Rock n Roll Tennis

Rock n Roll Tennis

By: Podium Media

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Tennis

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

The Comeback Continues!!
Oct 26, 2025

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.

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Duration: 00:43:06
The Comeback Is On!!
Oct 19, 2025

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.

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Duration: 00:45:26
Smashing the Status Quo: The PTPA Speaks Out
Apr 22, 2025

🎾 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 represent the rights and voices of tennis players around the world.

The PTPA is challenging the status quo of tennis governance, calling out lack of transparency, unfair structures, and limited player input in major decisions. And now? They’ve taken it to the courts—literally—wit...

Duration: 00:54:47
Pat Cash fills the Hot Seat
Sep 19, 2024

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.

 

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Duration: 00:47:18
Short but Sweet - US Open Summary
Sep 10, 2024

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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Duration: 00:22:18
Jordan Thompson Steps in
Sep 02, 2024

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 forthcoming Anthony Joshua v Daniel Dubois Heavyweight titoe clash at Wembley Stadium

A healthy hors d'oeuvres for ther new series coming soon<...

Duration: 00:51:03
Short & Sweet US Open Preview, plus Sinner......
Aug 26, 2024

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.

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Duration: 00:21:33
The Comeback.
Aug 20, 2024

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 guests lined up, so hit that subscribe button - NOW.

Duration: 00:43:59
Marshall Happer - Pioneer of the Game
Feb 18, 2024

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 was, in essence, the closest thing men’s tennis has ever had to a commissioner, and likely ever will.

Marshall tells us his story.

Very few hav...

Duration: 01:10:37
Joel Drucker - Author and Legendary Tennis Historian
Feb 12, 2024

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 experiences.  On the court, he has been berated by John McEnroe, hit with a ball by Jimmy Connors and beaten left-handed by Andy Roddick.

Joe also write the romantic “Don’t Bet on It,” a portrait of his 28-year...

Duration: 01:15:00
Another Former World Number 1 - Jamie Murray
Feb 04, 2024

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.

NB. This interveiw took place before it was announced that Jamie would be the new tournament direct of the Queens Club Tournament.<...

Duration: 01:10:04
Legendary Australian & former World Number 1 - Pat Rafter
Jan 28, 2024

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 were a mainstay in men's grass court tennis against Goran Ivanisevic.

What a guest. Possibly the best show ever!!!

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Duration: 01:07:55
THE voice of tennis - Cliff Drysdale
Jan 20, 2024

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.

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Duration: 01:07:53
Tennis' Chris Eubanks & Boxing Legend Chris Eubank - Together
Jan 13, 2024

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.

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Duration: 00:58:18
Paul Annacone - The Real Super-coach
Dec 16, 2023

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 talent and stories from the practice court and lots more

A guest who has guided his charges to Wimbledon, US Open, Australian Open...

Duration: 01:09:33
Coco Vandeweghe - From retirement to the show!!
Dec 08, 2023

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 about her tennis journey, her talented sports family, her coaches, her TV work etc etc etc.

A great guest, and a great return for the show.

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Duration: 01:10:34
Rolex Paris Masters debrief plus brief chat with Novak Djokovic & Daniel Altmaier
Nov 05, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:19:49
Mr Tennis Australia - Craig Tiley
Sep 23, 2023

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 called it - the Happy Slam.

Craig even divulges his favourite Grand Slam other than his own.

A relaxed open interview with one of THE...

Duration: 00:52:30
Lars Graff Talks US Open & the Return of Beijing
Sep 09, 2023

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 about his role as tournament director and all that it consists of.

John may be away in NYC, but Lars is a stellar replacement.<...

Duration: 00:44:07
Brief US Open Preview with Marcus Willis
Aug 26, 2023

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 the appetite for the tourney, and for future episodes.

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Duration: 00:32:40
The Encyclopedia of Tennis - Richard Evans
Aug 19, 2023

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.

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Duration: 01:05:50
Radio 1 Legend - Mike Read!
Aug 11, 2023

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. There's very little Mike can't do, and do well!!

Another fascinating insight of another fabulous guest.

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Duration: 01:00:57
Rachel Stuhlmann - The World's Number 1 Tennis Influencer!
Aug 03, 2023

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 her story from a child tennis fanatic to Division 1 college player to a hugely followed social media star, and an American girl appearing regularly in the leading news outlets in the Uk, such as the Mail, The Sun and more.

Never...

Duration: 00:45:14
The brief & Up-front Wimbledon Review
Jul 21, 2023

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 the new season.

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Duration: 00:21:27
Wimbledon 2023 - Half Way Through
Jul 09, 2023

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.

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New series on its way!!!

