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.

We kick off by debating the late start of the Next Gen Finals — asking whether tennis is losing touch with players, fans, and broadcast common sense in the pursuit of entertainment.

The conversation then turns to Roger Taylor, revisiting his remarkable contribution to British tennis and why his legacy deserves far greater recognition in the modern era.

We also tackle other aspects in the sport:

👉 Why so many players retired early

👉 The physical and mental toll of the modern tour

👉 Whether tennis is demanding too much, too soon, from its stars

Finally, we reflect on the Hall of Fame election of Roger Federer, discussing what truly defines greatness, longevity, and immortality in tennis — and why Federer’s legacy may never be matched.

Insightful, opinionated, and unapologetically honest — this is Rock n Roll Tennis doing what it does best.

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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 conversation, Adam reflects on his extraordinary comeback after a life-threatening battle with bladder cancer, describing the resilience it took, the mindset shift, and how support from world-class fighters helped fuel his recovery.

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 Anthony Joshua, Ricky Hatton, Amir Khan and Tyson Fury.

And yes — the banter flows.

· Highlights from this episode include:

· His emotional journey battling cancer — and the comeback mindset


· The influence of top fighters and why athletes need emotional intelligence


· His new role at DAZN and where sports broadcasting is heading


· Why he believes boxing is the sexiest sport in the world


· Why tennis in his view needs more spirit, danger and swagger. 


· His candid verdict on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul and whether the crossover era helps or harms boxing


· His love for tennis and who he believes embodies the sport’s fire and romance


· And yes... why his beloved Liverpool aren’t firing right now and what’s really missing

This episode is inspiring, honest, insightful — and laced with great humour and sports storytelling only Adam Smith can deliver.

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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 knowledge to the show.

Marcus talks us through his new book, The Man Who Saved Wimbledon, written with British tennis legend Roger Taylor— a fascinating look at Taylor’s remarkable career, impact on British tennis, and extraordinary legacy on the global stage.

We get into:

How the autobiography came to life

Roger Taylor’s influence on Wimbledon and British tennis

Marcus’ love for football, golf, and tennis

His take on the 2025 season so far

The debate: If you could build the perfect tennis player — what traits from which players make the cut?

Stories, laughs, passion and a few surprises…

It’s fast-paced, insightful and full of the kind of banter you expect from Rock n Roll Tennis and Marcus Buckland delivers as only a world-class broadcaster can.

Listen now — and don’t forget to follow, rate, and share!

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