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'COMPLETELY DIFFERENT': FORMER SLAM WINNERS DISAGREE ON HOT TOPIC
Firmly pitted in the centre of controversy, Iga Świątek has defended her innocence after Simona Halep's "injustice" take. Świątek, a...

Christian Montegan
Dec 14, 2024


'NO BETTER FEELING': EIGHT AUSSIES RECEIVE 2025 AO WILDCARDS
Tennis Australia has awarded eight main draw wildcards to Australians for the first Grand Slam of 2025. Ajla Tomljanović, Daria Saville,...

Christian Montegan
Dec 13, 2024


HEWITT ONE OF 18 CAPTAINS TO LEAD AT THE UNITED CUP
Two-time Davis Cup winner Lleyton Hewitt has been confirmed as Australia's captain for the 2025 United Cup, with 17 other captains named....

Christian Montegan
Dec 13, 2024


PLAY USA TENNIS PATHWAYS JOINS FORCES WITH THE FIRST SERVE
The First Serve is pleased to announce a formal partnership with Play USA Tennis Pathways for 2025. Play USA Tennis Pathways is a college...

The First Serve
Dec 13, 2024


BUNYIP TENNIS CLUB INVITES YOU TO PLAY AND WIN IN 2025
Bunyip Tennis Club in Victoria, is once again playing host to the Ace Classic in January 2025. The tournament was developed solely to put...

The First Serve
Dec 12, 2024


TWO AUSSIES CONFIRMED FOR ADELAIDE; HOBART, NZ LISTS REVEALED
Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis and Jordan Thompson have been named in the official entry list for the ATP 250 event in Adelaide next...

Christian Montegan
Dec 12, 2024


KYRGIOS BRANDS CAHILL AWARD 'A JOKE' AMID SINNER CONTROVERSY
Nick Kyrgios has aimed another dig concerning the Jannik Sinner doping controversy, this time placing Australian coach Darren Cahill in...

Christian Montegan
Dec 11, 2024


ITF CONFIRMS 12-MONTH DELAY IN FINANCIAL BENEFITS FOR 2025 SEASON
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced a 12-month delay regarding an increase in prize money for players competing in...

Christian Montegan
Dec 11, 2024


'A SHAME': IS TENNIS TOO BIASED TOWARDS EUROPE?
When Australia was knocked out of the Davis Cup last month, the Australian side suggested there was a home-ground advantage. Despite...

Dale Roberts
Dec 10, 2024


'IT DRIVES ME TO BE BETTER': CRUZ UNFAZED BY EXPECTATIONS
Standing alongside his father at the 2024 Newcombe Awards, Cruz Hewitt understands the weight of expectation and is taking it in his...

Christian Montegan
Dec 10, 2024


DE MINAUR AND EBDEN SHARE 2024 NEWCOMBE MEDAL HONOUR
World No.9 Alex de Minaur and Olympic gold medalist Matthew Ebden have been named joint winners of the 2024 Newcombe Medal to round out...

Christian Montegan
Dec 10, 2024


SPORTSFX JOINS THE FIRST SERVE FOR 2025
The First Serve is delighted to welcome aboard SportsFX in a new partnership for 2025. SportsFX empower professional athletes with...

The First Serve
Dec 9, 2024


VEKIĆ HIRES CHAMPION COACH IN BID TO REACH NEXT LEVEL
Croatian big-hitter Donna Vekić has appointed champion coach Sascha Bajin to take her to the next level after achieving her best season....

Christian Montegan
Dec 8, 2024


CLUBS AND COACHES NOMINATED FOR UPCOMING NEWCOMBE AWARDS
The upcoming Newcombe Awards will recognise clubs and coaches for their outstanding contributions from an Australian perspective. Below...

Christian Montegan
Dec 7, 2024


AO 2025 MAIN DRAW ENTRY LIST REVEALED: 11 AUSSIES CONFIRMED
The 2025 Australian Open singles main draw entry list includes 11 Aussies, who will ensure a first-round berth at next month's Grand Slam...

Christian Montegan
Dec 7, 2024


PARTNER: GLG GREENLIFE GROUP ON BOARD AGAIN FOR OUR LIVE RADIO SHOW IN 2025.
The First Serve is pleased to announce that GLG GreenLife Group has committed once again to being the naming rights partner of our Live...

The First Serve
Dec 6, 2024


GRADING EVERY TOP-100 AUSSIE MALE'S 2024 SEASON
The 2024 ATP season concluded only days ago, and it was a memorable one for our Aussie players. Nine players representing Australia...

Michael Ponticello
Dec 4, 2024


'EXCITED' DJOKOVIC HEADLINES STRONG BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL FIELD
Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title at the Brisbane International for the first time since the tournament's...

Christian Montegan
Dec 4, 2024


'A TRUE GEM': REMEMBERING AUSTRALIAN LEGEND NEALE FRASER
Australian icon Neale Fraser has tragically passed away aged 91, leaving the tennis world in mourning. The former world No.1 excelled at...

Christian Montegan
Dec 3, 2024


AUSSIE OSBORNE SCRAPS RETIREMENT PLANS; OPTIMISTIC FOR 2025
Australian doubles specialist Alexandra Osborne feels confident that 2025 will be the year she vaults into the top 200 mere weeks after...

Roddy Reynolds
Dec 3, 2024
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