Duration: 00:38:56
Further Roland Garros Musings
Jun 06, 2023

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 Ronaldo

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Duration: 00:29:09
Roland Garros - Through the Eyes of the Fans
Jun 04, 2023

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 who knows tennis the tops!! Is it the fans at Wimbledon, US Open, Australian Open or at the world's Premier clay court tournament?

A fun slant on the second Grand Slam in the Tennis Calendar.

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Duration: 00:27:40
Christmas Special - 2022 Review & 2023 Preview
Dec 22, 2022

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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Duration: 00:50:26
Sir Cliff Richard - A British Institution
Nov 19, 2022

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 guest, yet again.

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Duration: 01:07:12
Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith - Tennis & Rock n Roll
Nov 06, 2022

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 the iconic band.

What a guest. What a pod.

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Duration: 00:54:19
Dear John - The John Lloyd Autobiography - John himself tells all.
Oct 29, 2022

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 Donald Trump, and loads more.

This really is a fantastic episode!

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Duration: 01:01:43
Former Wimbledon Champion - Richard Krajicek
Oct 16, 2022

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.

We're on a roll now!!!

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Duration: 01:07:28
Tracy Austin - former World No. 1 & Youngest ever US Open winner
Oct 08, 2022

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 podcast release day is now Saturdays, so look forward to your weekend treat, starting this week with the great Tracy Austin.

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Duration: 01:02:08
Rob Curling - Sports Presenter Par Extraordinaire.....& Prankster too!
Sep 27, 2022

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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Duration: 01:07:49
US Open - The No Nonsense Preview
Aug 29, 2022

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, Jabeur?? or someone else

Listen to John give his take on what will be a fascinating US Open.

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Duration: 00:35:56
Former Wimbledon Finalist & Tennis Professor - Chris Lewis
Aug 23, 2022

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 great episode for proper tennis enthusiasts from a truly deep thinker of the game.

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Duration: 01:10:59
Olympic Medallist & Charitable Champion - Marcus Daniell
Aug 15, 2022

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, studying, and importantly running his initiative, High Impact Athletes, which encourages those in a privileged position, high earning and star athletes and others who give, to give effectively.

Marcus, the winner of the Arthur Ashe ATP Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2021, is an...

Duration: 00:56:55
The Greatest Showman - Mansour Bahrami
Jul 29, 2022

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 money he journeyed to France to make it as a Pro, the ups and downs, in what is a truly amazing and inspiring story.

Yet another great guest!

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Duration: 01:08:51
Culture Club's Roy Hay. Music, tennis and more
Jul 23, 2022

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 to listen!

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Duration: 01:02:18
Kyrgios shouldn't have played the final.......& other Wimbledon Musings
Jul 15, 2022

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, when Russians were banned? and lots more.

The honest and forthright Wimbledon review.

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Duration: 00:17:04
Brief Wimbledon preview &........Coming soon
Jun 27, 2022

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.

 

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Duration: 00:12:07
The Legendary Singer - Seal
Jun 02, 2022

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.

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Duration: 01:11:42
Tommy Paul, David Ferrer, Marcos Baghdatis, Nicolas Almagro etc join us!
Dec 13, 2021

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 'non-traditional' tournaments.

Great guests, and a welcome return before the arrival of the new series, which will be the best yet.

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Duration: 00:51:12
US Open Musings
Sep 14, 2021

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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Duration: 00:46:40
Two Time Wimbledon Final & Legendary Umpire - Lars Graff
Jul 21, 2021

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 most difficult players to officiate. Nick Kyrgios, John McEnroe, Greg Rusedski, and the easiest players to work with.

This episode is a great insight, and a must-listen!

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Duration: 01:08:34
Wimbledon Musings
Jul 15, 2021

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.

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Duration: 00:18:35
David Lloyd Leisure & Tennis King.
Jun 29, 2021

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 relationship with his former sister-in-law Chris Evert, and the story of how he founded the biggest Tennis & leisure club group in Europe.   A really great episode.   Do subscribe, share, & leave a review.

Duration: 01:07:27
Roland Garros Talking Points
Jun 14, 2021

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.

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Duration: 00:20:57
Clare Balding - Wimbledon's BBC Diamond
May 21, 2021

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 John McEnroe and lots more.

What a guest......What an episode.

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Duration: 00:57:17
Marcus Willis - From Wimbledon Hero to Zero!
May 14, 2021

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.

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PS. Apologies for the sound issues late on in the show!

Duration: 00:55:51
Welcome Back
May 12, 2021

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.

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Duration: 00:03:43
Mikael Pernfors - The Other Really Cool Swede
Mar 03, 2021

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 Australian Open.

He also talks about his revolutionary new tennis app EXL, that enhances player development.

