Latest Usopen Podcast Episodes
Marshall Happer - Pioneer of the Game
Rock n Roll Tennis - February 18, 2024 19:19 - 1 hourMarshall 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 ...
Joel Drucker - Author and Legendary Tennis Historian
Rock n Roll Tennis - February 11, 2024 21:53 - 1 hourAuthor 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 recreation...
Another Former World Number 1 - Jamie Murray
Rock n Roll Tennis - February 04, 2024 13:27 - 1 hourAnother 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...
Legendary Australian & former World Number 1 - Pat Rafter
Rock n Roll Tennis - January 27, 2024 20:49 - 1 hourAnother 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 pl...
THE voice of tennis - Cliff Drysdale
Rock n Roll Tennis - January 19, 2024 22:48 - 1 hourA 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 F...
Tennis' Chris Eubanks & Boxing Legend Chris Eubank - Together
Rock n Roll Tennis - January 12, 2024 22:25 - 58 minutesFor 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 n...
Paul Annacone - The Real Super-coach
Rock n Roll Tennis - December 16, 2023 13:32 - 1 hourArguably 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 ...
Coco Vandeweghe - From retirement to the show!!
Rock n Roll Tennis - December 08, 2023 14:05 - 1 hourWe 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 fina...
Rolex Paris Masters debrief plus brief chat with Novak Djokovic & Daniel Altmaier
Rock n Roll Tennis - November 05, 2023 19:49 - 19 minutesA 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 ...
Mr Tennis Australia - Craig Tiley
Rock n Roll Tennis - September 22, 2023 21:10 - 52 minutesThis 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. Th...
Lars Graff Talks US Open & the Return of Beijing
Rock n Roll Tennis - September 08, 2023 21:35 - 44 minutesLegendary 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...
Brief US Open Preview with Marcus Willis
Rock n Roll Tennis - August 25, 2023 20:30 - 32 minutesMarcus 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...
The Encyclopedia of Tennis - Richard Evans
Rock n Roll Tennis - August 18, 2023 20:09 - 1 hourThis 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. Shar...
Radio 1 Legend - Mike Read!
Rock n Roll Tennis - August 11, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourThis 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 s...
Rachel Stuhlmann - The World's Number 1 Tennis Influencer!
Rock n Roll Tennis - August 03, 2023 16:51 - 45 minutesWe 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. ...
The brief & Up-front Wimbledon Review
Rock n Roll Tennis - July 21, 2023 14:13 - 21 minutesA 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...
Wimbledon 2023 - Half Way Through
Rock n Roll Tennis - July 09, 2023 17:05 - 38 minutesA 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!!!
Further Roland Garros Musings
Rock n Roll Tennis - June 05, 2023 20:05 - 29 minutesSo 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 ...
Roland Garros - Through the Eyes of the Fans
Rock n Roll Tennis - June 03, 2023 20:53 - 27 minutesWe 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 Frenc...
Christmas Special - 2022 Review & 2023 Preview
Rock n Roll Tennis - December 21, 2022 22:05 - 50 minutesThe 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....
Sir Cliff Richard - A British Institution
Rock n Roll Tennis - November 19, 2022 10:54 - 1 hourAnother 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. ...
Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith - Tennis & Rock n Roll
Rock n Roll Tennis - November 05, 2022 22:44 - 54 minutesAnother 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 ...
Dear John - The John Lloyd Autobiography - John himself tells all.
Rock n Roll Tennis - October 29, 2022 13:34 - 1 hourCo-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 wi...
Former Wimbledon Champion - Richard Krajicek
Rock n Roll Tennis - October 15, 2022 21:37 - 1 hourAnother 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 m...
Tracy Austin - former World No. 1 & Youngest ever US Open winner
Rock n Roll Tennis - October 08, 2022 15:02 - 1 hourAnother 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......
Rob Curling - Sports Presenter Par Extraordinaire.....& Prankster too!
Rock n Roll Tennis - September 26, 2022 21:47 - 1 hourThis 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 epi...
US Open - The No Nonsense Preview
Rock n Roll Tennis - August 29, 2022 15:31 - 35 minutesThe 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, Ra...
Former Wimbledon Finalist & Tennis Professor - Chris Lewis
Rock n Roll Tennis - August 22, 2022 21:43 - 1 hourThe 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 re...
Olympic Medallist & Charitable Champion - Marcus Daniell
Rock n Roll Tennis - August 15, 2022 08:53 - 56 minutesThis 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, study...
The Greatest Showman - Mansour Bahrami
Rock n Roll Tennis - July 29, 2022 14:50 - 1 hourForget 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 ...
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