips was back in the studio for a big edition of The First Serve, recapping the Tour Finals and the week that's been in the world of tennis. Rwandan tennis player Emmy Mugisha j...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 8th November, 2021 from 2021-11-08T22:06

Brett Phillips is back with another big show recapping a big week in tennis with the ATP Paris Masters, Billie Jean King Cup and Australian victories on the ITF Tour. A deeper dive into the Ja...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 1st November, 2021 from 2021-11-01T21:48

Host Brett Phillips is back in the studio, continuing the discussion about coaching standards in Australia, an update on the last weeks action on all the tours and special guests Olivia Ley ex...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 25th October, 2021 from 2021-10-25T21:57

Host Brett Phillips is back in the studio for this weeks edition of The First Serve, covering the last week in the tennis world.

Leading journalist Courtney Walsh jo...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 18th October, 2021 from 2021-10-18T21:33

Host Brett Phillips is back in the studio for this weeks edition of The First Serve, wrapping up the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Australian star John Peers jo...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 11th October, 2021 from 2021-10-11T21:50

Host Brett Phillips is back for a big edition of The First Serve, wrapping up the week that's been on the tour, specifically taking a look at the action from Indian Wells.
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The First Serve SEN, Monday 4th October, 2021 from 2021-10-04T22:04

Brett Phillips is back this week on The First Serve, bringing you your weekly dose of tennis.

On the agenda this week:
  • Australian Open update
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The First Serve SEN, Monday 27th September, 2021 from 2021-09-27T21:23

Brett Phillips is back for another big edition of The First Serve, recapping the week that has been in the world of tennis.

Rising Finnish star Emil Ruusuvuo...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 20th September, 2021 from 2021-09-20T21:35

Brett Phillips is back with another big show, wrapping up the latest tour news, is joined by award winning tennis journalist Courtney Walsh, the pair catching up with John Millman in Nur-Sulta...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 13th September, 2021 from 2021-09-13T20:43

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth wrap up the 2021 US Open on this weeks show.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 6th September, 2021 from 2021-09-06T20:40

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth pull apart Week 1 of the US Open with leading tennis commentator Nick Lester also weighing in, on the ground in New York. Inclusive of the Aussie report card, the ...

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The First Serve SEN Monday 30th August, 2021 from 2021-08-30T20:49

Brett Phillips is joined by Sam Groth with a big US Open preview edition of the show, also touching on the other tennis news around - Li Tu, Olivia Gadecki, Jeremy Beale and Tom Fancutt and ou...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday August 23rd, 2021 from 2021-08-23T21:04

Brett Phillips is back with another edition of the show, with all the tennis news of the week including reflecting on the success of Ash Barty and Sam Stosur in Cincinatti. Award winning tenni...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday August 16th, 2021 from 2021-08-16T21:26

This week on The First Serve, host Brett Phillips opened the show by reviewing the week that has been on the tour.

Maurice Gleeson OAM joined the show to talk about ...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday August 9th, 2021 from 2021-08-09T20:00

This week on The First Serve, host Brett Phillips opened the show by reviewing the week that has been on the tour.

Andrew Harris joined the show as he prepares to ma...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday July 19th, 2021 from 2021-07-19T22:32

This week on The First Serve, host Brett Phillips opened the show by reviewing the week that has been on the tour.

Award winning tennis journalist Linda Pearce join...

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Full Radio call of Ash Barty Wimbledon victory from 2021-07-14T21:14

Listen in to the only radio call in Australia on the SEN Radio Network of Ash Barty's magnificent Wimbledon victory over Karolina Pliskova with Brett Phillips and Courtney Walsh

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The First Serve SEN, Monday July 12th, 2021 from 2021-07-12T21:22

In an Ash Barty special edition of The First Serve, host Brett Phillips recapped Wimbledon, dissecting Ash’s tremendous triumph.

Australia’s Fed Cup Captain Alicia M...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday July 5th, 2021 from 2021-07-05T21:34

Host Brett Phillips was back in the studio for another edition of The First Serve, dissecting all the action that unfolded in the first week of Wimbledon at The All England Club.
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The First Serve SEN, Monday June 28th, 2021 from 2021-06-28T21:42

Host Brett Phillips is joined in the studio by leading tennis journalist from The Australian - Courtney Walsh, and former player and longtime tennis administrator - Peter Johnston for a specia...

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Interview with Marc Polmans from 2021-06-27T22:56

The First Serve’s Josh Gabelich chats to Marc Polmans after he qualified for his maiden Wimbledon main draw.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday June 21st, 2021 from 2021-06-21T21:10

Host Brett Phillips was back in the studio for another edition of The First Serve, this week joined by Jedd Zetzer to preview Wimbledon qualifying and discuss the week that has been on the ...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday June 14th, 2021 from 2021-06-14T21:09

Brett Phillips was back in the studio for another edition of The First Serve, alongside Jedd Zetzer to wrap up Roland Garros.

Covering everything in the world...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday June 7th, 2021 from 2021-06-07T22:08

Host Brett Phillips is back for another Roland Garros special edition of The First Serve.

Brett is joined by The First Serve's Josh Gabelich from the grounds of Rola...

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Interview with Dylan Alcott at Roland Garros from 2021-06-07T21:55

Dylan Alcott chats to The First Serve's Josh Gabelich moments after claiming his third consecutive quad singles title at Roland Garros.

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Ash Barty Press Conference - Roland Garros Round 2 from 2021-06-04T16:52

Ash Barty fronts the press following her Roland Garros exit after retiring in the second round against Magda Linette.

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Alex de Minaur Press Conference - Roland Garros Round 1 from 2021-06-02T05:02

Alex de Minaur speaks to the media following his round one win at the French Open.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday May 31st, 2021 from 2021-05-31T22:09

Brett Phillips hosted a Roland Garros special edition of The First Serve as the second grand slam of the year kicked off in Paris.

Brett was joined by Paul McNamee t...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday May 24th, 2021 from 2021-05-24T21:08

Host Brett Phillips was back in the studio for another edition of The First Serve.

A full wrap of the week on tour, as well as a look ahead at Roland Garros qualifyi...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday May 17th, 2021 from 2021-05-17T21:24

Host Brett Phillips was back in the studio for another edition of The First Serve.

This week on the agenda, well renowned tennis commentator Nick Lester joined the s...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday May 10th, 2021 from 2021-05-10T21:10

Brett Phillips is back for another episode of The First Serve, wrapping up the week that has been on the tour.

Tennis Australia Director of Talent Paul Vassallo join...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday May 3rd, 2021 from 2021-05-03T21:05

Brett Phillips is back for another episode of The First Serve, wrapping up the week that has been on the tour.

Award winning tennis journalist Linda Pearce joined th...

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In The Huddle S02 E02 - Jono Ledger from 2021-04-28T18:08

In The Huddle is back for a second season, thanks to Study and Play USA!

In episode two of season two, former College golfer Jono Ledger, who since College has been ...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday April 26th, 2021 from 2021-04-26T21:14

Brett Phillips is back for another episode of The First Serve, wrapping up the week that has been on the tour.

Highlighted by Ash Barty’s double triumph in Stuttgart...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday April 19th, 2021 from 2021-04-19T21:05

Brett Phillips is back for another episode of The First Serve, this week wrapping up the last week on tour, recaping the Monte Carlo Masters, as well as Astra Sharma’s title in Charleston. Listen
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The First Serve SEN, Monday April 12th, 2021 from 2021-04-12T21:19

Brett Phillips is back for another episode of The First Serve, this week wrapping up the last week on tour, recapping the Australian clay court junior championships with tournament director Fr...

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Aussies Only - S02 E01: Todd Ley from 2021-04-10T16:59

Host Jedd Zetzer is joined by Todd Ley - the youngest player to sign with sports management giant IMG, and the co-coach of Thanasi Kokkinakis.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday April 5th, 2021 from 2021-04-05T21:11

Brett Phillips is back for another week recapping Ash Barty defending her Miami Open title and joined by award winning tennis journalist Linda Pearce and Player Agent Sam Maxwell talking throu...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday March 29th, 2021 from 2021-03-29T21:02

Brett Phillips is back to dissect another big week on the tour, which included plenty of headlines. Featuring leading tennis writer at The Australian, Courtney Walsh.

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In The Huddle S02 E01 - Mason Cox from 2021-03-25T15:52

In The Huddle is back for a second season, thanks to Study and Play USA!

In episode one of season two, AFL player Mason Cox joins the show for a few laughs, great in...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday March 22nd, 2021 from 2021-03-22T21:15

Brett Phillips is back to dissect another big week on the tour. Featuring doubles specialist Matt Reid as well as former top junior and current tennis coach Todd Ley.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday March 15th, 2021 from 2021-03-15T21:16

Brett Phillips is back to dissect another big week on the tour. Matt Ebden joins the show live from Dubai, and Andrew Hill joins to discuss between the white lines summit.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday March 8th, 2021 from 2021-03-08T20:22

Brett Phillips is back for another week, joined by leading tennis commentator Nick Lester to dissect another big week on the tour.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday March 1st, 2021 from 2021-03-01T22:37

Brett Phillips is back for another week, joined by leading tennis writer from The Australian Courtney Walsh to dissect another big week on the tour.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday February 22nd, 2021 from 2021-02-22T21:36

Brett Phillips is back for another week, looking back at Australian Open 2021, joined by leading tennis writer from The Age Scott Spits and American tennis player Shelby Rogers playing at the ...

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The First Serve SEN, Sunday February 7th, 2021 from 2021-02-07T21:15

Brett Phillips is joined by Australian professional player Matt Ebden for a special 2 hour Australian Open Preview Edition of the show with guests - COO of Tennis Australia Tom Larner and Brit...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday February 1st, 2021 from 2021-02-01T22:43

First show back for 2021 with special special guest World Number 1 Ash Barty, along with leading tennis commentator Robbie Koenig ahead of the Australian Open and First Serve reporter Jedd Zet...

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First Serve 5th Of March from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join Sean Munaweera and Paul Aitken as they discuss the fallout from Bernard Tomic's bizarre retirement in Acapulco, along with Nick Kyrgios' impressive week. David Packman and Vivienne Christie jo...

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First Serve 26th February from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they discuss Bernard Tomic's recent efforts at the Delray Beach Open, Roger Federer helping promote the inaugural Laver Cup and all the tennis...

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First Serve 19th February from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aiken and Sean Munaweera as they discuss all the big issues in the world of tennis. From Wally Masur taking over from Pat Rafter as head of performance at Tennis Australia...

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First Serve 12th Of February from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join Sean Munaweera, Paul Aitken and Val Febbo as they chat about the world of tennis, beginning with the Fed Cup action from the weekend. The panel also chat about the Rafael Nadal news from the ...

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The First Serve 5th February from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they discuss the Australian victory over the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup. The panel are also joined by young Australian Omar Jasika after...

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John Peers On The First Serve (29/01/2017) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Australian Open Doubles Champion, John Peers, spoke to Brett Phillips and Jordan Thompson about his victory, what the future holds and much more.

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The First Serve 29th January from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The First Serve team is back to preview the final of the 2017 Australian Open men's final. Who will reign supreme at Melbourne Park?

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Li Tu Interview ahead of the 2021 Aussie Summer of Tennis from 2021-01-26T03:34

After a remarkable run on the UTR circuit, South Australian Li Tu joined The First Serve's Jedd Zetzer for a chat ahead of the 2021 Aussie Summer of Tennis.

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Matthew Ebden Quarantine Catchup from 2021-01-24T18:42

The First Serve reporter Jedd Zetzer chats with Matthew Ebden whilst the Aussie is in hotel quarantine in preparation for the 2021 Summer of Tennis.

