Episodes

  • The First Serve - Mark Woodforde - 06.07.26

    The First Serve - Mark Woodforde - 06.07.26
    Jul 7 2026
    Former Australian tennis great Mark Woodforde joined The First Serve Live to share his views on the ATP's proposal to shrink the doubles draws and prizemoney at their tournaments from 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • The First Serve - Full Show - 06-07-2026

    The First Serve - Full Show - 06-07-2026
    Jul 6 2026
    Brett Phillips is back with another big show in the middle of Wimbledon with leading tennis commentator Nick Lester giving his take on the Championships so far. Australian tennis great Mark Woodforde joins to get his view on the ATP's plans to diminish doubles as part of its 2028 Calendar and beyond. Plenty of other tennis news covered home and abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The First Serve - The Grind S04 E05

    The First Serve - The Grind S04 E05
    Jul 9 2026
    Our dedicated podcast around the Challenger/ITF Tour is back for a big Episode Five of 2026, hosted by fellow pros Alex Osborne and Tom Fancutt. In this edition, Ally and Tom catch up for a half way wrap of their respective years on tour and their big rankings spike with the fascinating tales that go with travelling and playing on the ITF/Challenger Tours, plus singing the praises of other Aussies grinding away, and their take on the upcoming ITF events in Brisbane to give Aussies a wildcard into AO qualifying and on the ATP's plan to shrink doubles draws and prizemoney from 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • The First Serve - Beyond the Tramlines S02 E02

    The First Serve - Beyond the Tramlines S02 E02
    Jun 30 2026
    Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2 of Beyond the Tramlines, hosted by Josh Heriot, which explores the stories and journeys of people achieving great things in the world of tennis. Feature guest for this second episode of 2026 is Aussie Marc Sophoulis - High performance tennis coach (Melbourne International Tennis School) but also in another sport - AFL. He was part of the famous Bryan Brothers team when they would compete in Australia and has coached many pros across his career. It is a great journey documented in this edition from an aspiring player to transforming as a young coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • The First Serve - AUS Teams Championships - 29.06.26

    The First Serve - AUS Teams Championships - 29.06.26
    Jun 30 2026
    Frances Soyer, Tournament Director of the annual Australian Teams Championships on the Gold Coast joined The First Serve Live to wrap up the 11's and 13's event and looking ahead to the 15's this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • The First Serve - Nick Scott 135 Tennis Intelligence - 29.06.26

    The First Serve - Nick Scott 135 Tennis Intelligence - 29.06.26
    Jun 30 2026
    Nick Scott from 135 Tennis Intelligence joined The First Serve Live in our monthly data chat around the topic ' The validity of the term forced error' and why it is vital to use forced and unforced when developing players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • The First Serve - Tennis Victoria State Grade R8 - 29.06.26

    The First Serve - Tennis Victoria State Grade R8 - 29.06.26
    Jun 30 2026
    It was another big weekend of Tennis Victoria State Grade action. Special guest on The First Serve Live was the captain of the women's team at Royal South Yarra - Neyara Weerawansa to talk through their win over MCC Glen Iris Valley, also sharing her tennis journey . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • The First Serve - Jordan Thompson - 29.06.26

    The First Serve - Jordan Thompson - 29.06.26
    Jun 30 2026
    Injured Australian Jordan Thompson was a feature guest on The First Serve Live with Brett Phillips to discuss a range of topics including his injury status and his thoughts on the future of Australian tennis being one of 11 active Aussie male players who signed a letter sent to Tennis Australia endorsing Sam Groth for a senior leadership position at the governing body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins