We're heading to the desert for the unofficial 5th slam - and no we don't mean Netflix Slam. We're also qwatching the new tennis IT couple, talking about THAT outburst, and previewing everything at Indian Wells. And don't miss the details on our meet up, March 11th at the Corona Cantina at 4PM. (Oh crap, those are the details - but, listen anyway!)…

The Ball Boys are putting the verse in metaverse with a show all about the streaks, strokes, repeats and threepeats we're seeing on tour. Who's won Doha 3 times in a row? What player and coach are coming back together? And if you are named Caroline who are you likely to face on any given match? Find out with Paul and Billy and get ready to qwatch w…

Welcome to the latest episode of Ball Boys (Taylor's Version). We're recapping the ins and outs from around the globe. Come hear about the player who loves coming from behind. And, is Transylvania a real place? And finally, play SwiftBloat with us to find out what megastar can get some butts in the seats.…

The first slam of 2024 is over, and Paul is on his way back from down under, full of fun, sun, and a lots of com...petition from the Australian Open. Catch our recap of the Koality matches and the draws that were Kangaruined. Is the WTA turning a corner or spinning its wheels? And how do we shove 5 guys into 4 seeds? Math, that’s how.…

Come along as the Ball Boys break down the first week of the Australian Open. On the kitten heels of becoming the number 1 tennis podcast in New Zealand join Paul as he completes the Qaweer Grand Slam (as an attendee) and comes to you live from Margaret Court Arena. From Throatgate to Lobsbian Chic to wild draws no one could predict, the first Gran…

The Ball Boys are back and bigger than ever for Season Deuce (or 2 in non-tennis worlds). We have a supersized episode bringing you the news, dudes, foods, and feuds from the 2024 tours plus a breakdown of the blockbuster first rounds from the Australian Open. And one of us went down under to get the inside scoop and one of us just went down.…

The Ball Boys are celebrating their 18th episode, and the end of season 1, with an episode dedicated to tennis twinks. Both the boys and ladies of the tour who are brash, fast, and are ready to crash the old guard. We talk about the Twink Cup, aka Next Gen Finals, and travel all the way back to the year 2003, when most of the next gen were born. (Y…

Happy Thanksgiving from our ball boys to yours. Billy and Paul are double stuffed at the tail end of the season and breaking it down slice by slice. And stick around for the game at the end where we devise the ultimate plan for taking down Novak in 2024. Gobble Gobble!

Paul and Billy are icing their moons after an incredible Ace the Moon event and recapping the latest and not so greatest from the tours. Come with us as we see Cancun, we see France, we see no one has a chance (against Novak). And stick around til the end of the episode when we use a popular childhood game to reimagine the WTA Finals.…

The Ball Boys are back from the Asian swing with the latest, greatest, and gayest from the tour. With more tournaments than corporate pride sponsors in June, we’ve sifted through them all to bring you highlights and insights you might have missed. And have we anointed a new supreme? Finally, stick around to play Game Set Matchmaker to find out what…

In today’s all-WTA episode, the Ball Boys give you a play-by-play of their trip to the San Diego Open, where they mistake a seat usher for Usher, witness the triumphant return of Sofia Kenin and get booed by one of their favorites. And don’t miss Mycon or Youcon, a game where Paul and Billy pit the icons of the WTA against each other to find out wh…

Join Billy and Paul as we close out the US Open with all of our celebrity friends. We’re recapping our first Qwatch party and celebrating the new queen of New York. Plus find out which player needs a rage room, or at least an escape room and which tennis stars were sleaving the best for last.

This week the ball boys take Manhattan, well Queens anyway, as we head to the US Open for the first day of the final slam of the season. Come along and bring some Pepto; you're gonna need it. In just the first few days we're covering the spicy matches, a mystery virus, and some outfits that quite frankly deserve a code violation.…

In this episode the Ball Boys try to cram two Masters 1000 tournaments into their mouths like a couple of champion hot dog eaters. From the fireworks on and off court to some of the best tennis of the year we digest it all for you. And stay til the end where we admit a crush we aren’t proud of, but love is love?…

In this episode Billy and Paul dive deep into the bottom phase of the tour that is the 3 weeks after Wimbledon. Instead of recapping UMag and Lausanne we’re going even lower and talking about the biggest bottoms and bottomy behavior of the tour this year. Come find out who is the biggest bottom and hear us debate the most bottomy shot as we play “P…