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Andrew Harris Quarantine Catchup from 2021-01-22T18:28

The First Serve reporter Jedd Zetzer chats with Andrew Harris whilst the Aussie is in hotel quarantine in preparation for the 2021 Summer of Tennis.

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The First Serve Archive - Bob Brett Revisited from 2021-01-05T21:23

A mentor to tennis greats around the world, revered Australian coach Bob Brett has lost his battle with cancer at age 67. It was on the 28th November 2018, that The First Serve welcomed Bob in...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday November 30th 2020 from 2020-11-30T21:41

On our final show for 2020, Brett Phillips chats the latest on the Australian Open, goes inside the Daniil Medvedev camp chatting to his data analyst Fabrice Sbarro and goes inside Tennis in N...

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Crunching The Numbers - Katherine Westbury from 2020-11-27T15:40

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week chatting to Katherine Westbury.<...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday November 23rd 2020 from 2020-11-24T09:11

Brett Phillips is back with another live show with special guest, Australia's Number 2 ranked male player John Millman, further analysis on what is happening with the Australian summer of tenn...

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Crunching The Numbers - Data Q&A from 2020-11-19T13:55

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week doing a data Q&A.

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In The Huddle #18 - Alex Opacic from 2020-11-18T18:39

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this weeks edition of the show, former profess...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday November 16th 2020 from 2020-11-16T21:26

Brett Phillips is back for another week chatting the latest on the Australian Open and the January summer of tennis with First Serve reporter Jedd Zetzer, the latest tour news and a grass root...

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Crunching The Numbers - Length VS Width from 2020-11-13T12:50

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing length vs width.

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Aussies Only Episode 34. GUEST - Brigette McGuire from 2020-11-11T20:31

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Brigette McGuire.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday November 9th 2020 from 2020-11-09T22:31

Brett Phillips is back for another week, the latest on tour, the latest on the Australian Open and the January summer of tennis, and a chat with Author of Daphne Akhurst - the woman behind the...

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Crunching The Numbers - The Female GOAT from 2020-11-07T09:30

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing who is the greatest p...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday November 2nd 2020 from 2020-11-02T21:59

Brett Phillips is joined on this weeks show by leading ATP Tennis Commentator Nick Lester, who called John Millman's 1st ATP Tour Title win at the 250 Astana Open, Gary Stickler who first coac...

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Aussies Only Episode 33. GUEST - Benjamin Mitchell from 2020-10-31T11:35

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Benjamin Mitchell.

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Crunching The Numbers - The Male GOAT from 2020-10-29T15:42

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing who is the greatest p...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday October 26th 2020 from 2020-10-26T22:00

Ash Barty, Alex De Minaur, John Peers, the week that has been on tour, as well as a look at the male records of the 4 Grand Slam countries, all on the agenda on this weeks show.

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Aussies Only Episode 32. GUEST - Marc Polmans from 2020-10-23T19:17

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Marc Polmans.

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Crunching The Numbers - RG Data Trends from 2020-10-22T13:44

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing data trends from Rola...

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In The Huddle #17 - Karen Fong Donohue from 2020-10-21T16:18

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this weeks edition of the show, Karen Fong Don...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday October 19th 2020 from 2020-10-19T21:28

Brett Phillips is back with another edition of The First Serve on a day that tennis returned in Victoria from its covid hiatus, St Petersburg Open Tournament Director Peter Johnstone talks the...

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Aussies Only Episode 31. GUEST - Mark Hlawaty from 2020-10-17T20:23

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Mark Hlawaty.

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Crunching The Numbers - Roland Garros Finals from 2020-10-16T10:31

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing Roland Garros Finals....

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The First Serve SEN, Monday October 12th 2020 from 2020-10-12T21:24

Brett Phillips is back for another show reflecting on the 2020 French Open with analysis from leading tennis writer Courtney Walsh from The Australian.

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Crunching The Numbers - Conditions&Equipment Selection from 2020-10-08T12:37

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing conditions and equipm...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday October 5th 2020 from 2020-10-05T21:20

Brett Phillips is back for another week covering all the action from Roland Garros, chats with Daria Gavrilova about her comeback to tennis at the French Open and domestically heads to Bendigo...

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Crunching The Numbers - Roland Garros Trends from 2020-10-03T14:01

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing Roland Garros trends....

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Aussies Only Episode 30. GUEST - Thanasi Kokkinakis from 2020-10-02T09:44

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Thanasi Kokkinakis.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday September 28th 2020 from 2020-09-28T21:35

Brett Phillips is back for another show, French Open discussion, this week chatting to Nicole Pratt who changes seats to a new role within Tennis Australia. The tennis situation in Victoria a ...

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Aussies Only Episode 29. GUEST - Annerly Poulos from 2020-09-26T19:10

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Annerly Poulos.

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Crunching The Numbers - Environmental Effects on Matches from 2020-09-25T12:48

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing environmental effects...

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The First Serve SEN, Tuesday September 22nd 2020 from 2020-09-22T21:06

Brett Phillips is back with another episode of The First Serve featuring the coach of Ash Barty Craig Tyzzer, focus on grass roots tennis with former futures player Jeremy Delaney and resident...

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Crunching The Numbers - Goal Setting from 2020-09-18T12:12

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing goal setting.

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In The Huddle #16 - Aaron Applefield from 2020-09-17T02:50

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this weeks edition of the show, Aaron Applefie...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday September 14th 2020 from 2020-09-14T19:48

Brett Phillips this week wraps up the 2020 US OPEN, with our Crunching the Numbers Podcast team of High Performance Coach Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Data Analyst Shane Liyanage fr...

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Aussies Only Episode 28. GUEST - Dane Sweeny from 2020-09-12T16:27

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Dane Sweeny.

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Crunching The Numbers - Being Clutch from 2020-09-10T17:17

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing being clutch.

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In The Huddle #15 - US College&Covid from 2020-09-09T18:52

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this weeks edition of the show, In The Huddle ...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday September 7th 2020 from 2020-09-07T19:39

Brett Phillips is back with another big show catching up with Australian tennis commentator Louise Pleming at the US Open, 2018 WTA Coach of the Year Sascha Bajin who has worked with Serena Wi...

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Aussies Only Episode 27. GUEST - Jacob Grills from 2020-09-06T13:38

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Jacob Grills.

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In The Huddle #14 - Robbie Baker from 2020-09-03T16:16

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this weeks edition of the show, Robbie Baker j...

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Crunching The Numbers - Grand Slam Insights from the Team from 2020-09-01T19:58

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing how to grand slam ins...

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The First Serve US Open Day 1 Wrap from 2020-09-01T16:53

Brett Phillips and Jedd Zetzer take a look back at Day 1 of the 2020 US OPEN

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The First Serve SEN, Monday August 31st 2020 from 2020-08-31T21:06

Brett Phillips is back with another weekly edition of the show chatting to Tennis Journalist Blair Henley on the ground at the US Open, continues the discussion about the concerning state of g...

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Aussies Only Episode 26. GUEST - Marvin Barker from 2020-08-30T12:38

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Marvin Barker.

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Crunching The Numbers - How to Peak at the Right Time from 2020-08-28T16:25

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing how to peak at the ri...

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In The Huddle #13 - US College Divisions Explained from 2020-08-27T17:30

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this weeks edition of the show, the US College...

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The First Serve SEN, Tuesday August 25th 2020 from 2020-08-25T20:54

Brett Phillips back for another week covering the world of tennis, following on from last weeks show about the disenchantment of Tennis Australia from within the grass roots community, a Wimbl...

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Aussies Only Episode 25. GUEST - Zoe Hives from 2020-08-22T17:31

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Zoe Hives.

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Crunching the Numbers - Inside Out Forehand from 2020-08-21T15:24

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing the inside out foreha...

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In The Huddle #12 - Kerry Galhos from 2020-08-20T16:31

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this weeks edition of the show, Kerry Galhos t...

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The First Serve SEN, Tuesday August 18th 2020 from 2020-08-18T21:46

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back for another week covering the world of tennis including heading into the New York bubble ahead of Cincinnati and the US Open to chat to Grand Slam doubles...

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Aussies Only Episode 24. GUEST - Harry Bourchier from 2020-08-15T19:08

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Harry Bourchier.

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Crunching the Numbers - Movement from 2020-08-14T19:06

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week discussing movement.

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In The Huddle #11 - Hugh Johnson&Seth Macute from 2020-08-13T20:11

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this weeks edition of the show, Hugh Johnson &...

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The First Serve SEN, Tuesday August 11th 2020 from 2020-08-11T22:14

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back for another week, as we edge closer to the US Open, getting a player perspective with Aussie Lizette Cabrera, a coaches perspective with Jaymon Crabb look...

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Aussies Only Episode 23. GUEST - David Bidmeade from 2020-08-07T18:40

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with David Bidmeade.

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Crunching the Numbers - The Tennis Menu from 2020-08-06T18:20

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers, this week disgusting The Tennis Menu

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In The Huddle #10 - Luisa Gauci from 2020-08-05T19:16

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. This is a wonderful story of Brisbane girl, Luisa...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday August 3rd 2020 from 2020-08-03T22:41

This weeks edition of the show sees Brett Phillips catch up with Sam Groth and the New York Times Tennis Correspondent Christopher Clarey about the current state of play globally, High Perform...

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Aussies Only Episode 22. GUEST - Beti Sekulovski from 2020-08-01T20:28

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Beti Sekulovski.

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Crunching the Numbers - Backhands&Ratings from 2020-07-31T17:39

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers with the theme this week - Backhands and Ra...

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In The Huddle #9 - James Wadley from 2020-07-31T12:32

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this episode, James Wadley joins the show to s...

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The First Serve SEN, Tuesday July 28th 2020 from 2020-07-28T21:34

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back for another edition of the show with all the latest news regarding the US Open, also catching up with Tennis SA CEO Debbie Sterry and resident physio Rob ...

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Aussies Only Episode 21. GUEST - Paul Hanley from 2020-07-26T19:44

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Paul Hanley.

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Crunching the Numbers - Forehands&Ratings from 2020-07-24T15:55

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers with the theme this week - Forehands and Ra...

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In The Huddle #8 - Patrick Meagher from 2020-07-23T20:38

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this episode, Patrick Meagher shares his colle...

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The First Serve SEN, Tuesday July 21st 2020 from 2020-07-22T08:37

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back for another week covering the world of tennis with special guests including Australian young gun Alexei Popyrin and International Tennis Broadcaster Jenny...

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Aussies Only Episode 20. GUEST - Andrew Whittington from 2020-07-17T17:59

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Andrew Whittington.

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Crunching the Numbers - Return Positions from 2020-07-16T19:27

Host Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers with the theme this week 'Return Positions'<...

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In The Huddle #7 - Mimmi Balaam from 2020-07-15T19:48

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this episode, Mimmi Balaam shares her college ...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday July 13th 2020 from 2020-07-14T11:02

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth with a special 2 hour edition of the show this week with all the latest around the US Open, and special guests Paul Vassalo, new Director of Talent at Tennis Austr...

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Aussies Only Episode 19. GUEST - Alison Bai from 2020-07-10T20:17

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Alison Bai.

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Crunching the Numbers - The Art of Simplicity from 2020-07-09T19:10

Host Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers with the theme this week 'The Art of Simplic...

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In The Huddle #6 - Koby Jansen from 2020-07-08T20:06

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this episode, US college graduate Koby Jansen ...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday July 6th 2020 from 2020-07-06T20:12

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back for another edition of the show with a passionate discussion in regard to tennis being on a knife edge around the world. They also once again discuss the ...

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Aussies Only Episode 18. GUEST - Calum Puttergill from 2020-07-04T14:04

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Calum Puttergill.

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Crunching the Numbers - Evolving Post Prime from 2020-07-02T17:23

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers with the theme 'Evolving your Game Post Pri...

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In The Huddle #5 - Rick Allen from 2020-07-01T20:02

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this episode, Rick Allen joins the show. Rick ...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday June 29th 2020 from 2020-06-29T19:26

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back for another week covering the world of tennis including feature guest Mark Leschly Chairman and CEO of Universal Tennis about UTR and also catching up wit...

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Aussies Only Episode 17. GUEST - Jess Moore from 2020-06-26T20:54

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Jess Moore.

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Crunching The Numbers - Player Development from 2020-06-25T17:41

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers with the theme 'Matching Player Development...

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In The Huddle #4 - Micheal Zhang from 2020-06-24T19:07

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this episode, Micheal Zhang joins the show. Mi...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday June 22nd 2020 from 2020-06-22T20:59

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back again covering the world of tennis, including special guests Craig Morris, CEO Community Tennis at the USTA and Australian Player Olivia Tjandramulia elec...

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Crunching The Numbers - Hypothetical Scenarios from 2020-06-19T18:56

Hosts Marc Sophoulis our High Performance coach from The Tennis Menu and data analyst Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers wit...

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Aussies Only Episode 16. GUEST - Greg Jones from 2020-06-18T19:26

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with a Commonwealth Games Silver Medalist - former top 5 ITF junior and top 200 ATP singles...

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In The Huddle #3 - Ruby&Bill Jaede from 2020-06-17T20:15

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this episode, Ruby & Bill Jaede talk about...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday June 15th 2020 from 2020-06-15T19:54

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back for another week on the eve of the US Open decision catching up with Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley about the latest with the game globally and domestic...

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Crunching The Numbers - Attacking with Safety from 2020-06-12T17:39

Hosts Marc Sophoulis our High Performance coach from The Tennis Menu and data analyst Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers wit...

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Aussies Only Episode 15. GUEST - Omar Jasika from 2020-06-11T19:26

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Omar Jasika, following his two year enforced break.

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In The Huddle #2 - Izzy Robinson from 2020-06-10T16:59

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this episode, college rugby player Izzy Robins...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday June 8th 2020 from 2020-06-08T21:55

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back for another week covering the world of tennis, catching up with Australia's Number 1 male Alex de Minaur, and new Tennis Australia National Academy Coach ...

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Crunching The Numbers - Myth Busting from 2020-06-05T10:24

Hosts Marc Sophoulis and Shane Liyanage are back for Episode 13 of Crunching the Numbers getting 'The First Serve' fans involved, dissecting their responses on social media to 'Myth busting wi...

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Aussies Only Episode 14. GUEST - Lizette Cabrera from 2020-06-04T19:48

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with Lizette Cabrera, the talented world #127 destined for the top 100 on the WTA tour.

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In The Huddle #1 - College Sports Psychology from 2020-06-03T17:46

A collection of interviews with coaches, athletes, students and families about US College sports scholarships. Hosted by Study & Play USA. In this episode, Chris talks about college sports...

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The First Serve SEN - Monday June 1st 2020 from 2020-06-01T20:21

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back for another week covering the world of tennis chatting to Tennis Australia Chief Operating Officer Tom Larner with the latest news on the Australian domes...

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Crunching The Numbers - Making Data Applicable from 2020-05-30T07:49

Host Marc Sophoulis, our High Performance Coaching Voice from 'The Tennis Menu' and Data Analyst Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back with the theme this week 'Making Data...

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Aussies Only Episode 13, GUEST: David Barclay from 2020-05-28T19:41

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up with David Barclay, the Sydneysider with an ATP Ranking who's journey is worth listening in...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday May 25th 2020 from 2020-05-25T23:08

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back for another edition of the show, covering the latest tennis news around the world, but with a key focus once again about the short term and long term of t...

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Crunching The Numbers - The Leftie Dilemma from 2020-05-22T10:04

Hosts Marc Sophoulis, our High Performance Coaching Voice from The Tennis Menu and Data Analyst Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for Episode 11 in their series with th...

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Aussies Only Episode 12, GUEST - Daniel Buberis from 2020-05-21T09:15

On this weeks episode of 'Aussies Only' Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames catch up for an in-depth chat with Daniel Buberis about his professional coaching career thus far.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday May 18th 2020 from 2020-05-18T20:45

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth return with another weekly edition of the show with a continued strong focus on the Tennis Australia Athlete Performance Review, tapping into the private coaching ...

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Crunching The Numbers - Predictability&Patterns from 2020-05-15T08:53

Hosts Marc Sophoulis our High Performance Coach from The Tennis Menu and our Data Analyst Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers...

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Aussies Only Episode 11, GUEST - Storm Sanders from 2020-05-14T17:24

On this weeks episode of 'Aussies Only' Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames catch up for an in-depth chat with Storm Sanders about her professional tennis career thus far.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday May 11th 2020 from 2020-05-11T20:27

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth this week caught up for an in-depth chat with Tennis Australia Head of Professional Tennis Wally Masur on the back of TA's Performance Review, and the domestic sce...

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Crunching The Numbers - Making Volleys Great Again from 2020-05-08T08:28

Hosts Marc Sophoulis - High Performance Coach from The Tennis Menu and Data Analyst Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers with ...

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Aussies Only Episode 10, GUEST: James Duckworth from 2020-05-06T21:42

Hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are back for another edition of Aussies Only, this week catching up for an in-depth chat with current World Number 83 James Duckworth

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The First Serve SEN, Monday May 4th 2020 from 2020-05-04T20:35

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth bring you another edition of The First Serve with plenty of talking points, catching up with Golf Australia General Manager of High Performance Brad James about th...

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Crunching The Numbers - Tournament Play from 2020-05-01T09:50

High Performance Coach Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Data Analyst Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another episode of Crunching the Numbers with the them...

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Aussies Only Episode 9, GUEST: Ellen Perez from 2020-04-30T17:16

For this weeks episode of Aussies Only, hosts Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames catch up with Ellen Perez for an in depth chat about her tennis journey, what she is up to during this tennis hiatus to...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday April 27th 2020 from 2020-04-27T20:49

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth bring you another weekly edition of the show, checking in with leading tennis writer from The Australian Courtney Walsh with all the latest developments around the...

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Crunching The Numbers - Understanding the Player from 2020-04-24T12:51

Hosts Marc Sophoulis from the Tennis Menu and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics bring you the latest edition of Crunching the Numbers with their theme this week 'Understanding t...

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Aussies Only Episode 8, GUEST - Marc Polmans from 2020-04-22T18:24

Host Jedd Zetzer alongside former tour pro Jake Eames bring you the latest edition of Aussies Only catching up for an in-depth chat with Australian professional Marc Polmans, a young man leavi...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday April 20th 2020 from 2020-04-20T21:30

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back for another week discussing all the latest news in the world of tennis in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and chat to special guests Matthew Ebden a...

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Crunching The Numbers - Keeping it Real from 2020-04-16T14:16

Welcome to Crunching the Numbers Episode 6 'Keeping it Real' with Marc Sophoulis and Shane Liyanage. Crunching the Numbers is where coaching meets data. Understanding tennis comes in two parts...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday April 13th 2020 from 2020-04-13T20:53

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back for another week covering the world of tennis with the latest news around the coronavirus pandemic, Sam's proposal about a tennis restructure in terms of ...

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The First Serve, Sam Groth'worst destinations'on tour from 2020-04-13T14:54

Ahead of his final tournament the 2018 Australian Open, back in late December 2017, Sam Groth sat down with Brett Phillips on SEN to talk about his his five worst destinations on tour that he ...

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Crunching The Numbers - Serve Ascendancy from 2020-04-09T18:05

High Performance Coach Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Data Scientist Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another edition of Crunching the Numbers with the th...

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Aussies Only Episode 7, GUEST - Daria Gavrilova from 2020-04-09T12:50

Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames are joined by Daria Gavrilova for episode 7 of Aussies Only. 8/4/20

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The First Serve SEN, Monday April 6th 2020 from 2020-04-06T20:50

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are back this week continuing to update tennis fans on how the sport is navigating through the coronavirus pandemic and chat to two young Aussies who are being imp...

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Crunching The Numbers - Gender Differences from 2020-04-02T14:30

High Performance Coach Mark Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Data Scientist Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another episode of Crunching the Numbers looking at ...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday March 30th 2020 from 2020-03-30T20:48

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth discuss the latest tennis developments in the wake of the coronavirus including special guests Georgia's Sofia Shapatava who has launched an online petition to the...

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Crunching The Numbers - The First 4 Games from 2020-03-26T13:49

High Performance Coach Marc Sophoulis from The Tennis Menu and Data Scientist Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics are back for another episode of Crunching the Numbers focusing on...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday March 23rd 2020 from 2020-03-23T22:02

In the wake of the coronavirus, Brett Phillips and Sam Groth chat to some of the major influences in the game - International Tennis Federation President David Haggerty, Tennis Australia CEO C...

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Crunching The Numbers - Shot Chains from 2020-03-18T20:36

High Performance Coach Marc Sophoulis and Data Scientist Shane Liyanage are back for Episode 2 of Crunching the Numbers recapping Episode 1 ‘winning ratios of best players’ and for this episod...

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The First Serve - Luke Saville from 2020-03-17T12:22

The Davis Cup Finals are a long way off to be held in Madrid in November, with Australia having qualified for the 2nd straight year. Hopefully the tennis season will be able to resume then in ...

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The First Serve - John Millman from 2020-03-17T07:34

John Millman gave us his take as to what he is hearing long term about the ATP World Tour in 2020

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The First Serve SEN, Monday March 16th 2020 from 2020-03-16T21:36

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth are joined by John Millman, Sam Stosur and Player Agent Sam Maxwell

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Aussies Only Episode 6, GUEST: Luke Saville from 2020-03-16T19:21

Jedd Zetzer is joined by Jake Eames and Luke Saville for this weeks edition of Aussies Only. 16/3/20

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Crunching The Numbers - Dissecting the Data from 2020-03-13T12:19

Marc Sophoulis and Shane Liyanage bring you the very first edition of Crunching The Numbers, setting the scene of exploring the use of data in tennis.

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Crunching The Numbers - Dissecting the Data from 2020-03-13T01:19

Marc Sophoulis and Shane Liyanage bring you the very first edition of Crunching The Numbers, setting the scene of exploring the use of data in tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday March 9th 2020 from 2020-03-10T11:51

Brett Phillips catches up with Sam Groth to wrap up Australia's Davis Cup win, chats to Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley about their National Academy restructure, Tennis SA CEO Debbie Sterry, ...

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Aussies Only Episode 5 - 9th March 2020 from 2020-03-10T02:40

Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames bring you the latest edition of Aussies Only

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The First Serve - Indian Wells Edition 09/03/20 from 2020-03-10T01:29

The First Serve - Val Febbo, Jedd Zetzer and Jake Eames talk about the cancellation of Indian Wells.

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Aussies Only Episode 4 - 2nd March 2020 from 2020-03-03T03:49

Brett Phillips is joined by Jedd Zetzer from Aussie Tennis Talk to cover all the Aussies around the globe.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday March 2nd 2020 from 2020-03-02T20:45

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth wrap up another big week in tennis, look ahead to the upcoming Davis Cup tie between Australia and Brazil, and chat to Omar Jasika who is attempting to comeback to...

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Aussies Only Episode 3 - 24th February 2020 from 2020-02-25T08:55

Brett Phillips is joined by Jedd Zetzer for another special edition of Aussies Only.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday February 24th 2020 from 2020-02-24T21:15

Brett Phillips is joined by Sam Groth dissecting the week in tennis and joined by special guest, former tour pro and now managing LeTour Tennis Jakes Eames.

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Aussies Only Episode 2 - 18th February 2020 from 2020-02-18T14:31

Brett Phillips & Jedd Zetzer bring you the second edition of Aussies Only for 2020.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday February 17th 2020 from 2020-02-17T22:50

Brett Phillips is joined by leading tennis writer for The Australian Courtney Walsh to dissect the week on tour, along with Casey Dellacqua about the comeback of Kim Clijsters and Matt Dywer, ...

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Aussies Only Episode 1 - 13th February 2020 from 2020-02-13T13:54

The First Serve host Brett Phillips is joined by Jedd Zetzer to bring to you the first edition of Aussies Only for 2020.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday February 10th 2020 from 2020-02-11T07:32

Brett Phillips is live in Wodonga for Tennis Victoria's Country Week, shining a light on this huge annual event along with chief tennis writer for The Australian Courtney Walsh, Country Week l...

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The First Serve SEN, Monday February 3rd 2020 from 2020-02-03T22:10

Brett Phillips is joined by leading tennis writer from The Australian, Courtney Walsh to recap The Australian Open, resident physio Rob Brandham and we announce the 6 winners of our Yonex Give...

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Ash Barty and Roger Federer win on Day 9 of the Aus Open - Jan 28 from 2020-01-29T14:02

An amazing day with these two matches the stand outs!

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Ash Barty Quarter Final Highlights January 28 from 2020-01-29T14:01

Ash Barty downed Petra Kvitová to make her first Australian Open Semi Final and in doing so became the first Australian woman since Wendy Turnbull in 1984 to achieve that.

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The First Serve SEN, Sunday January 19th, 2020 from 2020-01-19T14:41

Australian Open Preview Show as Brett Phillips is joined by leading tennis writer from The Australian Courtney Walsh, along with Jake Eames - part of Team Wozniaki, Nick Kygrios, Adrian Frankl...

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The First Serve, Monday December 16th 2019 from 2019-12-17T08:40

Brett Phillips is joined for the final show of 2019 by Australian Tennis Reporter Matt Trollope, wrapping up a big week at the Australian Open Wildcard Playoff, catching up with mens winner JP...

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The First Serve, Wednesday December 11th, 2019 from 2019-12-12T10:24

This edition of The First Serve was live from Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club with Brett Phillips joined by Sam Groth, Marc Polmans and Australian Tennis Coaching Legend Ian Barclay

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The First Serve, Wednesday December 4th 2019 from 2019-12-04T22:19

Brett Phillips is joined by Tennis Victoria Senior Coaching Leader Paul Aitken for this weeks show joined by Newcombe Meal Excellence in Officiating winner Brian Grace and Asia Pacific Austral...

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The First Serve, Monday November 25th 2019 from 2019-11-26T09:13

Brett Phillips for this episode was joined by high performance coach Rohan Williams, as they chatted to James Duckworth about his return to the top 100 and Tennis Commentator Nick Lester who w...

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The First Serve, Wednesday November 20th 2019 from 2019-11-21T10:07

Brett Phillips is joined by High Performance Coach Marc Sophoulis (Melbourne International Tennis School) with special guest Apostolos Tsitsipas, the father and coach of ATP Finals champion St...

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The First Serve, Wednesday November 13th 2019 from 2019-11-14T08:12

Brett Phillips catches up with leading tennis writer for The Australian, Courtney Walsh to dissect the Fed Cup Final, crosses to Madrid to get the latest in the build up to the new look Davis ...

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The First Serve, Wednesday November 6th, 2019 from 2019-11-07T06:52

Brett Phillips in Perth ahead of the 2019 Fed Cup Final catching up with prominent player agent Sam Maxwell, French No 1 Singles and Doubles Player Kristina Mladenovic, Australia's Fed Cup deb...

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The First Serve, Wednesday October 30th 2019 from 2019-10-31T13:21

Brett Phillips is joined by Peter Johnstone, Tournament Director of the 2020 AgBioEn Kooyong Classic, Australia's Fed Cup Coach Nicole Pratt and ITF Head of Digital Communications Heather Bowl...

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The First Serve, Wednesday October 23rd 2019 from 2019-10-23T22:29

Brett Phillips catches up with Lleyton Hewitt, Tennis Victoria CEO Ruth Holdaway, Aussie pair Blake Mott and Andrew Harris at the ATP Challenger in Traralgon and Goran Novakovic, the brain chi...

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The First Serve, Tuesday October 15th 2019 from 2019-10-15T22:33

Brett Phillips is joined in studio by Shane Scrutton from Yarra Tennis Coaching and Brigette McGuire, President of the Women's Tennis Foundation

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The First Serve, Rob Brandham from 2019-10-11T10:45

Leading Physiotherapist Rob Brandham has played a key role with the Australian Tennis fraternity for a number of years as well as working with international players. He joined Brett Phillips i...

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The First Serve, John Fitzgerald from 2019-10-11T10:43

John Fitzgerald will have the honour of being the next Australian Tennis Hall of Fame Inductee at the Australian Open in 2020. He caught up with Brett Phillips

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The First Serve, Todd Woodbridge from 2019-10-11T10:39

Host of Channel 9's new tennis show 'Cross Court' which premiers this Sunday morning joined Brett Phillips to preview the new offering leading up to AO 2020.

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The First Serve, Wednesday October 9th, 2019 from 2019-10-09T22:12

Brett Phillips catches up with Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley and 2020 Australian Hall of Fame Inductee John Fitzgerald at the AO Launch, also hear from Casey Dellacqua and Dylan Alcot plus ...

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The First Serve, Noah Rubin from 2019-10-03T18:58

US Tour Pro Noah Rubin, joined Brett Phillips from Long Island New York who has many thoughts on the professional game. Checkout his instagram account Behind the Racquet.

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The First Serve, Calum Puttergill from 2019-10-03T18:56

Aussie Calum Puttergill spoke to Brett Phillips after his breakthrough final appearance at last weekends Darwin International on the Australian Pro Tour, a reward for many years of grinding aw...

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The First Serve, Cooper White from 2019-10-03T18:53

Australia's Number 1 ranked 16 year old junior male Cooper White joined Brett Phillips in the studio having returned from Orlando after representing Australia in the Junior Davis Cup Finals

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The First Serve, Wednesday October 2nd 2019 from 2019-10-03T06:16

On this weeks show, Brett is joined by Cooper White who is Australia's top ranked 16 year old junior, Calum Puttergill after his breakthrough week in Darwin on the Australian Pro Tour, Aussie ...

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The First Serve, Wednesday September 25th 2019 from 2019-09-25T23:17

Brett Phillips wraps up the Laver Cup and chats to High Performance Coach Marc Sophoulis, Maddison Inglis at the Darwin International, ATP Zhuhai Tournament Director Peter Johnstone and Austra...

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The First Serve, Wednesday September 18th 2019 from 2019-09-18T22:27

Brett Phillips chats to ATP Cup General Manager - Sydney, Lawrence Robertson, you will hear from Kim Clijsters on her comeback and Blake Mott joins us after his successful return to tennis

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The First Serve, Saturday September 14th 2019 from 2019-09-16T07:45

Our regular Saturday show broadcast right across the 2SM Super Radio Network into NSW/QLD and heard anywhere via the TuneIn Radio App through 2SM. An in-depth chat with Ash Barty, Kim Clijster...

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The First Serve, Wednesday September 11th 2019 from 2019-09-12T15:44

Brett Phillips is back in the SEN Studio to wrap up the 2019 US Open. Hear from the 4 singles finalists and the panel of Courtney Walsh (The Australian) Darren Walton (AAP) and Craig O'Shannes...

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The First Serve Day 14 US Open Wrap from 2019-09-09T15:16

Brett Phillips wraps up a big final day of the 2019 US Open, that included an epic mens final, Ash Barty and Dylan Alcott

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The First Serve, Dylan Alcott US Open Quad Finals from 2019-09-09T10:37

Dylan Alcott sits down with Brett Phillips after a mixed day at the US Open, going down in the quad singles final to GB's Andy Lapthorne but winning the quad doubles title with Andy.

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The First Serve, Ash Barty US Open Doubles Final from 2019-09-09T10:31

Ash Barty had an extended chat to Brett Phillips and the Australian media after her Womens Doubles Finals loss. Hear from Victoria Azarenka briefly.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, US Open Women's Final Wrap from 2019-09-08T12:15

Brett Phillips wraps up the 2019 US Open Women's Final

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The First Serve, Women's Semi Finals wrap from 2019-09-06T15:43

Brett Phillips wraps up Women's semi final day at the 2019 US OPEN

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The First Serve, Dave Kozlowski US Open from 2019-09-06T04:50

American tennis broadcaster Dave Kozlowski, know affectionately in the US as 'Koz' sat down for a chat with Brett Phillips about his long association with tennis

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The First Serve, Tristan Schoolkate, US Open Boys from 2019-09-06T04:19

Tristan Schoolkate from WA made it to back to junior slam 3rd rounds at Wimbledon and US Open. He reflected on his year so far with Brett Phillips

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The First Serve, Rinky Hijikata US Open Boys from 2019-09-05T12:10

Aussie Rinky Hijikata spoke to Brett Phillips after upsetting 3rd seed Martin Damm to advance to the 3rd round of the boys singles at the US Open.

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The First Serve, Craig O'Shannessy US Open from 2019-09-05T10:05

Brett Phillips catches up with Craig O'Shannessy, part of the coaching team for Italian Matteo Berrettini, through to his first grand slam semi final.

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The First Serve, Sam Stosur Mixed Doubles from 2019-09-05T08:50

Sam Stosur chats to Brett Phillips about making the mixed doubles semi finals at the US Open with her partner American Rajeev Ram.

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The First Serve, Victoria Azarenka at the US Open from 2019-09-05T07:20

Two time Australian Open singles champion and former World No 1 Victoria Azarenka playing doubles with Ash Barty chatted to Brett Phillips at the US Open.

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The First Serve, Wednesday September 4th 2019 from 2019-09-05T05:37

Brett Phillips brings you this weeks show from the 2019 US Open, catching up with Ash Barty, Victoria Azarenka, Sam Stosur, Dave 'Koz' Kozlowski and Aussie junior Rinky Hijikata.

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The First Serve, Ash Barty US Open 4th round from 2019-09-02T03:44

Ash Barty reflects on her 4th round exit at the US Open with Brett Phillips.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, US Open Day 6 wrap from 2019-09-01T16:04

Brett Phillips wraps up a big Day 6 from the US Open

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The First Serve, Nick Kygrios US Open 3rd round from 2019-09-01T13:53

Nick Kygrios fronted the media after his 3rd round exit at the US Open, going down 76 76 63 to Andrey Rublev

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The First Serve, Alexei Popyrin US Open 3rd round from 2019-09-01T13:18

Alexei Popyrin went down in 4 sets in his 3rd round match against Italian Matteo Berrittini at the US Open. He chatted to Brett Phillips and the media post match.

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The First Serve, Ash Barty US Open 3rd round from 2019-08-31T09:47

Ash Barty had a chat with Brett Phillips after her 3rd round singles win at the US Open over Maria Sakkari of Greece.

