Rock n Roll Tennis
Episodes
Inclusion, Integration & Alcaraz’s New Beginning
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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…...
Tennis Immortality: Federer, Roger Taylor & the Cost of Greatness
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Tennis’ Soul, Boxing’s Swagger, & One Hell of a Comeback — Adam Smith
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 conversat...
Marcus Buckland keeps the John Lloyd Hot-seat Warm
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 knowle...
From Paris Glory to Turin Drama: Rock n Roll Tennis Rolls On
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Comeback Continues!!
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 con...
The Comeback Is On!!
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Smashing the Status Quo: The PTPA Speaks Out
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎾 We’re back! After a break, Rock n Roll Tennis returns with a bang—and we’re diving straight into the biggest off-court ...
Pat Cash fills the Hot Seat
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Short but Sweet - US Open Summary
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jordan Thompson Steps in
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Short & Sweet US Open Preview, plus Sinner......
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ga...
The Comeback.
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Marshall Happer - Pioneer of the Game
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wou...
Joel Drucker - Author and Legendary Tennis Historian
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Another Former World Number 1 - Jamie Murray
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another week - another fabulus guest. Former world number 1 in doubles Jamie Murray. Jamie talks about his rise from junior to senior mainstay. His re...
Legendary Australian & former World Number 1 - Pat Rafter
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, and another legendary guest, this time two-time US Open Champion, two time Wimbledon finalist and former World Number 1 - Australia's Pa...
THE voice of tennis - Cliff Drysdale
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Tennis' Chris Eubanks & Boxing Legend Chris Eubank - Together
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time Tennis' breakthrough player of 2023 and Wimbledon Quarter Finalist joins boxing legend and fomer Champion Chris Eubank. Having neve...
Paul Annacone - The Real Super-coach
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Coco Vandeweghe - From retirement to the show!!
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Rolex Paris Masters debrief plus brief chat with Novak Djokovic & Daniel Altmaier
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Mr Tennis Australia - Craig Tiley
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Lars Graff Talks US Open & the Return of Beijing
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 U...
Brief US Open Preview with Marcus Willis
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
The Encyclopedia of Tennis - Richard Evans
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week - another legend. Tennis journalist extraordinaire Richard Evans. Few people are more respected in the world of tennis journalism than Richa...
Radio 1 Legend - Mike Read!
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Rachel Stuhlmann - The World's Number 1 Tennis Influencer!
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 influenc...
The brief & Up-front Wimbledon Review
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Al...
Wimbledon 2023 - Half Way Through
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wimbledo...
Further Roland Garros Musings
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Roland Garros - Through the Eyes of the Fans
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Christmas Special - 2022 Review & 2023 Preview
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 giv...
Sir Cliff Richard - A British Institution
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 - S...
Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith - Tennis & Rock n Roll
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 gam...
Dear John - The John Lloyd Autobiography - John himself tells all.
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host, John Lloyd releases his autobiography, the uniquely titled, and fabulous book - Dear John. Listen to John talk about the inspirations behind ...
Former Wimbledon Champion - Richard Krajicek
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another episode, and another fabulous guest. None other than former Wimbldeon Men's Singles Champion, Richard Krajicek, and now tournament director in...
Tracy Austin - former World No. 1 & Youngest ever US Open winner
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another episode, and another fantastic guest. The youngest ever US Open Champion, three time Grand Slam Champion. elected to the International Tennis ...
Rob Curling - Sports Presenter Par Extraordinaire.....& Prankster too!
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
US Open - The No Nonsense Preview
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Former Wimbledon Finalist & Tennis Professor - Chris Lewis
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 befor...
Olympic Medallist & Charitable Champion - Marcus Daniell
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. To...
The Greatest Showman - Mansour Bahrami
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. Manso...
