The First Serve

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2022 E03: Todd Langman, TA Wildcard Discussion Feb 07, 2022

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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 show.

The First Serve's Roddy Reynolds also joins to talk about Tennis Australia's decision making that is causing unrest with players behind the scenes.

Plus much more.

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2022 E02: Australian Open Review Jan 31, 2022

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

Special guests: Game On Recycling’s Adrian Salerno & Hume Tennis Club’s Tim Connelly.

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2022 E01: Australian Open Preview Jan 26, 2022

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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 Pearce, as well as renowned commentator Robbie Koenig and professional data scientist Shane Liyanage.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 29th November, 2021 Nov 29, 2021

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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 Melichar-Martinez joined the show.

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Aussies Only - S02 E02: Luke Saville Nov 24, 2021

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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 23 in the doubles rankings.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 22nd November, 2021 Nov 22, 2021

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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, discussing Peng Shuai. 16 year old Stefani Webb joined, taking us inside her tennis journey thus far.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 15th November, 2021 Nov 15, 2021

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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 joined the show to talk about his journey. USTA critic Javier Palenque also joined, as did Paula from The Smithynators, to talk about her support of John-Patrick Smith.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 8th November, 2021 Nov 08, 2021

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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 James Duckworth Davis Cup omission was part of this weeks show, along with special guest, 16 year old Roisin Gilheany playing on the ITF Junior tour and Shane Liyanage from Data Driven Sports Analytics, part of Team Sabalenka at the WTA Finals.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 1st November, 2021 Nov 01, 2021

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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 explaining her story of trying to make it in professional tennis and Mark Borthwick from Tennis Rehab joined the show for a chat.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday 25th October, 2021 Oct 25, 2021

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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 joined the show to talk about the Australian Open

Also joining the show, former world no. 35 Brod Dyke.

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