Rock n Roll Tennis

Apologies, folks — this one was meant to land just before Christmas, but with the festive madness and schedules colliding we’re a few days behind… better late than never! This week we’re back with a bang, diving into some big talking points shaping the sport — past, present and future. We kick off with the discussion around indoor tennis in Florida — why is it so rare, could it change development...

This week on Rock n Roll Tennis , Keith and John dive into the state of modern tennis , mixing sharp opinion with deep respect for the game’s legends. We kick off by debating the late start of the Next Gen Finals — asking whether tennis is losing touch with players, fans, and broadcast common sense in the pursuit of entertainment. The conversation then turns to Roger Taylor , revisiting his remark...

Adam Smith , the former Head of Boxing at Sky Sports and now a key face and voice at DAZN and Talk Sport. In a powerful, open and entertaining conversation, Adam reflects on his extraordinary  comeback after a life-threatening battle with bladder cancer , describing the resilience it took, the mindset shift, and how support from world-class fighters helped fuel his recovery. We get into the h...

This week, Keith is joined by the brilliant Marcus Buckland , who steps in for John Lloyd and brings his trademark wit, charm, and deep sporting knowledge to the show. Marcus talks us through his new book , The Man Who Saved Wimbledon , written with British tennis legend Roger Taylor — a fascinating look at Taylor’s remarkable career, impact on British tennis, and extraordinary legacy on the globa...

A packed episode this week as Jannik Sinner wins the Rolex Paris Masters and returns to World No.1 in style! Keith and John break down his rise, what it means heading into the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, and how the chasing pack stacks up. We also dive into the great “what if” careers — the most talented players whose potential was stalled by injury, from Del Potro and Rafa’s recurring battles to o...

John Lloyd and Keith Fraser continue their banter and chat as they look at the big tennis talking points. It was a while to wait but John and Keith continue their comeback. The chemistry continues. Like, Subscribe, Share and Review.

After a long hiatus, John and Keith are back........finally! Relaxed chat, laughs, as Keith and John talk about the 2025 year in tennis. Has it been a good or bad year? Is it the end for Novak Djokovic? Can anyone challenge Sinner or Alcaraz? If so, who?? Is padel & pickleball a threat to the future of tennis? All these and more as the boys chat as always like mates. Subscribe, Like and Share.

🎾  We’re back!  After a break,  Rock n Roll Tennis  returns with a bang—and we’re diving straight into the biggest off-court battle rocking the tennis world. In this explosive comeback episode, we speak to the  Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA)  — the independent organization co-founded by  Novak Djokovic  and  Vasek Pospisil  to repr...

Former Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash fills the hot seat this week ahead of John Lloyd' long awaited return next week. Straight talking, no nonsense, Pat, talks about the main talking points in the game today, Padel & Pickleball, Drugs in the game,  Boxing, and he also talks rock and music with fellow rocker Keith Fraser. A great episode to whet the appetite for John's comeback.   Subscribe, share an...

Keith continues to keep the hotseat warm in advance of John's return. Of course, what else to talk about other than the US Open? The final Slam of the year. Keith gives his take on Sinner, Fritz, Tiafoe, Sabalenka, Pegula and more. A brief overview of one of the big four in the tennis calendar. Subscribe, review and share.  A new series awaits    

Whilst John is in NYC, World Cruiserweight Boxing Challenger and former top junior Jordan Thompson steps in this week to discuss the first week of the US Open, his boxing career, and all things tennis. The hot seat is being kept warm for John's return coming in the next few weeks, but Jordan gives his informed insight of the last slam of the year. Jordan also gives his prediuction for the forthcom...

Keith gives his brief look at the 2024 US Open, Sinner's failed drug test, people to watch out for etc etc. It's short, it's sweet, but bridges the gap til a new series of shows come in September. Subscribe, share & reeview  

Rock n Roll Tennis is finally back. It's been too long, and John's in The Hamptons so Lars Graff steps in for him. Lars & Keith talk Olympics, ATP's role of protecting players and officials from you guessed it - the sun's rays,  China Open, the Premiership football, US Open, Cincinnati and well, anything really. Two mates having a good old chat about tennis......mostly. We have loads of great gues...

