The First Serve

Miami Open Tourament Director James Blake joined Brett Phillips for a chat.

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Brett Phillips once again is in Miami, as the Miami Open wraps up for another year, with Tournament Director James Blake a special guest, Daria Kasatkina is on the agenda, Tennis Victoria Premier League with Chanchai Sookton Eng, UTR/PTT preview with Tim Connolly at Hume Tennis and Community Centre and Lachlan Puyol is back with our college segment with the latest Aussie results.

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The Push, our dedicated wheelchair tennis podcast is back for epside two for2025 with hosts Tim Connolly - Manager of Hume Tennis and Community Centre and Home of the Melbourne and Victorian Wheelchair Open and quad pro Heath Davidson OAM. Special guest for this episode is Dana Mathewson, the first American to win a grand slam title in wheelchair tennis, who retired in 2024. A great listen.

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Beti Sekulovski and Michael Logarzo are back for episode two for 2025, unpacking the junior tennis landscape in Australia. In this episode they discuss the very important role of the parent, fielding questions from parents themselves and lean on the expertise of psychologist Hamish McMaster.

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The Junior Journey is back monthly for 2025 with Beti Sekulovski and Michael Logarzo, unpacking the junior tennis landscape in Australia. The two coaches kick off a new year posing the question what is more important in junior tennis - results or development? - Sit back and tune in.

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Tune into Aussie Adam Walton, the beneficiary of being a lucky loser, who is now through to the 4th round of the Miami Open after defeat Coleman Wong (WC) of Hong Kong 7-6, 4-6, 6-4. To now play American Taylor Fritz (3) for a place in the QF's.

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Alex de Minaur (10) wears down rising Brazilian star Joao Fonseca to reach the 4th round of the Miami Open 5-7, 7-5, 6-3. Now sets up a date with Italian Matteo Berrettini.

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Host Lachlan Puyol is back with his weekly college segment on The First Serve 'Live' for 2025 catching up with Aussie duo Matt Harper at Virginia Tech and Josh Cooper at East Central Community College

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Aussie Scott Windus is the Development Manager of Laykold, the official court surface supplier of the US Open, also in Miami and this year for the first time acquiring Indian Wells. A fascinating indepth chat.

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Head of Game Analysis at Tennis Austalia, Simon Rea joins Brett Phillips in Miami to talk about his role.

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