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Rock n Roll Tennis
by Podium Media
Join Keith Fraser and former British number 1 and Davis Cup Captain John Lloyd on the exciting new tennis podcast, Rock n' Roll Tennis. Tennis, but not only tennis. as this show looks at interesting and fun topics in the sport as well as guests from the tennis & sporting world, politics, business & showbiz. Rock n' Roll Tennis is your new home for your tennis fix. Be sure to Subscribe!
Episodes
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Inclusion, Integration & Alcaraz’s New Beginning
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…
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Tennis Immortality: Federer, Roger Taylor & the Cost of Greatness
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...
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Tennis’ Soul, Boxing’s Swagger, & One Hell of a Comeback — Adam Smith
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…
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Marcus Buckland keeps the John Lloyd Hot-seat Warm
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...
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From Paris Glory to Turin Drama: Rock n Roll Tennis Rolls On
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...
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The Comeback Continues!!
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.
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The Comeback Is On!!
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...
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Smashing the Status Quo: The PTPA Speaks Out
🎾 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…
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Pat Cash fills the Hot Seat
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…
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Short but Sweet - US Open Summary
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....
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Jordan Thompson Steps in
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…
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Short & Sweet US Open Preview, plus Sinner......
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
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The Comeback.
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,...
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Marshall Happer - Pioneer of the Game
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...
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Joel Drucker - Author and Legendary Tennis Historian
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...
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Another Former World Number 1 - Jamie Murray
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...
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Legendary Australian & former World Number 1 - Pat Rafter
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…
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THE voice of tennis - Cliff Drysdale
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....
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Tennis' Chris Eubanks & Boxing Legend Chris Eubank - Together
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 &...
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Paul Annacone - The Real Super-coach
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…
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Coco Vandeweghe - From retirement to the show!!
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…
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Rolex Paris Masters debrief plus brief chat with Novak Djokovic & Daniel Altmaier
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...
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Mr Tennis Australia - Craig Tiley
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...
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Lars Graff Talks US Open & the Return of Beijing
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...
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Brief US Open Preview with Marcus Willis
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...
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The Encyclopedia of Tennis - Richard Evans
This week - another legend. Tennis journalist extraordinaire Richard Evans. Few people are more respected in the world of tennis journalism than Richard. Author of 23 books, and still hard at it. This is a man who speaks with experience and authority. Another fascinating episode. Share, subscribe...
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Radio 1 Legend - Mike Read!
This week - another legend. The famous former Radio 1 DJ MIke Reaad. But not just a DJ, a multi-talented musian, author of 50 books, TV presenter, oh, and half decent tennis player. Listen to MIke talk about his enormous array of talents, TV, radio, song writing and playing tennis with the stars....
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Rachel Stuhlmann - The World's Number 1 Tennis Influencer!
We are back with a bang! Fomer world number ones in the game have been guests in the past, but this week, we have the World's number 1 tennis influencer Rachel Stuhlmann. Former top college player turned model, presenter, host, commentator and yes, leading ther world as a tennis influencer. Hear...
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The brief & Up-front Wimbledon Review
A brief reminder that we are here, and ready to rumble when John is back in the hot seat. Wimbledon 2023, Keith touches on the main talking points. Alcaraz, Djokovic, Eubanks, Svitolina, Jabeur. Keith touches on age-old arguments such the as GOAT, equal pay for the women, and looking forward to…
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Wimbledon 2023 - Half Way Through
A brief recap of the first week at the AELTC starting at the annual Pre-Wimbledon Event at Parsons Green Tennis Club. Talking to fans, rating Wimbledon as a Grand Slam, The Brits, the player of the tournament so far and more. Subscribe, review & share. New series on its way!!!
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Further Roland Garros Musings
So no pod for 5 months, and now two in 48 hours! Check this out for a quick summing up of the first week, a brief rant, predictions for the remainder of Roland Garros, and chats with two legendary journalists. All alongside our new sponsor - Golden Age of Tennis, with no help from Cristiano…
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Roland Garros - Through the Eyes of the Fans
We are Back!! Yes, we really are, with our new Partner........Golden Age Of Tennis. For the returm, Keith is at Roland Garros chatting with fans, and trying to decide, who are the best fans in Grand Slam Tennis!! Yes, that old chestnut, but where better than to speak to the patriotic French on…
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Christmas Special - 2022 Review & 2023 Preview
The 2022 Christmas special takes a look back at the highs and lows of 2022, and takes a look forward at the potential highs and lows of 2023. John gives his thoughts on Boris Becker, Novak, Rafa, Roger and of course the FIFA World Cup. A great episode full of the infamous John Lloyd wisdom....
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Sir Cliff Richard - A British Institution
Another show - another fanatastic guest. One of the biggest selling artists of all time. Third in the UK, after only The Beatles and Elvis Presley - Sit Cliff Richard OBE joins us this week. Cliff talks about his career, his longevity in the music business and of course his love of tennis. What a...
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Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith - Tennis & Rock n Roll
Another great guest. Heavy metal/ rock guitarist Adrian Smith of Legendary band Iron Maiden joins us this week. Adrian talks about his love of the game while he's on the road, the pressures of playing tennis compared to performing on stage, and lots of great stories of his time as guitarist for…
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Dear John - The John Lloyd Autobiography - John himself tells all.