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The First Serve, Alex De Minaur US Open 3rd round from 2019-08-31T08:33

Alex De Minaur, after taking the biggest scalp of his career, defeating a top 10 player in Kei Nishikori, and reaching the 4th round of a major for the first time, chatted to Brett Phillips a...

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The First Serve, Thanasi Kokkinakis US Open withdrawl from 2019-08-30T10:38

Thanasi Kokkinakis has been forced to withdraw from his 2nd round match against Rafael Nadal at the US Open with a recurring right pec injury. He spoke to Brett Phillips and the Aussie media a...

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The First Serve, Alexei Popyrin US Open 2nd round from 2019-08-30T10:35

Alexei Popyrin recorded a 4 set win over Mikhail Kukushkin to advance to the 3rd round of the US Open. He chatted to Brett Phillips and the Aussie media post match.

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The First Serve, Alex De Minaur US Open 2nd round from 2019-08-30T07:44

Alex De Minaur is through to the 3rd round of the US Open and he chatted with Brett Phillips and the Aussie media post match.

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The First Serve, Ash Barty US Open 2nd round from 2019-08-29T13:16

Brett Phillips chats to Ash Barty after securing a spot in the 3rd round of this years US Open with a 62 76 win over American Lauren Davis

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The First Serve, Nick Kygrios US Open 1st round from 2019-08-29T05:31

Nick Kygrios speaks to the media after his first round win over American Steve Johnson

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The First Serve, Wednesday August 28th 2019 from 2019-08-29T04:46

Brett Phillips brings you this weeks edition from on the ground at the US OPEN recapping a big Day 2 for the Aussies, chatting with the father of Jordan Thompson - Steve, long time tennis Phys...

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The First Serve, Thanasi Kokkinakis US Open 1st round from 2019-08-28T11:43

Thanasi Kokkinakis on his return to Grand Slam tennis chats to Brett Phillips and the Australian Media after his opening round win at the US Open.

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The First Serve, Ajla Tomljanovic US Open 1st round from 2019-08-28T11:02

Ajla Tomljanovic chats to Brett Phillips and the Australian media after her come from behind US Open 1st round win

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The First Serve, Jordan Thompson US Open 1st round from 2019-08-28T11:00

Jordan Thompson chats to Brett Phillips and the Australian media after his 1st round win at the US Open.

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The First Serve, Alexei Popyrin US Open 1st round from 2019-08-28T10:56

Alexei Popyrin chats to Brett Phillips and the Australian media after his first ever win at the US Open to advance to the 2nd round.

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The First Serve, Alex De Minaur US Open 1st round from 2019-08-27T07:48

Alex De Minaur chats with Brett Phillips and the Australian media after his first round win in 4 sets over Frenchman Alex De Minaur

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The First Serve, Ash Barty US Open 1st round. from 2019-08-27T07:37

Ash Barty chats to Brett Phillips about her 1st round win over Zarina Diyas at the US Open coming from a set down.

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The First Serve, US Open Aussie Preview from 2019-08-26T22:53

Brett Phillips sets the scene just hours out from play on Day 1 and brings you a snapshot of all the Aussies competing in New York.

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The First Serve, Thanasi Kokkinakis US Open Preview from 2019-08-26T07:10

Thanasi Kokkinakis chats with Brett Phillips and the Australian media about his upcoming 2019 US Open campaign.

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The First Serve, Sam Stosur US Open Preview from 2019-08-26T04:49

Sam Stosur chats with Brett Phillips and the Australian media about her upcoming US Open campaign.

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The First Serve, Alex DeMinaur US Open Preview from 2019-08-26T04:03

Alex DeMinaur chats to Brett Phillips and the Australian Media about his 2019 US Open campaign.

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The First Serve, John Millman US Open Preview from 2019-08-26T04:01

John Millman chats to Brett Phillips and the Australian media about his 2019 US Open campaign with a first round meeting with John Millman.

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The First Serve, Priscilla Hon US Open Preview from 2019-08-26T02:43

Priscilla Hon chats to Brett Phillips and the Australian Media about her upcoming 2019 US Open campaign

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The First Serve, Alexei Popyrin US Open Preview from 2019-08-25T08:12

Australia's Alexei Popyrin chats to Brett Phillips and the Australian Media about his 2019 US Open campaign.

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The First Serve, Jordan Thompson US Open Preview from 2019-08-25T08:10

Australia's Jordan Thompson chats with Brett Phillips and the Australian Media about his 2019 US Open campaign

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The First Serve, Ajla Tomjlanovic US Open Preview from 2019-08-25T08:08

Australian Ajla Tomjlanovic chats with Brett Phillips and the Australian Media about her 2019 US Open campaign

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The First Serve, Daria Garvilova US Open Preview from 2019-08-25T08:05

Australia's Daria Gavrilova previews her 2019 US Open campaign with Brett Phillips and the Australian Media.

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The First Serve, Astra Sharma US Open Preview from 2019-08-25T08:04

Australia's Astra Sharma previews her 2019 US Open campaign with Brett Phillips and the Australian media.

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The First Serve, Ash Barty US Open Preview from 2019-08-24T21:21

Ash Barty chats to Brett Phillips and the Australian media on US OPEN Media Day to preview her tournament.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday August 21st 2019 from 2019-08-22T07:14

Brett Phillips is joined by leading tennis writer from The Australian Courtney Walsh ahead of the US OPEN.

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The First Serve, Wednesday August 14th 2019 from 2019-08-14T21:56

Sam Groth joins Brett Phillips in the studio for this weeks show discussing the Australian Wildcards for the US Open, going inside AO 2020 and Tennis Commentator Mike Cation joined us from Cin...

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The First Serve, David Miley feature from 2019-08-08T09:21

Irishman David Miley is a candidate to become the new ITF President to govern the game worldwide. The vote will held at the ITF AGM in September in Portugal. He joined Brett Phillips from Arge...

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The First Serve, Alistair McDonald feature from 2019-08-08T09:18

Alistair McDonald has been appointed Tournament Director of the new WTA/ATP combined Adelaide International to be held in January 2020. He joined Brett Phillips for a chat.

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The First Serve, Chris O'Connell feature from 2019-08-08T09:16

Aussie tennis player Chris O'Connell joined Brett Phillips on the line from Sweden.

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The First Serve, Wednesday August 7th 2019 from 2019-08-07T22:59

Special guests on the show included Adelaide International Tournament Director Alistair McDonald, ITF Presidential Candidate David Miley and Australian tennis player Chris O'Connell.

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The First Serve, Wednesday July 31st 2019 from 2019-07-31T22:05

Brett Phillips is joined in the studio by Jaimee Fourlis this week and on the line by Australian tennis coach Rohan Williams and we hear from Corey Clarke and Amy Stevens being supported by th...

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The First Serve, Blake Mott feature from 2019-07-25T17:18

Aussie Blake Mott jumped into the studio to chat to Brett Phillips about his plan to come back to professional tennis, 2 years after his last match at the US Open Qualies.

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The First Serve, Daniel Gardiner feature from 2019-07-25T17:12

Daniel Gardner is the Greenskeeper of Swan Hill Lawn Tennis Club who reflected on his dream Wimbledon trip with Brett Phillips

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The First Serve, Thirty30 feature from 2019-07-25T17:06

Mark Milne, the founder of Thirty30Tennis explains the concept chatting to Brett Phillips

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The First Serve, Wednesday July 24th 2019 from 2019-07-25T06:39

Brett Phillips is joined in studio by Blake Mott, who has announced he is returning to the professional tennis ranks, Daniel Gardner from the Swan Hill Lawn Tennis Club about his Wimbledon exp...

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The First Serve, Wednesday July 17th 2019 from 2019-07-17T23:20

Brett Phillips is back in the studio with a post Wimbledon show with feature chats with John Newcombe and Dylan Alcott.

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The First Serve, Rod Laver Interview from 2019-07-09T04:35

It is 50 years since Rod Laver won the 1969 Wimbledon Championships, a year in which he won a 2nd calendar Grand Slam. He sat down to chat with Brett Phillips at the All England Lawn Tennis Cl...

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The First Serve, Judy Murray Interview from 2019-07-09T04:31

Judy Murray is one of the powerful women in tennis, mother of ATP stars Andy and Jamie, well renowned coach with a passion for the grassroots of tennis chats with Brett Phillips at the 2019 Wi...

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The First Serve, Esther De Minaur Interview from 2019-07-09T04:20

Esther De Minaur is the mother of Australia's Number 1 Male Tennis Player Alex DeMinaur. She chats with Brett Phillips at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships.

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The First Serve, Monday 8th July 2019 from 2019-07-09T03:45

Brett Phillips is joined by Esther DeMinaur, mum of Alex, Judy Murray and the legendary Rod Laver from the 2019 Wimbledon Championships.

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The First Serve, Wednesday 3rd July 2019 from 2019-07-04T00:29

Brett Phillips from the 2019 Wimbledon Championships with special guests Pat Cash, Fox Sports - Adam Peacock, The Australian leading tennis writer Courtney Walsh and all the Aussie Day 2 winne...

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The First Serve, Alexei Popyrin - Day 1 Wimbledon winner. from 2019-07-02T04:38

Alexei Popyrin speaks after securing his first main draw Wimbledon win.

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The First Serve, Wednesday 26th June 2019 from 2019-06-27T05:54

Brett Phillips is joined by Courtney Walsh, leading tennis writer for The Australian for our pre Wimbledon show.

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The First Serve, Ash Barty the new World Number 1 from 2019-06-24T05:29

Ash Barty has officially become the World Number 1 player after claiming the WTA Birmingham Classic Title. Jenny Drummond caught up with her and coach Craig Tyzzer post match.

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Alicia Molik joins The First Serve (19/06/19) from 2019-06-23T08:49

Australian Fed Cup captain Alicia Malik joins The First Serve

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The First Serve, Wednesday 19th June 2019 from 2019-06-19T22:20

Brett Phillips is joined by Paul Aitken for this weeks edition chatting to Fed Cup Captain Alicia Molik, Tennis Victoria's Ken Barton and Herald Sun Chief tennis writer Leo Schlink.

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The First Serve, Saturday 15th June Super Radio Network NSW/QLD from 2019-06-16T16:36

Brett Phillips wraps up a big French Open.

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The First Serve, Tuesday 11th June 2019 from 2019-06-12T07:01

Brett Phillips is joined by leading tennis writer for The Australian Courtney Walsh post the Ash Barty triumph in Paris

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The First Serve, Ash Barty is the French Open Champion from 2019-06-09T04:32

Ash Barty chats one on one with Brett Phillips after winning the 2019 French Open Singles title.

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The First Serve, Saturday 8th June Super Radio Network NSW/QLD from 2019-06-08T16:24

The Saturday debut of The First Serve across the Super Radio Network in Sydney, Regional NSW and South East QLD. Find your nearest station at www.2smsupernetwork.com/am-network/. Also availabl...

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The First Serve, Craig Tiley CEO of Tennis Australia from 2019-06-08T16:14

Brett Phillips sits down one on one with Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley at the French Open.

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The First Serve, Ash Barty speaks after her French Open Semi final win from 2019-06-08T16:04

Brett Phillips chats one on one after advancing to the French Open Final.

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The First Serve, Ash Barty advances to the French Open Semi Finals from 2019-06-06T23:19

Brett Phillips sits down one on one to reflect on her Quarter Final win over Madison Keys

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The First Serve, Ash Barty speaks after her 4th round win at Roland Garros from 2019-06-04T02:44

Ash chats after defeating Sofia Kenin in the 4th round here at Roland Garros to set up a quarter final match up with Madison Keys.