We also welcome Mark Milne, the founder of...

Duration: 00:47:30
Tennis, James Bond, Star Trek, & the UN - Vijay Amritraj
Feb 17, 2021

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!

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PS. Apologies for the no show last week!!

 

Duration: 01:02:03
Magnus Norman - Super Player to Super Coach!
Feb 04, 2021

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..

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Duration: 00:48:52
Neil Harman - Legendary Tennis Journalist
Jan 25, 2021

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 annual for so many years?  his take on the modern game, and relationships with Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and more.

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Duration: 01:03:59
Andrew Cotter - Olive and Mabel .............and Tennis
Jan 11, 2021

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.  

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Duration: 01:00:26
Christmas Special - Pat Cash, Peter Fleming & Todd Martin
Dec 26, 2020

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

Duration: 00:51:58
Sue Barker - THE BBC Sport’s Personality
Dec 19, 2020

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.

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PS. Excuse the sound for the minute - Connection issues!!

Duration: 01:05:20
Tim Henman - British Tennis Legend
Dec 08, 2020

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 truly great guest, and a show not to be missed.

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Duration: 00:57:20
Amazon Prime Tennis Frontman - Marcus Buckland
Dec 01, 2020

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.

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Duration: 00:56:25
Justin Gimelstob: ATP's Missing Link
Nov 18, 2020

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!

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Duration: 01:19:54
Robin Soderling - The Business in Tennis to a Tennis Business
Nov 09, 2020

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.

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Duration: 00:44:44
LBC Radio & Strictly's finest- Andrew Castle
Oct 30, 2020

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 great listen. Possibly the best yet!

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Duration: 00:53:08
Marcos Baghdatis - Cyprus' Service With a Smile
Oct 22, 2020

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!

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Duration: 00:41:20
Who's the #GOAT now? Federer's Biographer Simon Graf.
Oct 15, 2020

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?  When will he announce his retirement? And more.

Another revealing and interesting episode.

Duration: 00:51:27
Canada's Unsung Hero
Oct 04, 2020

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 interesting insight.

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Duration: 00:39:15
Roland Garros Preview
Sep 27, 2020

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.

 

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Duration: 00:29:37
The French Open is Dead! - French Tennis Federation's President Bernard Giudicelli
Sep 14, 2020

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 into the final Grand Slam off the year.

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Duration: 00:44:46
Andy Murray's Main Man - Jamie Delgado
Sep 08, 2020

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.

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Duration: 01:08:17
US Open - Preview. How Open is it?
Aug 29, 2020

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'.

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Duration: 00:33:40
The Only Way is Essex- Amazon Prime’s Sam Smith
Aug 20, 2020

Highly regarded tennis presenter and broadcaster, and former ladies' British number 1 Sam Smith joins John and Keith this week.

The very articulate pundit Sam who's worked on the BBC, Sky, Eurosport, ITV and even Australia's Nine Network, and talks about the mens and women's tour restart, her own career as player and broadcaster, and her predictions for the upcoming US Open played behind closed doors. Another great guest.

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Duration: 01:01:14
Arsenal's Greatest Ever Captain - Tony Adams
Aug 11, 2020

This week Arsenal Football Club's Greatest ever captain Tony Adams is the guest.

Tony talks about his Arsenal career, with stories about Ian Wright, George Graham and Arsene Wenger, recovery from alcoholism, his own tennis game and of course his amazing charity, Sporting Chance which helps professional sportsmen & women with mental health matters.

An amazing guest, who is a legend on the field as well as off.

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Duration: 01:02:03
Gustavo Kuerten - 'Style with a Smile'
Aug 04, 2020

Former World Number 1 and Three Time French Open Champion joins us this week.

Guga talks about how childhood tragedy led to success on the court, his amazing charity work through his foundation, and how he'd have performed on clay against a certain Rafael Nadal.

What a guest!

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Duration: 00:52:22
Novak Djokovic's Former Manager - Allon Khakshouri
Jul 27, 2020

Novak Djokovic & Marat Safin's former manager Allon Khakshouri shares his insights of the being on the road with the best players. What he saw in Novak as a junior, dealing with Safin's antics, and how he now helps businesspeople via his experiences and learnings from elite sportspeople. A fascinating interview with a deep thinker.

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Duration: 00:42:23
Peter Fleming - John McEnroe's 'Better Half'
Jul 20, 2020

Peter Fleming is this week's guest.

Former singles world number 8, but known as a doubles legend as partner to one of the GOATs - John McEnroe.

Peter openly answers how he felt playing second fiddle to Supermac, handling perfectionist McEnroe, his own tantrums, his overview of the game in general and more.

Another great guest, and another great show.