Co-host, John Lloyd releases his autobiography, the uniquely titled, and fabulous book - Dear John. Listen to John talk about the inspirations behind the book, his tennis career, his love life, his marriage to Chris Evert, his doubles success, his admiration for John McEnroe, his friendship with...
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Former Wimbledon Champion - Richard Krajicek
Another episode, and another fabulous guest. None other than former Wimbldeon Men's Singles Champion, Richard Krajicek, and now tournament director in Rotterdam. Richard talks about his successful career, his toughest opponents, his role as Rotterdam tournament director and of course, lots more....
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Tracy Austin - former World No. 1 & Youngest ever US Open winner
Another episode, and another fantastic guest. The youngest ever US Open Champion, three time Grand Slam Champion. elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, top commentator and pundit. Tracy Austin. Tracy, talks about her career, turning pro as a young teen, her TV career and more... The...
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Rob Curling - Sports Presenter Par Extraordinaire.....& Prankster too!
This week's guest, the respected sports presenter Rob Curling. Rob talks about his involvement in a number of different sports and his love of tennis of course. He also talks about his time as a prankster in the classic show - Beadle's About and more... Another fabulous guest and great episode....
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US Open - The No Nonsense Preview
The US Open 2022 is here! The most open in both the men's and women's, possibly ever. The end of Serena - Is she so deserving of the plaudits? What about now there's no Novak? Who takes the mens? Rafa? Medvedev, Alcaraz, Fritz, ??? Who? And who takes the womens?? Swiatek, Kontaveit, Raducanu,...
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Former Wimbledon Finalist & Tennis Professor - Chris Lewis
The second week in a row with a guest from New Zealand. This week, 1983 Wimbledon Finalist Chris Lewis. Chris talks about his run to the final before losing to John McEnroe, and how in his anayltical world of coaching that he employs in his academy, he would coach the players of today. A really...
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Olympic Medallist & Charitable Champion - Marcus Daniell
This week we welcome Marcus Daniell, Olympic medallist in Tokyo, and the man leading the way for sports stars to use their position to help others. Top doubles player Marcus, discusses his pride at winning an Olympic medal for his country New Zealand, how he divides his time on the tour…
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The Greatest Showman - Mansour Bahrami
Forget P.T. Barnum. At least in the tennis world noone entertains a crowd better than this week's special guest, the inimitable Mansour Bahrami. Mansour takes us back to his childhood, where the sport he loved so much was banned at the time of the Islamic Revolution. Mansour talks about how on no...
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Culture Club's Roy Hay. Music, tennis and more
The heartbeat of iconic 80s band Culture Club Roy Hay joins us this week. Roy talks about the rise of one of history's most iconic pop bands, how he got to form the band with legendary singer and frontman Boy George, his love of tennis, football and a ton more. A truly great great guest. Be sure…
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Kyrgios shouldn't have played the final.......& other Wimbledon Musings
John Lloyd is on his way back to the USA, so Keith's on his own this week, having a good old rant and rave about Wimbledon 2022. Nick Kyrgios - should he have played the final? Did Cameron Norrie play above his level? Is Wimbledon just a wonderful exhibition? How can a Russian win the ladies…
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Brief Wimbledon preview &........Coming soon
Wimbledon is about to start, but is it the Wimbledon we know of? Is it an exhibition? Who's in contention? Who's not? And what to look forward to in the upcoming episodes. Subscribe, review and share
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The Legendary Singer - Seal
We are finally back, and what better time to be back in time for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebration with music legend Seal. Seal talks about his love of tennis, his demand of aspiring musicians to play the game, his own insecurites, and loads more. What an episode to return. Share…
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Tommy Paul, David Ferrer, Marcos Baghdatis, Nicolas Almagro etc join us!
It's been a while, but this week we visit World Team Tennis at Indian Wells and Champions Tour from Royal Albert Hall in London about the alternative tennis events. Tommy Paul, David Ferrer, Marcos Baghdatis, Nicolas Almagro and others join us and tell about their experiences playing the...
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US Open Musings
Raducanu, Fernandez, Djokovic, Next Generation of stars, Injury breaks, Toilet breaks, Calendar Slam, and more. No Serena, Rafa or Roger, yet the US Open 2021 was one of the best ever. So many talking points ad BBC's John Lloyd gives his honest take as always on what was an amazing tournament....
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Two Time Wimbledon Final & Legendary Umpire - Lars Graff
This week, two time Wimbledon final and legendary umpire Lars Graff joins the show. Swedish Tennis Hall of Famer Lars, talks about his decades long career at the top of the game, the amazing tennis matches he's been part of such as Federer v Roddick, Nadal v Coria and more. Lars talks about the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Keith Fraser and former British number 1 and Davis Cup Captain John Lloyd on the exciting new tennis podcast, Rock n' Roll Tennis. Tennis, but not only tennis. as this show looks at interesting and fun topics in the sport as well as guests from the tennis & sporting world, politics, business & showbiz. Rock n' Roll Tennis is your new home for your tennis fix. Be sure to Subscribe!
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Join Keith Fraser and former British number 1 and Davis Cup Captain John Lloyd on the exciting new tennis podcast, Rock n' Roll Tennis. Tennis, but not only tennis. as this show looks at interesting and fun topics in the sport as well as guests from the tennis & sporting world, politics, business &...
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