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The First Serve, Monday 3rd June 2019 from 2019-06-04T01:49

A special one off Monday night edition of the show with Brett Phillips live on the ground at Roland Garros during Ash Barty's 4th round match chatting to her coach Craig Tyzzer, Herald Sun Chi...

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The First Serve, Ash Barty after advancing to the 4th round of the French Open from 2019-06-02T05:15

Ash chats one on one with Brett Phillips after her 3rd round win.

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The First Serve, Jordan Thompson chats after his 3rd round exit at the French Open from 2019-06-02T03:58

Jordan chats with the Australian Media, following his straight sets loss to Juan Martin Del Potro in the 3rd round.

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The First Serve, Priscilla Hon chats after her 2nd round exit. from 2019-05-31T22:40

Priscilla Hon sits down and chats with Brett Phillips and the Australian media after exiting the French Open.

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The First Serve, Alex De Minaur chats after his French Open exit from 2019-05-30T04:03

Alex chats with the Australian Media after his 2nd round loss to Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta

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The First Serve, Alexei Popyrin after his 1st round French Open exit from 2019-05-30T02:24

Alexei chats one on one with Brett Phillips

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The First Serve, Wednesday 29th May 2019 from 2019-05-29T23:43

Brett Phillips brings you this edition from Roland Garros in Paris, catching up with Tournament Director Guy Forget, an inside look into the oldest tennis company in the world Babolat and a wr...

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The First Serve, John Millman after his 5 set first round loss at the French Open from 2019-05-29T05:34

John chats one on one with Brett Phillips

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The First Serve, Priscilla Hon after her 1st round win at the French Open from 2019-05-29T04:56

Brett Phillips chats one on one with Priscilla after her win

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Jordan Thompson after his 1st round win at the French Open from 2019-05-29T04:54

Brett Phillips sits down one on one with Jordan

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The First Serve, Sam Stosur after 1st round win at the French Open from 2019-05-28T04:50

Brett Phillips sits down and chats to Sam one on one.

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The First Serve, Astra Sharma after her exit from the French Open from 2019-05-28T03:55

Brett Phillips sits down one on one with Astra.

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The First Serve, Alex De Minaur after his 1st round win at the French Open from 2019-05-28T01:10

Brett Phillips chats one on one with Alex

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The First Serve, Ash Barty after her 1st round win at the French Open from 2019-05-28T01:07

Brett Phillips chats one on one with Ash.

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The First Serve, Priscilla Hon French Open Preview from 2019-05-26T02:44

Brett Phillips sits down one on one with Priscilla Hon to talk about her 2019 French Open campaign.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Astra Sharma French Open Preview from 2019-05-26T02:41

Brett Phillips sits down one on one with Astra Sharma to preview her first French Open campaign.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Alex De Minaur French Open Preview from 2019-05-26T02:38

Brett Phillips along with the Australian media sat down with Australia's Number 1 ranked male player Alex De Minaur to preview his French Open campaign.

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The First Serve , Sam Stosur French Open Preview from 2019-05-26T02:30

Brett Phillips sits down one on one with Sam Stosur to preview her 2019 French Open campaign.

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The First Serve, Ash Barty French Open preview. from 2019-05-26T02:23

Ash Barty talks to Brett Phillips and the other Australian media, previewing her 2019 French Open campaign. She starts off chatting about some arm soreness she has had.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 22nd May 2019 from 2019-05-23T08:24

Brett Phillips brings you a big pre French Open edition of the show. Enjoy.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 15th May 2019 from 2019-05-16T08:56

Brett Phillips is joined for this weeks show by Sam Groth as they dissect the latest news in the world of tennis.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 8th May 2019 from 2019-05-08T22:15

Brett Phillips is joined by Chief Tennis Officer at Tennis Australia Matt Dywer as the special studio guest for this week.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 1st May 2019 from 2019-05-01T22:54

Brett Phillips is joined by Chief Tennis Writer from 'The Australian' Courtney Walsh to dissect the weeks tennis news on and off the court.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Tuesday 23rd April 2019 from 2019-04-23T22:20

Brett Phillips is joined by Adrian Franklin as they chat to Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, former Australian Player Nicole Bradtke, leading tennis writer from 'The Australian' Courtney Wals...

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The First Serve, Wednesday 17th April 2019 from 2019-04-18T06:40

Brett Phillips is joined this week by 'The Australian' leading tennis writer Courtney Walsh chatting to Nicolle Pratt, Jelena Dokic and Craig O'Shannessy.

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The First Serve, Wednesday 10th April 2019 from 2019-04-11T11:00

Brett Phillips is joined by Australian Fed Cup captain Alicia Molik, Todd Woodbridge and an introduction to Dave Miley.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 3rd April 2019 from 2019-04-03T21:10

Brett Phillips was back in the studio after a big month on the road covering Indian Wells and Miami and was joined by Tennis Victoria Coaching Leader Paul Aitken and the coach of Sam Stosur Ma...

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 27th March 2019 from 2019-03-28T10:41

Brett Phillips once again hosts the show from the Miami Open with a close insight into the Aussie players run and catches up with Tournament Director and former World Number 4 James Blake as t...

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 20th March 2019 from 2019-03-21T11:12

Brett Phillips brings you another big edition of the show live from Miami, ahead of the Miami Open, also looking back at a big Indian Wells Tournament and a special feature on the Inter Colleg...

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 13th March 2019 from 2019-03-14T05:56

Brett Phillips is once again on the ground at Indian Wells as he chats to Ash Barty, Elina Svitolina, commentators Rob Koenig and Sam Smith and Tournament Director and former World Number 2 To...

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The First Serve, Wednesday 6th March 2019 from 2019-03-07T07:13

Host Brett Phillips brings you the show from Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

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The First Serve, Wednesday 27th February 2019 from 2019-02-28T06:04

Episode 4 for 2019, Your Home of Tennis

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The First Serve, Wednesday 20th February 2019 from 2019-02-21T06:27

Episode 3 for 2019 with Brett Phillips joined by Adrian Franklin talking the world of tennis.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 13th February 2019 from 2019-02-14T09:34

Join Brett Phillips for Episode 2 for 2019.

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The First Serve, Wednesday 6th February 2019 from 2019-02-07T21:06

Join Brett Phillips and Paul Aitken for Episode 1 for 2019. Special Guests include Rohan Williams, Coach of Alexei Popyrin, Jess Oliver, participation leader at Tennis Victoria and Tennis SA C...

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 28th November 2018 from 2018-11-29T10:09

Brett Phillips and Marc Sophoulis are joined by special guest, long time Australian Coaching guru Bob Brett successful coach of Boris Becker, Goran Ivanisevic, Marin Cilic and many others.

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The First Serve, Wednesday 21st November 2018 from 2018-11-22T07:37

Brett Phillips and Paul Aitken are joined by Tennis Australia Chief Tennis Officer Matt Dywer and the guys also catch up with Sam Groth ahead of his big wedding day who also previews the Newco...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Aussies Only Podcast 21st November from 2018-11-21T17:27

Brett Phillips and Jedd Zetzer present the final edition of Aussies Only for 2019, wrapping up a big year for Australia's Tennis Players

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The First Serve, Wednesday 14th November 2018 from 2018-11-14T22:27

Brett Phillips is joined by Adrian Franklin as they chat to ATP World Tour leading commentator Robbie Koenig at the ATP Finals in London and chat all things tennis from another big week on tou...

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 7th November 2018 from 2018-11-08T07:47

Brett Phillips brings you another big edition of the show featuring Alex DeMinaur and Ellen Perez and all the latest news from the last week in the world of tennis.

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The First Serve
The First Serve Aussies Only Podcast 6th November 2018 from 2018-11-06T19:54

The First Serve Host Brett Phillips is joined by Jedd Zetzer from @AusTennisTalks on Twitter looking back at the latest action of all our Australian Players around the world. They are joined b...

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 31st October 2018 from 2018-11-01T08:32

Host Brett Phillips is joined by leading tennis coach Marc Sophoulis and chief tennis writer from The Australian Courtney Walsh to dissect the latest news in the world of tennis.

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The First Serve
The First Serve Road to Singapore Podcast 30th October 2018 from 2018-10-30T20:12

The First Serve host Brett Phillips is joined by tennis reporter Miguel Farfan taking a look back at the 2018 WTA Finals in Singapore and Elina Svitolina winning the biggest tournament of her ...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Aussies Only Podcast 29th October 2018 from 2018-10-29T20:56

Brett Phillips and Jedd Zetzer from Aussie Tennis Talks take your through another week of covering our Aussie tennis players playing worldwide.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 24th October 2018 from 2018-10-24T22:18

Host Brett Phillips caught up with WTA Insider Senior Reporter Courtney Nguyen at the WTA Finals in Singapore, Aussie duo Marc Polmans and Jordan Thompson playing at the Traralgon Internationa...

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The First Serve Aussies Only Podcast 22nd October 2018 from 2018-10-22T15:49

First Serve Host Brett Phillips is joined by Jedd Zetzer from Aussie Tennis Talks (@AusTennisTalks on Twitter) looking back at the week just gone for all our Aussie Tennis players playing arou...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Road to Singapore Podcast 21st October 2018 from 2018-10-21T12:26

The field is set for the WTA Finals in Singapore as First Serve Host Brett Phillips is joined by Miguel Farfan (@ma_farfan on twitter) to preview all the action.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Thursday 18th October 2018 from 2018-10-19T07:03

Brett Phillips this week is joined by award winning tennis journalist Linda Pearce for another big edition of the show. Special guests include Brisbane International Tournament Director Cam Pe...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Road to Singapore Podcast 15th October 2018 from 2018-10-15T21:14

The First Serve Host Brett Phillips is joined by Tennis Reporter Miguel Farfan (@ma_farfan on Twitter) taking a close look at the race to the WTA Finals in Singapore which is edging closer.

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The First Serve
The First Serve Aussies Only Podcast 15th October 2018 from 2018-10-15T20:11

The First Serve host Brett Phillips is joined by Jedd Zetzer from Aussie Tennis Talks (@AusTennisTalks on Twitter) taking a look at all the Aussie tennis players competing around the world in ...

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 10th October, 2018 from 2018-10-10T22:25

Brett Phillips welcomes back Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera to the show with Nick Kygrios, AO Launch & Alex DeMinaur all on the agenda and the Team catch up with Melissa Burrows, General M...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Aussies Only Podcast 8th October 2018 from 2018-10-08T20:04

The First Serve Host Brett Phillips is joined by Jedd Zetzer from (@AusTennisTalks on Twitter) for another weekly look at all the Aussie tennis players on tour around the world.

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The First Serve Road to Singapore Podcast 8th October 2018 from 2018-10-08T17:16

The First Serve Host Brett Phillips is joined by Tennis Reporter Miguel Farfan (@ma_farfan on Twitter) following a big China Open in Beijing for another big edition in the race to the WTA Fina...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Wednesday 3rd October 2018 from 2018-10-03T22:11

Brett Phillips and Sam Groth chat with Hopman Cup Tournament Director Paul Kilderry, Jelena Dokic, Darwin International winner Kimberley Birrell, Australian Tennis reporter Matt Trollope at th...

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The First Serve Aussies Only Podcast 1st October 2018 from 2018-10-01T20:04

The First Serve Host Brett Phillips is joined by Jedd Zetzer from Aussie Tennis Talks (@AusTennisTalks) on Twitter taking a close look at the Aussies on tour in the past week

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The First Serve Road to Singapore Podcast 1st October 2018 from 2018-10-01T18:45

The First Serve Host Brett Phillips is once again joined by Miguel Farfan (@ma-farfan on Twitter) taking a close look at the Race to the WTA Finals in Singapore starting October 21.

