Pat Cash fills the Hot Seat
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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. Subscribe, share and review
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Short but Sweet - US Open Summary
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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. Subscribe, review and share. A new series awaits
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Jordan Thompson Steps in
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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
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Short & Sweet US Open Preview, plus Sinner......
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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.
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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.
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Marshall Happer - Pioneer of the Game
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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 have had the influence in the modern day pro...
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Joel Drucker - Author and Legendary Tennis Historian
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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,”...
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Another Former World Number 1 - Jamie Murray
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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.
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Legendary Australian & former World Number 1 - Pat Rafter
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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!!! Subscribe, Review, Share!!!!!!!
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THE voice of tennis - Cliff Drysdale
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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. Subscribe, share and review.
info_outlineMarcus 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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