The First Serve Live Radio Show will return weekly on the radio for a 17th straight year on Monday, January 27 at 8pm AEDT on the Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) and in the lead-up, you can consume two weeks of live radio commentary at the Australian Open.
SEN is excited to announce its most comprehensive broadcast coverage yet of the 2025 Australian Open, bringing every serve, rally, and match-defining moment to you, the tennis fan, across Australia and beyond.
Broadcasting live from the heart of Melbourne Park, SEN’s coverage will originate from its commentary bunker at Rod Laver Arena, offering listeners unmatched access and insights into the tournament.
The action kicks off on Sunday, 12 January, with a special preview show from 10am AEDT, followed by live match coverage from 11am. SEN will then be on-air for every night session from 7pm, all of which can be heard live on the SEN App worldwide.
For tennis enthusiasts nationwide, the first week will also feature afternoon session commentary from 3pm to 5pm AEDT right across the SEN radio network.
Click here to watch live tennis on Stan Sport.
As the tournament heats up, SEN will provide full live commentary of every men’s and women’s semi-final and final, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the biggest matches.
Fans attending Melbourne Park can experience the action in real-time via SEN Stadium, while those watching at home can use SEN Sync to perfectly align the commentary with their TV broadcast. Meanwhile, the AO Radio team on the SEN App will deliver all-day coverage throughout the event.
SEN’s coverage will feature a world-class commentary team led by host of The First Serve, Brett Phillips, joined by Mark Woodforde, Candy Reid, Courtney Walsh, Marc Sophoulis, Beti Sekulovski, Louise Pleming and Jordan Kounelis, along with a selection of the world’s leading tennis commentators who will join throughout the tournament.
SEN CEO Craig Hutchison said SEN is thrilled to be an official broadcast partner of the Grand Slam of the Asia-Pacific region.
"The Australian Open is one of the most iconic events on the sporting calendar, and we are thrilled to once again provide unrivalled coverage for tennis fans everywhere," he said.
"From live commentary at Melbourne Park broadcast to our on-air and digital platforms, SEN is committed to bringing every thrilling moment of the tournament to life. This is a special opportunity for our listeners to be immersed in the energy and excitement of the Australian Open, wherever they may be."
The Australian Open will run from January 12 to 26 at Melbourne Park.
*SEN radio network: SEN 1116am Melbourne, SEN 1170am Sydney, SENQ 693am Brisbane, SEN Gold Coast 620am, SEN SA 1629am, SEN Tassie 1629am, SEN Top End 1611am, SEN Mt Gambier 1629am, SEN Geelong, SEN Bendigo, SEN Ballarat, SEN Shepparton, SEN Gippsland, SEN 657am in Perth, SEN Spirit 621am in Bunbury, SENSpirit 1494am in WA's South West, SEN Peel in Mandurah, and SEN Goldfields 1611am in Kalgoorlie and across WA in the Pilbara, Mid-West and Great Southern Regions, and SEN Fanatic on the SEN App.
Tennis Direct Australia is more than just a store - Australia’s #1 online tennis
retailer, bringing you world-class brands, unbeatable value, and exceptional
customer service to support your love for the game.
�� Shop now at www.tennisdirect.com.au with a 15% storewide discount
code: SERVE15, Valid until 31/12/2025 excludes clearance items, machines,
court equipment and gift cards.
Comments