Rock n Roll Tennis

Wimbledon has now finished, and Keith gives his slightly off tangent summary of events. Who's the Goat now? Is it Djokovic?   Is it time to ditch the grass? Did Raducanu get emotional?  Is the women's game more exciting than the men's? Is it the end of the road for Federer and Murray? A slightly different take on The Championships. Subscribe, share and review!

This week’s Rock n Roll Tennis with special guest - former British Davis Cup Captain & the father of UK indoor tennis & health clubs - David Lloyd.   David Lloyd - Former professional player, Wimbledon Junior Singles & Doubles Champion, Davis Cup Captain, and now known all over as the founder of  David Lloyd Leisure.   David chats about growing up with his brother John, his pro career, his relatio...

The end of 2021 Roland Garros, with so many talking points. Novak Djokovic's 19th Grand Slam title. Is he is pole position to become the official GOAT? Is it the end of the Nadal era on clay? What about the shenanigans surrounding Osaka and even Federer? What about the new ladies champ Barbora Krejčíková? We now turn to you for what you want to hear, and who you want as guest. Subscribe, share and...

The BBC Wimbledon coverage has now become synonymous with its classy presenters, and this week, the BBC's diamond, Clare Balding. Clare talks about her love of sport, tennis, horse racing rugby and of course her new book 'Fall Off, Get Back, Keep Going'. A motivational, self help book for children. Clare discusses her admiration for Roger Federer, Serena Williams, the kindness extended to her by J...

The story of Wimbledon 2016 is synonymous with that of Marcus Willis. Coming through qualifiers to play Roger Federer on the Centre Court in the second round. A spot on John's San Diego Aviators team followed, and the future looked bright.  Until now. Marcus tells us the story of how he's had to quit tennis, after looking like he was finally breaking through.  Another fab episode. Hit subscribe, l...

It's been a while. We've missed you, and hope you missed us. The most exciting part of the tennis season is upon us, and the most exciting tennis podcast is coming back. Host Keith Fraser gives a brief summary of what's to come with your favourite tennis show. Do subscribe, share and review.

Mikael Pernfors, former world number 10 & French Open finalist joins us this week. Mikael, was and is, a cool Swede, who beat all the greats. Agassi, Becker, Sampras, you name it. On this episode he talks about his rapid rise from NCAA College champion to top pro, his defeat to Connors at Wimbledon, after being up 6-1, 6-1, 4-1, his experience being the opponent when McEnroe was defaulted at the A...

We're back! Vijay Amritraj. Arguably India's greatest ever male tennis player, joins us this week. The best guest yet, with a man who was a top player, an actor in a James Bond movie, Star Trek, a talk show host a United Nations peace ambassador and more!  A great episode.  Possibly the best yet! Do subscribe, share and review. PS. Apologies for the no show last week!!  

Magnus Norman joins us in this episode. Former World number 2, Roland Garros finalist, and top coach guiding Robin Soderling to two French Open finals, and Stan Wawrinka to Three Grand Slam titles. Magnus talks openly about how sad he was to retire early, what his and Stan's original aims were, the pep talk before the US Open Final and more. A truly great episode.. Subscribe, Share and Review

Neil Harman, former Times' tennis journalist joins us this week. Neil is also an award winning author having written an official biography of David Beckham. He also also assisted Andy Murray in the publication of his biography Andy Murray: Seventy-Seven: My Road to Wimbledon Glory . Does he miss the game he covered so well?  Is he still bitter at his treatment by Wimbledon after writing their annu...

One of the the BBC's top commentators Andrew Cotter joins us for the first show of the year. The voice of golf, tennis, rugby, athletics and even the boat race........and now his worldwide phenomenon - Olive and Mabel. His series about his two beloved Labrador dogs which have gained millions of viewers worldwide. Another great guest.   Do subscribe, share and review.  

Christmas is here, so we've invited a few of our past guests for some lighthearted chat, a quiz and some Christmas cracker jokes. Join former Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash, multiple Grand Slam doubles champ, Peter Fleming, and former world number 4, Todd Martin for this special seasonal episode. Do subscribe, share and review.  Lots of great guests to come in 2021

THE BBC Sport's Personality - Sue Barker. The darling of our TV screens. and loved by everybody. Wimbledon, A Question of Sport and more, Sue Barker is the best. Oh, and let's not forget she was number 3 in the world and 1976 French Open/ Roland Garros Champion. An amazing career, an amazing lady, and an amazing guest. This is a great episode and one not to be missed. Do subscribe, share and revie...