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Duration: 00:42:20
Todd Martin
Jul 13, 2020

Todd Martin stops by to chat about his special era with the likes of himself, Sampras and Agassi and compares it to today's era of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic.

He discusses how he believes Djokovic is the GOAT after coaching him briefly and about the prestige of the International Tennis Hall of Fame of which he is now the CEO and more.

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Duration: 00:48:19
San Diego Aviators' Christina McHale - World Team Tennis
Jul 11, 2020

World Team Tennis starts 12th July, and we have Christina McHale from John Lloyd's San Diego Aviators on to discuss why she's super excited to be taking part.

McHale who was having a good season on the WTA tour pre Covid-19 outbreak who also talks about playing the US Open 2020 behind closed doors as well as expressing her love for the New York Yankees.

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Duration: 00:29:15
World Team Tennis CEO - Carlos Silva
Jul 06, 2020

What do you get when you mix Tennis with the excitement of supporting and rooting for your favourite sports team?  World Team Tennis - WTT, the most exciting tennis competition format.

Players can show their true personalities, fans are encouraged to shout. 

Starting on July 12th, we talk to WTT CEO Carlos Silva and of course co-host John Lloyd who is the Coach of the San Diego Aviators.

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Duration: 00:34:55
Inter-collegiate Tennis - The way to go!
Jun 29, 2020

Tennis legends John McEnroe & Jimmy Connors came through the US college system before making their mark in the history of the sport.

Here we welcome former USTA President & now Chairman of the Board of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Jon Vegosen and its CEO Timothy Russell. to tell all about the exciting college game.

Listen to how this area of the sport is gaining real popularity and why so many pros are now choosing to play college tennis before turning pro and joining the tour.

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Duration: 00:49:13
Pat Cash - Tennis Legend & True Rocker!
Jun 22, 2020

Pat Cash, former Wimbledon Champion invites Keith to his new home to chat about his illustrious tennis career, and his other passion - Rock n Roll.

Pat shows Keith his guitar collection and even jams a bit from one of his bedrooms!  

Join us for this High Voltage episode with a tennis great.

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Duration: 01:12:19
Mark Woodforde - Doubles Legend
Jun 15, 2020

17 times Grand Slam Champion, and doubles legend Mark Woodforde joins us for a chat.  One half of the iconic 'Woodies' partnership, as well US Open Champ with none other than John McEnroe.

Mark talks honestly about his career, learning from McEnroe, how singles players should play doubles and loads more.

Join us for the best episode yet!

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Duration: 00:50:57
Two-time Australian Open Champion Johan Kriek
Jun 08, 2020

Two time Australian Open Champion and former world number 7, Johan Kriek joins us for a chat.

Johan talks about his career, including wins over McEnroe, Borg, Connors, Agassi, how he's witnessed the change in tennis, including his damning verdict on how modern players have lost the art of volleying, slice and full array of shots in the game.

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Duration: 00:59:53
America's Number 1 Voice Over Actor - Joe Cipriano
Jun 01, 2020

America's Got Talent, The Grammys, The Emmys and more. This week's guest has done them all. He's USA's #1 Voice Over artist, Joe Cipriano.  This episode we chat to him about his career and love for tennis.

 

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Duration: 00:55:50
Jordan Thompson - Pro Tennis to Tyson Fury's Sparring Partner
May 25, 2020

This week, special guest, Jordan Thompson. Not the Aussie player, but former British tennis hopeful and now top Cruiserweight boxing prospect, and Tyson Fury's sparring partner.  How did that happen?  A unique story of a self-confessed tennis nut and his move into a totally different sport - pro boxing.

 

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Duration: 00:45:52
Sky Sport's Head of Boxing Adam Smith talks tennis
May 18, 2020

Sky Sports' Head of Boxing drops in to talk of his love of tennis,  his sports heroes, and how the game of tennis can do more to gain new fans.

Co-Host John Lloyd also recounts hilarious stories including when he desperately needed the loo whilst commenting at Wimbledon.

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Duration: 01:01:36
The myth of the Wimbledon fan!
May 11, 2020

Tennis pundits like John McEnroe, Boris Becker, Martina Navratilova often comment on how the British fans love their tennis.  This episode humorously explores whether this is in fact, a myth.

Do they love a 5 set blockbuster or simply the Strawberries and Cream?  This episode goes some way to seeing who has the truest tennis fans. The UK or the USA. You make up your mind.

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Duration: 00:31:02
The Exciting New Tennis Podcast - Welcome
May 01, 2020

The first episode of the exciting new tennis podcast. Enjoy relaxed chat with host Keith Fraser & co-host John Lloyd who in this episode shares some stories and more from his tennis career.

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Duration: 00:39:05