Marshall Happer is this week's guest. Marshall knows the battles tennis faces better than most. In 1981, he was selected as the first—and, as it would turn out, only—Administrator for the Men’s Tennis Council (MTC). On December 31, 1989, the MTC ceased operations, marking the end of unified governance for professional men’s tennis, and the beginning of the ATP “as a pure player association.” He wa...

Author of the renownmed book "Jimmy Connors Saved My Life" and known tennis historian and pundit Joel Drucker is this week's guest. In August 2016, he was named a historian-at-large by the International Tennis Hall of Fame.  Drucker’s tennis work spans the worlds of professional and recreational tennis – history, news, player profiles, psychology, instruction, travel, humour and participatory expe...

Another week - another fabulus guest. Former world number 1 in doubles Jamie Murray. Jamie talks about his rise from junior to senior mainstay. His relationship with his brother Andy murray growing up, the sibling rivalry, the closeness and how he thinks doubles can be given more attention. Plus his love of Manchester United and loads more. The guests keep coming, so subscribe, share and review. N...

Another week, and another legendary guest, this time two-time US Open Champion, two time Wimbledon finalist and former World Number 1 - Australia's Pat Rafter. Pat finally joins us talking about his career from Juniors all the way to world number 1.  Recognised as one of the most likeable players on tour, the attack minded serve n volleyer played in the last Wimbledon final where serve n volleyers...

A real legend of the sport for a number of reasons. Top player, legenendary commentator and pundit for ESPN (often dubbed "the voice of tennis") and the man who some say invented the two-handed backhand, Cliff Drysdale is this week's guest. Also a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Another great episiode. Subscribe, share and review.  

For the first time Tennis' breakthrough player of 2023 and Wimbledon Quarter Finalist joins boxing legend and fomer Champion Chris Eubank. Having never previously met, Chris Eubank Senior (the boxer) gives Eubanks his advice on how to become a champion. A real coup for the show.  One great name & two great guys. Listen to Eubanks & Eubank on this week's show. Subscribe, share and review.

Arguably the greatest coach ever joins Keith and John on the show. Paul Annacone has coached the GOATs Sampras, Federer, and yes even Tim Henman, who is one of the great serve and volleyers. Paul, a former world number 12 and Grand Slam Doubles champion, is one of the most interesting guest we have welcolmed. He shares stories about his time with Sampras, and Federer, their work ethic, their talen...

We are back.........again! This week we welcome the lovely Coco Vandeweghe. Coco announed her retirement from the game at the US Open with a special ceremony in her honour.  Any deservedly so. Former World number 9, Australian Open and US Open semi-finalist, two-time Wimbledon quarter finalist, , US Open ladies doubles winner, and two time Mixed doubles finalist.  What a career! Coco tells us abou...

A short debrief of the last ATP 1000 tournament  - the Rolex Paris Masters and look ahead to the ATP World Tour Finals in Turin. Keith looks at the amazing week just gone with brief chats with Novak Djokovic and Daniel Altmaier. John and Keith are bnack in ful throttle from next week, so do subscribe, share and review.

This week meet the man behind much of the success of the Australian Open, CEO of Tennis Australia, Craig Tiley. In this weeks' show, Craig discusses the stresses of the last two tournaments with the player lockdown in 2021, then Novak Djokovic's eviction from the tournament and Australia. Through all of the criticism Craig has endured, he shows why the Australian Open is indeed, as Roger Federer c...

Legendary umpire and now Tournament Director of Beijing's ATP & WTA events, Lars Graff returns to the show. Lars discusses the talking points of the US Open, and the rest of the tournament as well as life in his new role as tournament director of Beijing after it's four year absence. Leading players play Beijing for the first time, such as Carlos Alcaraz, Holge Rune, Iga Swiatek, and Lars talks ab...

Marcus Willis is back, and he's back on the tour. Marcus, fresh off the court in a tournament in Czech Republic, pops in for a brief chat to tell us his news and what he thinks of the forthcoming US Open. Plus Keith's own opinionated view. Who will win the mens's? Djokovic, Alcaraz, Medvedev, or someone else. What about the women's?  Swiatek, Sabalenka, or who?? Nice to have Marcus back, and whets...