One of Britain's greatest ever tennis players, Tim Henman joins us this week. Six time Grand Slam semi finalist, including four Wimbledon semi finals.  One of THE great volleyers in the history of the game! Tim talks openly about his disappointment at not winning Wimbledon, on his comments that Roger Federer is only an OK volleyer, the elitism of the Wimbledon Championships, and a lot more.  A tru...

Amazon Prime Video has taken over the rights from Sky Sports to broadcast tennis in the UK, and the face of tennis broadcasting has gone with. Marcus Buckland joins us this week to tell us about his take on the new tennis coverage, his own broadcasting career with BBC, Sky and now Prime Video, his favourite players to talk to and more. A relaxed chat with the face of UK tennis. Remember to subscri...

Justin Gimelstob joins us this week.  This is the man who was tipped to run the ATP a few years back.  A man who is best equipped to enhance the game for the better. Bright, multi-talented, and hugely passionate about the game, how it's run, and the treatment of its players. For the first time in a long while, Justin finally speaks, and when he talks, you have to listen! Do subscribe, share, and r...

Robin Soderling, one of only two men to have beaten Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. Former World Number 4, yet a career cut short at 26 years old! Robin talks about his struggles with illness and anxiety, dealing with the pressure from a young age, his success on the court, retiring early and now tennis entrepreneur providing a range of high-end tennis equipment. A great guest and a great episode....

Former British number 1, Breakfast TV presenter, LBC Radio host, top tennis pundit and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant - Andrew Castle joins us this week. Andrew talks about his years as a tennis player, a pundit turned broadcaster covering 17 Wimbledon finals, as well as his take on the current state of the game, and his time on the popular BBC celebrity ballroom dancing show. Another gre...

One of the most popular players in recent years, Cyprus' hero, Marcos Baghdatis joins us this week. Marcos talks about getting close to beating Roger Federer in the Australian Open Final, carrying the Cypriot flag at the London Olympics, leaving home at 14 to train at the Patrick Mouratoglou Academy and more. Another great episode! Do Subscribe, share and review.

Rafael Nadal has now equalled Roger Federer's Grand Slam record.  The argument continues - Who is the Greatest of All Time - The #GOAT? Who better to put his point across than the man who knows Federer perhaps better than anyone. The man known for his book: Roger Federer: Phenomenon, Enthusiast, Philanthropist. Is Federer really happy Nadal has equalled his Slam record?  Does he like Djokovic?  Wh...

Canada perhaps more than any other country is boasting the cream to the Next Gen stars. Denis Shapovalov, Felix Auger-Aliasimme, Bianca Andreescu, not to mention current crop including former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic. Why are their young guns so good. Head of the Junior Department at Tennis Canada, and former coach to Shahar Peer, joins Keith to chat about his and Canada's success. A truly...

Check out the Roland Garros preview.  Will Nadal equal Federer's 20 Grand Slams, or will the unusual conditions one too much for him?  Will Djokovic bounce back after his disqualification at the US Open?  What about Thiem?  Can he win another? All this and more in the latest edition of the number 1 tennis podcast.   Do subscribe, share and review.

With the US Open over, we now head to Roland Garros with the man responsible for making it happen. How will it cope with having Roland Garros in September? Will they budge on Serena Williams' demands? How will it work with fans being allowed in? What guarantees are there for player safety? What size of entourage will players be allowed? Hear the answers to all these questions and more, as we head...

Andy Murray's long-term coach, Jamie Delgado, discusses his experience in the US Open bubble, the positives taken from Murray's performance in New York, and the expectations going forward. The disqualification of Novak Djokovic is also discussed, with Djokovic's former long term manager Allon Khakshouri. Another great episode. Do Subscribe, share, and review.

The US Open is finally upon us, albeit without fans, nor qualifying.  Should it be called the US Closed?!  Or with no fans, will it be the most open ever? Keith & John, look at the 'second' Grand Slam of the year, the new dynamics, and look into the crystal ball as to how it might pan out. Another great episode from the 'tennis man' and the 'tennis fan'. Remember to subscribe, share and review