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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 & showbiz. Rock n' Roll Tennis is your new home for your tennis fix. Be sure to Subscribe!
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December 29, 2025
<p>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!</p><p>This week we’re back with a bang, diving into some big talking points shaping the sport — past, present and future.</p><p>We kick off with the discussion around <strong>indoor tennis in Florida</strong> — why is it so rare, could it change development pathways, and what would it mean for training and tournament scheduling in a state dominated by outdoor play?</p><p>We also explore whether tennis is missing a trick by not embracing <strong>more combined men’s and women’s tournaments</strong>.</p><p>Is the sport stronger when the tours come together — or does the current separation actually serve both sides better?</p><p>We look at the logistics, the commercial appeal, and whether fans really want to see the stars all in one place more often.</p><p>Then we step into one of the most complex and sensitive debates in modern sport:</p><p>👉 Should transgender women — born male — compete on the women’s tour?</p><p>We unpack the arguments, the science, the ethics, the emotional response, and what fairness means in a sport built on precision, power and small margins.</p><p>Finally, we react to the bombshell news that <strong>Carlos Alcaraz and coach Juan Carlos Ferrero have parted ways</strong>.</p><p>How could this reshape Alcaraz’s future?</p><p>Was the timing surprising?</p><p>And who could or should guide the most talented young player of this generation into his prime?</p><p>Share, subscribe and review, oh .................and like!!</p><p>#RockNRollTennis #TennisPodcast #CarlosAlcaraz #Ferrero #Alcaraz #IndoorCourts #FloridaTennis #CombinedEvents #ATPTour #WTATour #TennisFuture #TransWomenInSport #SportAndFairness #SportsEthics #TennisMedia #TennisLife #TennisNews #TennisUpdates #PodcastEpisode</p>
December 21, 2025
<p>This week on Rock n Roll Tennis, Keith and John dive into the <strong>state of modern tennis</strong>, mixing sharp opinion with deep respect for the game’s legends.</p><p>We kick off by debating the <strong>late start of the Next Gen Finals</strong> — asking whether tennis is losing touch with players, fans, and broadcast common sense in the pursuit of entertainment.</p><p>The conversation then turns to <strong>Roger Taylor</strong>, revisiting his remarkable contribution to British tennis and why his legacy deserves far greater recognition in the modern era.</p><p>We also tackle other aspects in the sport:</p><p>👉 Why so many players retired early</p><p>👉 The physical and mental toll of the modern tour</p><p>👉 Whether tennis is demanding too much, too soon, from its stars</p><p>Finally, we reflect on the <strong>Hall of Fame election of Roger Federer</strong>, discussing what truly defines greatness, longevity, and immortality in tennis — and why Federer’s legacy may never be matched.</p><p>Insightful, opinionated, and unapologetically honest — this is Rock n Roll Tennis doing what it does best.</p><p>Share, subscribe, like and review</p><p>#RockNRollTennis #TennisCulture #ATPWorldTour #NextGenTennis #TennisHistory #BritishTennis #RogerTaylor #PlayerBurnout #EarlyRetirement #MentalHealthInSport #TennisMedia #SportsOpinion #MatchPoint #TennisDiscussion #LegacyInSport</p>
November 28, 2025
<p><strong>Adam Smith</strong>, the former Head of Boxing at Sky Sports and now a key face and voice at DAZN and Talk Sport.</p><p>In a powerful, open and entertaining conversation, Adam reflects on his extraordinary <strong>comeback after a life-threatening battle with bladder cancer</strong>, describing the resilience it took, the mindset shift, and how support from world-class fighters helped fuel his recovery.</p><p>We get into the heart of elite sport and the personalities behind it, with Adam sharing decades of insight from working with greats such as <strong>Anthony Joshua, Ricky Hatton, Amir Khan and Tyson Fury</strong>.</p><p>And yes — the banter flows.</p><p>· <strong>Highlights from this episode include:</strong></p><p>· His emotional journey battling cancer — and the comeback mindset </p><p>· The influence of top fighters and why athletes need emotional intelligence </p><p>· His new role at <strong>DAZN</strong> and where sports broadcasting is heading </p><p>· Why he believes <strong>boxing is the sexiest sport in the world</strong> </p><p>· Why tennis in his view needs more spirit, danger and swagger. </p><p>· His candid verdict on <strong>Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul</strong> and whether the crossover era helps or harms boxing </p><p>· His love for tennis and who he believes embodies the sport’s fire and romance </p><p>· And yes... why his beloved <strong>Liverpool aren’t firing right now</strong> and what’s really missing</p><p> </p><p>This episode is inspiring, honest, insightful — and laced with great humour and sports storytelling only Adam Smith can deliver.</p><p>Subscribe, Share & Deliver</p><p>#RockNRollTennis #AdamSmith #DAZN #SkySports #BoxingCommunity #BoxingFans #TennisLife #TennisTalk #ATPWorldTour #FightNight #AnthonyJoshua #JakePaulFight #SportsBroadcasting #MentalStrength #CancerSurvivor #Resilience #LiverpoolFans #SportsStories #SportsJournalism #BritishSport #SportIcon #Wimbledon2025 #MatchPoint #FightBack</p>
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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 & showbiz.
Rock n' Roll Tennis is your new home for your tennis fix.
Be sure to Subscribe!
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