Culture Club's Roy Hay. Music, tennis and more
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Kyrgios shouldn't have played the final.......& other Wimbledon Musings
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Brief Wimbledon preview &........Coming soon
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Legendary Singer - Seal
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tommy Paul, David Ferrer, Marcos Baghdatis, Nicolas Almagro etc join us!
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
US Open Musings
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Raducanu, Fernandez, Djokovic, Next Generation of stars, Injury breaks, Toilet breaks, Calendar Slam, and more. No Serena, Rafa or Roger, yet the US O...
Two Time Wimbledon Final & Legendary Umpire - Lars Graff
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
Wimbledon Musings - The Alternative Review of The Championships
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
David Lloyd Leisure & Tennis King.
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Roland Garros Talking points
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Clare Balding - Wimbledon's BBC Diamond
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The BBC Wimbledon coverage has now become synonymous with its classy presenters, and this week, the BBC's diamond, Clare Balding. Clare talks about he...
Marcus Willis - From Wimbledon Hero to Zero!
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 secon...
Welcome Back
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 podc...
Mikael Pernfors - The Other Really Cool Swede
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Tennis, James Bond, Star Trek, & the UN - Vijay Amritraj
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Magnus Norman - Super Player to Super Coach!
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Neil Harman - Legendary Tennis Journalist
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Harman, former Times' tennis journalist joins us this week. Neil is also an award winning author having written an official biography of David Be...
Andrew Cotter - Olive and Mabel .............and Tennis
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Christmas Special - Pat Cash, Peter Fleming & Todd Martin
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wimbledo...
Sue Barker - THE BBC Sport’s Personality
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Tim Henman - British Tennis Legend
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Amazon Prime Tennis Frontman - Marcus Buckland
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Justin Gimelstob: ATP's Missing Link
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 gam...
Robin Soderling - The Business in Tennis to a Tennis Business
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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! Robi...
LBC Radio & Strictly's finest- Andrew Castle
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former British number 1, Breakfast TV presenter, LBC Radio host, top tennis pundit and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant - Andrew Castle joins ...
Marcos Baghdatis - Cyprus' Service With a Smile
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Who's the #GOAT now? Federer's Biographer Simon Graf.
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Canada's Unsung Hero
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Canada perhaps more than any other country is boasting the cream to the Next Gen stars. Denis Shapovalov, Felix Auger-Aliasimme, Bianca Andreescu, not...
Roland Garros Preview
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The French Open is Dead! - French Tennis Federation's President Bernard Giudicelli
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Septe...
Andy Murray's Main Man - Jamie Delgado
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Yor...
US Open - Preview. How Open is it?
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Only Way is Essex- Amazon Prime’s Sam Smith
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Highly regarded tennis presenter and broadcaster, and former ladies' British number 1 Sam Smith joins John and Keith this week. The very articulate pu...
Arsenal's Greatest Ever Captain - Tony Adams
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, G...
Gustavo Kuerten - 'Style with a Smile'
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Novak Djokovic's Former Manager - Allon Khakshouri
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Nova...
Peter Fleming - John McEnroe's 'Better Half'
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Todd Martin
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
San Diego Aviators' Christina McHale - World Team Tennis
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 taki...
World Team Tennis CEO - Carlos Silva
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Inter-collegiate Tennis - The way to go!
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Pat Cash - Tennis Legend & True Rocker!
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. Pa...
Mark Woodforde - Doubles Legend
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Two-time Australian Open Champion Johan Kriek
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 McEnro...
America's Number 1 Voice Over Actor - Joe Cipriano
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
Jordan Thompson - Pro Tennis to Tyson Fury's Sparring Partner
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, special guest, Jordan Thompson. Not the Aussie player, but former British tennis hopeful and now top Cruiserweight boxing prospect, and Tys...
Sky Sports' Adam Smith
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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-Ho...
The myth of the Wimbledon fan!
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tennis pundits like John McEnroe, Boris Becker, Martina Navratilova often comment on how the British fans love their tennis. This episode humorously...
Rock n Roll Tennis Intro Episode
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...