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The First Serve SEN, Monday August 9th, 2021 Aug 09, 2021

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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 make his comeback from hip surgery.

Director and Producer Kieran Carroll also joined BP to talk about his new play NEWK, the John Newcombe Story

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The First Serve SEN, Monday July 19th, 2021 Jul 19, 2021

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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 joined the show to talk about the Olympics.

Australia's Men's Olympic tennis team captain Jaymon Crabb joined the show direct from Tokyo to preview the Olympic Games and give us an insight into what the vibe is like on the grounds in Tokyo.

After earning a call up to the Olympic team and claiming his second ATP Challenger title on the weekend, Max Purcell's coach Nathan Healey joined the show to talk about Max's progress and his bullish predictions for Max's future.

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Full Radio call of Ash Barty Wimbledon victory Jul 14, 2021

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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 Jul 12, 2021

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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 Molik joined the show to weigh in on Ash’s title.

Craig Tyzzer, the coach of Ash Barty also joined the show to talk about the title and provide his take on how it all unfolded.

Paul McNamee, the coach of doubles champion Su Wei Hsieh also joined the show.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday July 5th, 2021 Jul 05, 2021

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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.

Sam Groth joined the show to talk about the Australians and how they performed at SW19.

Louise Plemming also joined the show to preview Ash Barty and Ajla Tomljanovic's fourth round matchups.

The First Serve's Roddy Reynolds also chat down to catch up with Priscilla Hon as she returned to Australia after competing at Wimbledon.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday June 28th, 2021 Jun 28, 2021

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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 special Wimbledon edition of the show.

We also hear from Marc Polmans on the eve of his Wimbledon main draw debut, and Paul Vassallo, the director of talent at Tennis Australia on the 2021 teams championships on the Gold Coast.

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Interview with Marc Polmans Jun 27, 2021

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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 Jun 21, 2021

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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 tour.

Award winning tennis journalist Linda Pearce joined the show to talk about her favourite Wimbledon memories.

Brett and Jedd also took calls from listeners to talk about their most memorable experiences attending The Championships.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday June 14th, 2021 Jun 14, 2021

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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 of tennis, discussing all the takeaways from the second grand slam of 2021.

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The First Serve SEN, Monday June 7th, 2021 Jun 07, 2021

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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 Roland Garros to talk about the atmosphere at the tournament, as well as Dylan Alcott's title.

Renowned tennis commentator Nick Lester joins the show to provide his views on The French Open.

Data analyst Shane Liyanage joined the show to talk about his relationship with Ons Jabeur.

The First Serve's Jedd Zetzer also joined the show to provide an update on the Australian players in action around the globe.

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