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The First Serve
The First Serve Wednesday 26th September from 2018-09-26T21:18

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth for another action packed show, including interviews with international stars David Goffin and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Also joining the team are Australian ...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Aussies Only Podcast 24th September 2018 from 2018-09-24T21:13

The First Serve Host Brett Phillips is joined by Jedd Zetzer from Aussie Tennis Talks (Follow on Twitter @AusTennisTalks) with all the latest on the Aussie tennis players on tour around the wo...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Wednesday 19th September 2018 from 2018-09-19T21:11

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they take you through all the latest tennis news after the Davis Cup. Brett also chats with American star Bethanie Mattek-Sands, along with Saint Petersbur...

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The First Serve Aussies Only Podcast 17th September 2018 from 2018-09-17T17:17

The First Serve Host Brett Phillips is joined by Jedd Zetzer from Aussie Tennis Talks, follow @AusTennisTalks on Twitter as they take a look at all the Aussie Players playing around the globe....

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The First Serve
The First Serve Wednesday 12th September 2018 from 2018-09-12T21:10

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they review the 2018 US Open. On the agenda are Serena Williams' outburst, Namoi Osaka's win and Novak Djokovic getting back to his best. Also on the show ...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Road to Singapore Podcast 10th September from 2018-09-11T02:28

The First Serve host Brett Phillips is joined by tennis reporter Miguel Farfan as they take a look at the race to the season ending WTA Finals to be held in October.

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The First Serve
The First Serve, Wednesday 5th September 2018 from 2018-09-06T01:00

Host Brett Phillips is joined by Miguel Farfan in New York during Week 2 of the US Open with special guests Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia, Marcela Alvarez from www.queenslatino.com, Nov...

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The First Serve
The First Serve US Open Day 6 Women's 3rd round Wrap from 2018-09-02T18:03

Brett Phillips and Miguel Farfan analyse the Women's 3rd round matches played on Day 6 of the US Open, 2018.

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The First Serve
The First Serve US Open Podcast Day 5 from 2018-09-01T16:01

Brett Phillips and Miguel Farfan bring you a wrap of Day 5 at the US Open, 2018

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The First Serve
The First Serve Wednesday 29th August, 2018 from 2018-08-30T11:10

Host Brett Phillips brings you the show live from the US Open in New York with special guests: Leading ATP Commentator Robbie Koenig, Leading Player Agent Sam Maxwell, New York Parks Commissio...

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The First Serve
The First Serve US OPEN Podcast Day 1 from 2018-08-28T15:12

The First Serve Host Brett Phillips is in New York with a wrap of all the Day 1 acton from the 2018 US OPEN.

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The First Serve
The First Serve Wednesday 22nd August 2018 from 2018-08-22T21:23

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they take you through the world of tennis heading into the US Open. The team chat to American world no.70 Taylor Fritz, Harry Manaras on the ground in Flus...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Road to Singapore Podcast 20th August from 2018-08-20T14:03

The First Serve host Brett Phillips is joined by tennis reporter Miguel Farfan as they take a look at the race to the season ending WTA Finals to be held in October.

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The First Serve
The First Serve Aussies Only Podcast 20th August from 2018-08-20T13:28

The First Serve Host Brett Phillips is joined by Jedd Zetzer from Aussie Tennis Talks as they look at all the Aussies in action around the world.

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The First Serve
The First Serve Wednesday 15th August 2018 from 2018-08-15T21:15

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they take you through all of the latest tennis news. On the program are John Fitzgerald to chat about the Davis Cup, tournament director Peter Johnstone an...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Aussies Only Podcast 13th August from 2018-08-13T13:34

The First Serve Host Brett Phillips is joined by Jedd Zetzer from Aussie Tennis Talks as they look at all the Aussies in action around the world.

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The First Serve
The First Serve Wednesday 8th August 2018 from 2018-08-08T21:10

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they take you through all of the latest tennis news including Alex de Minaur's run to the Washington final. On the show are special guests Alison Lee and S...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Road To Singapore Podcast from 2018-08-06T14:36

The First Serve Host Brett Phillips is joined by Tennis Reporter Miguel Farfan as they take a look at the race to the season ending WTA Finals to be held in October.

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The First Serve
The First Serve Aussies Only Podcast from 2018-08-06T14:26

The First Serve Host Brett Phillips is joined by Jedd Zetzer from Aussie Tennis Talks as they take a look at all the Aussies in action around the world.

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The First Serve
The First Serve Wednesday 1st August 2018 from 2018-08-01T21:09

Join Brett Phillips and Paul Aitken as they bring you the latest from the world of tennis. On the show are tennis parent Brett Harvey, Tennis Australia national welfare manager Ben Robertson, ...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Wednesday 25th July 2018 from 2018-07-25T22:35

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they bring you the latest from the world of tennis. The tours have moved on from Wimbledon and the team discuss all of the latest news heading into the Ame...

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The First Serve Wednesday 18th July 2018 from 2018-07-19T14:08

Join Brett Phillips as he dissects the 2018 Wimbledon championships after Novak Djokovic and Angelique Kerber both hoisted the respective trophies. Joining BP is Val Febbo to review the tourna...

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The First Serve
The First Serve Wednesday 11th July 2018 from 2018-07-11T21:24

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they bring you all the latest from Wimbledon. On the show are leading tennis analyst Craig O'Shannessy and Casey Dellacqua. Val Febbo also joins for Febbo ...

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The First Serve Wednesday 4th July 2018 from 2018-07-04T21:18

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they dissect the opening round of Wimbledon and preview the rest of the tournament. On the show is Herald Sun tennis journalist Leo Schlink on the ground a...

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The First Serve Wednesday 27th June 2018 from 2018-06-27T23:29

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they bring you this week's show from the spiritual home of Australian tennis, Kooyong. On the program they are joined by tennis journalist Matt Trollope fr...

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The First Serve Wednesday 20th June 2018 from 2018-06-20T21:13:59

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they take you through the latest from the wonderful world of tennis. On the show are Australian star Matt Ebden, Sam's Smash and Val Febbo with some breaki...

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The First Serve - Wednesday 13th June 2018 from 2018-06-13T21:04:58

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they wrap up the 2018 French Open and chat to Darren Cahill, coach of women's champion Simona Halep. about his role in her title and how she overcame her p...

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The First Serve
The First Serve - Wednesday 6th June 2018 from 2018-06-06T21:09:48

Join Brett Phillips and Marc Sophoulis as they take you through all of the latest French Open news. On the show are Italian tennis journalist Ubaldo Scanagatta, South Australian National Acade...

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The First Serve - Wednesday 30th May 2018 from 2018-05-30T21:13:21

Join Brett Phillips and Paul Aitken as they take you through all of the latest news after the opening round of Roland Garros. On the show are regular panelist Sam Groth from Sydney, leading te...

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The First Serve - Wednesday 23rd May 2018 from 2018-05-23T21:08:53

Tune in as Brett Phillips and Sam Groth take you through the latest tennis news. The pair are joined by young Australian star Zoe Hives who describes her tennis journey and her future goals. T...

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The First Serve - Wednesday 16th May 2018 from 2018-05-16T21:10:03

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they take you through the latest tennis news and results from around the world. On the agenda this week is a chat with young Greek superstar Stefanos Tsits...

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The First Serve - Wednesday 9th May 2018 from 2018-05-09T21:12:20

Join Brett Phillips as he takes you through all of the latest tennis news and results. On tonight's show, regular panelist Sam Groth from Albury, Tennis NSW CEO Lawrence Robertson, Australian ...

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The First Serve - Wednesday 2nd May 2018 from 2018-05-02T21:13:37

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they take you through all you need to know from the past week in tennis, including a chat with Todd Woodbridge about Tennis Australia's new Hot Shots incen...

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The First Serve - Wednesday 25th April 2018 from 2018-04-25T21:13:43

Join Brett Phillips and Sam Groth as they take you through the latest in the world of tennis. On the show is esteemed tennis journalist Linda Pearce to discuss the Fed Cup, along with regular ...

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The First Serve - Wednesday 18th April 2018 from 2018-04-18T22:12

The boys from the First Serve are back and better than ever!  SUPERstar Grigor Dimitrov and retiring champ Casey Dellacqua joined Brett Phillips, Sam Groth and Val Febbo for another action pac...

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The First Serve
The First Serve - Wednesday 11th April 2018 from 2018-04-11T21:14:17

Brett Phillips & Sam Groth returned for their first show since January, plenty of tennis was discussed, Australian Tennis Great Paul McNamee joined the guys in studio to discuss the propos...

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The First Serve
The First Serve January 14 from 2018-01-14T18:59:31

The First Serve team, with Brett Phillips, Sean Munaweera and Marc Sophoulis, discuss the opening Grand Slam of the season as Australian Open 2018 draws near. The team identify the Aussie chan...

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The First Serve
First Serve 7th January from 2018-01-07T19:14:20

Join Brett Phillips, Marc Sophoulis and Val Febbo in the opening First Serve of 2018. On the program is highly talented Australian Jason Kubler, whom Val and Marc spoke to after his victory at...

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The First Serve
First Serve 31st December from 2017-12-31T18:43:04

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken, Sean Munaweera and Val Febbo for the New Year's eve show discussing the world of tennis. The 2018 season has begun with the Hopman Cup and Brisbane Internatio...

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The First Serve
First Serve 24th December from 2017-12-24T19:10:46

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken, Sean Munaweera and Val Febbo for the Christmas Eve edition of the First Serve. On the agenda is a wrap of the 2017 ATP and WTA seasons, along with a crystal b...

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The First Serve
First Serve 17th December from 2017-12-17T19:34:43

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken, Sean Munaweera and Val Febbo as they chat about all the latest tennis news. Australian Open wildcard winners Destanee Aiava and Alex de Minaur joined the pane...

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The First Serve
Destanee Aiava on The First Serve from 2017-12-17T18:40:15

Destanee Aiava joined Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera to discuss her win in the Australian Open wildcard playoffs, which means that she will be guaranteed a spot in the main sin...

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Alex de Minaur on The First Serve from 2017-12-17T18:26:57

Young Australian star Alex de Minaur joined Brett Phillips, Paul Aitkena and Sean Munaweera after his win at the Australian Open wildcard playoffs.

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The First Serve
First Serve 10th December from 2017-12-10T19:09:30

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken, Sean Munaweera and Val Febbo as they bring you the latest from the world of tennis. On the agenda this week is a special guest, Rohan Williams, a Tennis Austr...

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The First Serve
First Serve 3rd December from 2017-12-03T19:36:17

Join Brett Phillips, Sean Munaweera and special guest Marc Sophoulis as they bring you up to date with all of the latest tennis news. First up the panel review the Newcombe Medal, along with c...

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The First Serve
First Serve 26th November from 2017-11-26T19:18:11

The king is back! That's right Brett Phillips is back in Melbourne after his recent trip to Europe and Singapore where he savored some of the best that tennis has to offer. On this week's show...

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The First Serve
First Serve 19th November from 2017-11-19T18:16:42

Join Brett Phillips on the First Serve as he brings you all of the best access from the Nitto ATP Finals in London. Joining him for a chat is Adam Hogg, tournament director, who discusses his ...

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The First Serve
First Serve 12th November from 2017-11-12T18:06:16

Join Brett Phillips on the ground in Milan for the ATP NextGen finals as he is joined by a plethora of guests including ATP CEO Chris Kermode, who discusses the new innovations of the tournament, H...

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The First Serve
First Serve 5th November from 2017-11-05T19:23:28

Join Sean Munaweera, Paul Aitken, Val Febbo and Brett Phillips who is on the ground in Italy ahead of the ATP NextGen finals in Milan beginning this week. On the show the panel discuss the conclusi...

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The First Serve
The First Serve 29 October from 2017-10-29T20:09:59

Brett Phillips is in Singapore covering the WTA Finals. He speaks with the WTA CEO & Chairman Steve Simon, tennis legends Kim Clijsters and Chris Evert, and doubles pair Casey Dellacqua and Ash Bar...

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The First Serve
First Serve 22nd October from 2017-10-22T23:21:21

Join Sean Munaweera, Paul Aitken, Brett Phillips and Val Febbo for all the latest news in the world of tennis. Beginning the show is a chat with tennis broadcaster Nick McCarvel, who joins the pane...

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First Serve 15th October from 2017-10-15T23:02:28

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken, Sean Munaweera and Val Febbo as they discuss Roger Federer's win over Rafael Nadal in Shanghai, and joining them to do that on the ground in China is tennis writer...

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The First Serve 8th of October 2017 from 2017-10-08T23:18:41

Join Brett Phillips, Sean Munaweera and Val Febbo as they bring you all the best tennis news, and on the agenda is the upcoming Summer of tennis with Paul Kilderry and Geoff Quinlan joining the pro...

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First Serve 1st October from 2017-10-01T23:15:08

Join Brett Phillips, Sean Munaweera, Marc Sophoulis and Val Febbo as they discuss the first edition of the Laver Cup and the success of the event. The panel are joined on the line by professional c...

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The First Serve
The First Serve: Player Development in Australia from 2017-10-01T21:07:25

Join Brett Phillips as he is joined by High Performance coaches Paul Aitken, Marc Souphoulis and Peter Lumsden, Study and Play USA Development Manager Chris Bates and former pro player and current ...

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The First Serve
The First Serve 24th September from 2017-09-24T23:09:32



Join Brett Phillips, Sean Munaweera and Val Febbo for all you need to know about the world of tennis. The panel start by discussing the Laver Cup, where they are joined by tennis journali...

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The First Serve
First Serve 17th September 2017 from 2017-09-18T00:12:28

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken, Sean Munaweera and Val Febbo as they chat about all things Davis Cup  and the final days of the US Open. Joining us on the show are John Peers, Australian doubles ...

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The First Serve
First Serve 10th September from 2017-09-10T23:52:31

Join Sean Munaweera, Paul Aitken, Brett Phillips and Val Febbo as they discuss all things US Open and Sloane Stephens' remarkable victory over Madison Keys. Also on the agenda are Brett's chats wit...

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The First Serve
First Serve - 3rd September 2017 from 2017-09-04T01:10:09

Join Sean Munaweera, Paul Aitken, Brett Phillips and Val Febbo as they talk all things US Open during the final Grand Slam of the year. Brett is on the ground and chats to many stars of the tour th...

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The First Serve
First Serve 27th August from 2017-08-27T13:36

Join Sean Munaweera and Val Febbo for your weekly tennis fix ahead of the US Open. On the show is the chat that Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean had with USTA president Katrina Adams discussing...

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The First Serve
First Serve 20th August from 2017-08-20T14:09:45

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken, Sean Munaweera and Val Febbo as they discuss Nick Kyrgios' amazing run in Cincinnati. The team speak to current player Matt Reid, who is also sharing a hotel room ...

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The First Serve
First Serve 13th August from 2017-08-13T13:46:50

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they chat about Denis Shapovalov's stunning run through the Montreal Masters. The panel also chat with former Australian pro Scott Draper, alo...

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The First Serve
First Serve 6th August from 2017-08-06T13:54:59

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they discuss Thanasi Kokkinakis' brilliant week in Los Cabos. The panel are also joined on the line by Kerry Galhos, a junior from East Timor,...

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The First Serve
First Serve 30th July from 2017-07-30T13:55:57

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken, Sean Munaweera and Val Febbo as they chat the world of tennis. Joining them on the show is Tennis Australia head of participation Paul Cammack, Australian professi...

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The First Serve
First Serve 26th July from 2017-07-26T14:13:54

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken, Sean Munaweera and Val Febbo as they discuss the world of tennis for the final time on a Wednesday in 2017. On the agenda is Novak Djokovic pulling out of the rest...

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The First Serve
Ash Barty Interview from 2017-07-23T13:40:14

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they chat to Australian world no.57 Ash Barty about her career and comeback to tennis.

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Sam Stosur Interview from 2017-07-23T13:40:12

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they chat to former Australian no.1 female and current world no.38 Sam Stosur about her current injuries and how she is tracking for her return.

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The First Serve
First Serve 23rd July from 2017-07-23T13:36:02

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they chat about Bernard Tomic's interview on Channel 7, along with discussing Matt Ebden's run to the Newport final. The panel also chat with ...

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The First Serve
First Serve 19th July from 2017-07-19T14:09:26

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they wrap up a massive Wimbledon. Also on the agenda; the next crop of challengers, prize money increases at grand slams and Chris Bates from ...

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The First Serve
First Serve 16th July from 2017-07-16T15:39:58

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they talk tennis during a special double episode of the First Serve. Joining the panel on the line are tennis writers Matt Trollope and Nick M...

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The First Serve
First Serve 12th July from 2017-07-12T14:39:56

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they dissect the big talking points and results from Wimbledon. The panel also speak with current coach of Arina Rodionova and former doubles ...

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The First Serve
James Duckworth Interview from 2017-07-09T14:12:18

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Marc Sophoulis as they chat to current world number 133 James Duckworth about his injury plagued season and what is to come.

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The First Serve
Craig Tiley Interview from 2017-07-09T14:01:33

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Marc Sophoulis as they chat to Tennis Australia CEO and Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley.

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The First Serve
First Serve 9th July from 2017-07-09T13:57:57

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Marc Sophoulis as they discuss the first week of Wimbledon and all of the talking points coming out of it. Joining on the line is CEO of Tennis Australia and Au...

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The First Serve
First Serve 5th July from 2017-07-05T14:12:29

Join Brett Phillips and Paul Aitken as they dissect the first two days of Wimbledon and Arina Rodionova's magical win, along with the most recent Bernard Tomic controversy. The team are joined on t...

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The First Serve
First Serve 2nd July from 2017-07-02T16:10:56

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they preview the most important tournament of the year at Wimbledon. During the show Brett catches up with Aussie, Arina Rodionova, and also A...

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The First Serve
Gaby Dabrowski Interview from 2017-06-28T14:29:20

Join Val Febbo as he chats to doubles world no.20 on the WTA circuit, Gaby Dabrowski, from Canada. She recently won the mixed doubles at the French Open with Rohan Bopanna and represented Canada at...

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The First Serve
First Serve 28th June from 2017-06-28T14:24:34

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken, Sean Munaweera and Val Febbo as they discuss the grass court season leading into Wimbledon. Freelance journalist Matt Trollope joins the panel from England to talk...

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The First Serve
First Serve 25th June from 2017-06-25T13:53:24

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they chat to young Australian Alex de Minaur about his career so far. Anastasia Rodionova also joined the panel to discuss what she is looking...

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The First Serve
The First Serve 21/7/17 from 2017-06-21T14:05:03

Aussie Gun Greg Jones was our in studio guest on this edition of The First Serve.

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The First Serve
First Serve 18th June from 2017-06-18T13:35

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they are joined by special guest, tennis coach Mark Sophoulis, for the entire show. The panel interview physical conditioning coach Slaven Hrv...

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The First Serve
First Serve 14th June from 2017-06-14T14:39:42

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they look back on Roland Garros 2017. Top analyst Craig O'Shannessy joins the panel on the line to give some facts and figures about the Frenc...

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The First Serve
First Serve 11th June from 2017-06-11T13:38:26

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they chat about Jelena Ostapenko's remarkable French Open title. The panel are joined by Herald Sun writer Leo Schlink from Paris, along with ...

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The First Serve
First Serve 4th June from 2017-06-04T13:39:53

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they chat about the first week of Roland Garros. Herald Sun tennis writer Leo Schlink joins the panel from the ground in Paris, as does Tennis...

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The First Serve
First Serve 28th May from 2017-05-28T13:41:42

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they chat to Herald Sun tennis writer Leo Schlink on the ground at Roland Garros. The panel also chat to former player and coach Paul Annacone...

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The First Serve
Chris Kermode Interview from 2017-05-28T08:16:50

Join Brett Phillips and Sean Munaweera as they speak to the ATP Chief Executive Chris Kermode.

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The First Serve
First Serve 21st May from 2017-05-21T15:55:01

Tune in to Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they talk to ATP Chairman Chris Kermode. Australian tennis writer Matt Trollope joins the panel from Paris to review the Australian wild...

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The First Serve
Thanasi Kokkinakis Interview from 2017-05-14T15:44:45

Join Brett Phillips as he speaks to young gun Thanasi Kokkinakis about his return from injury.

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The First Serve
First Serve 14th May from 2017-05-14T15:37:20

Join Brett Phillips, Sean Munaweera and Marc Sophoulis as the panel chat about the wonderful world of tennis. Brett speaks with Thanasi Kokkinakis in a must listen interview, while the panel also d...

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The First Serve
Wally Masur Part 2 from 2017-05-07T15:44:06

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera for part 2 of the Wally Masur interview. The first part was broadcast last week but if you missed it you can listen on our page here.

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The First Serve
First Serve 7th May from 2017-05-07T15:40:38

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they chat about the world of tennis. On the agenda is part 2 of the Wally Masur interview from last week, a chat with young Australian Michael...

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The First Serve
Wally Masur Interview Part 1 from 2017-04-30T15:37:22

Tune in as Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera spoke to Wally Masur about the current state of men's tennis in Australia and how the players are tracking.

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The First Serve
First Serve 30th April from 2017-04-30T15:33:30

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they dissect Maria Sharapova's return to tennis after her drug ban. The panel also speak to Tennis Australia high performance manager Wally Ma...

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The First Serve
Sam Groth Interview from 2017-04-23T15:23:20

The team speaks to Sam Groth from Budapest as he continues his European clay court season.

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The First Serve
Alicia Molik Interview from 2017-04-23T15:20:14

The team speaks with Alicia Molik live from Zrenjanin following Australia's win over Serbia.

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The First Serve
First Serve 23rd April from 2017-04-23T15:16:32

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First Serve 16th Of April from 2017-04-16T15:53:01

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they chat to Aussie superstar Daria Gavrilova as she prepares for the Fed Cup tie against Serbia next weekend. Craig O'Shannessy also joins th...

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The First Serve
First Serve David Haggerty Interview from 2017-04-09T15:59:05

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they interview the president of the International Tennis Federation, David Haggerty.

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The First Serve
First Serve 9th Of April from 2017-04-09T15:49:13

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera on one of the biggest shows ever. The panel interview ITF President David Haggerty, talking about all of the major topics surrounding the sport. ...

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The First Serve
First Serve 2nd April from 2017-04-02T16:06:44

Join Brett Phillips and Paul Aitken as they discuss the world of tennis including the Miami Masters, where Roger Federer and Nick Kyrgios had just played an epic. Val Febbo joins the panel for an i...

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The First Serve
First Serve 26th Of March from 2017-03-26T15:00:24

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they take charge of the new time slot throughout the AFL season. The talk Indian Wells, Miami and everything in between. Val Febbo joins the p...

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The First Serve
First Serve 19th Of March from 2017-03-19T02:26

Join Brett Phillips, Paul Aitken and Sean Munaweera as they chat about the so called 'fifth slam' at Indian Wells, where Roger Federer continues his good form and the WTA draw sees an all Russian f...

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