In this episode our Ball Boys are reunited after Paul spent 18 days getting to Wimbledon for one day and Billy tanned and tried out bangs. Catch up on all the dirt from the grass and celebrate the fact that someone didn’t get to 24 grand slams. Plus, find out about the LGBTQueue at Wimbledon and play Czech Mate - the game where we almost came to bl…

On this episode Paul and Billy clean up their acts from the clay season just in time to get dirty in the grass. It's a wild time leading up to Wimbledon. Check out our picks for the grass grand slam and stay for a special Ball Boys surprise that is going to bringing you closer that ever.

Well, it happened. Voldemort is now the GOAT and Paul and Billy need to process it. Join us as we unpack the unthinkable at the French Open. And then in the second half of the episode find out who takes home the big prizes in our inaugural edition of The Disappointees. Yes, in honor of Pride month, Father’s Day, and how some of our father’s might h…

On this episode Billy and Paul give you a taste of the early rounds of Roland Garros 2023. We cover the early surprises, bops and flops, and try to unpack a shushing battle between a top American and literally everyone else. Sure, you know French Kissing, but have you ever tried French Shushing?

We're back with a Roman Romp. Just like with Drag Race, when you think you’re getting a break we return with an All-Stars season you may or may not be ready for. Join us as we tirelessly slog through the ATP and WTA rainy season and cover all the hits, misses, disses, and drama from the Italian Open. And we unveil another new game for you, “Ruud, R…

We’re deep into the clay court swing and Billy and Paul are back with the tennis podcast that's like a spa for your mind. Join us for the latest, greatest, and gayest from the tennis world. Come put on a clay masc and tap into your inner model ball girl, hear about Billy’s new haircut, and find out who gives the best massage. And can the ball boys …

Tune in for the second half of our 3rd episode where we talk rock bottoms and top shots between Rublev and Rune. And come out come out wherever you are - let’s celebrate a gay icon not many people talk about. Plus stick around for Game Set Matchmaker to find out who should make a great doubles team and who should just make out.…

On this episode of the Ball Boys Podcast, Billy and Paul beat your heat and keep you hydrated for the second part of the Sunshine double with a wet and wild take on the tennis scene. Come hear our latest bops and flops, including Paul’s new enemy he loves to hate (she knows what she did). And find out about the red flags Bill just refuses to see. A…

In this episode, the Ball Boys head out to the desert and Indian Wells on the hunt for the best hardcourt action in the world. Find out which top 20 American Paul is going to marry and where they’re honeymooning. Plus we uncover the nepo baby craze sweeping the tour that has us saying “no boo” at Nobu. And can you tell the difference between the em…

Balls Boys is a podcast about two gay guys in an LTR…with tennis. On this episode, meet Billy and Paul, and hear them debate the hot tennis topics of 2023. We’ll sum up the game using our patent-pending Schriek-o-meter and discuss our year-to-date flops and bops. Get answers to questions like: will we ever see a golden age of tennis like we had 10 …

Welcome to another segment of “Just One Tweak”, where I share my thoughts regarding a tweak or refinement I would make to a particular player’s game if I were part of that player’s coaching team. This is “Just One Tweak – Segment #3: Ash Barty”. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock, rally, podcast, career, m…

As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end!” Congratulations to Daniil Medvedev for winning his first Grand Slam singles title and thwarting Novak Djokovic in his quest to win the calendar Grand Slam. We share our thoughts on Medvedev and the final match of Djokovic’s run at the calendar Grand Slam. Share with us your thoughts below i…

What a spectacular 2021 US Open – Women’s Final between teenage sensations, Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez! Congratulations to Raducanu for winning her first Grand Slam singles (and WTA) title. We share our thoughts on what was one of the most memorable US Open Women’s finals in recent years. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments se…

Common scenario: your know your doubles partner has a weak serve, but you play up at the net anyway; your partner serves up a lollipop 2nd serve; the opponent blisters the return directly at you and hits you with the ball; “pleasantries” are exchanged between you and the opponent. So, what about it? We share our thoughts and insights on this popula…

Welcome to another segment of “Match Points” where we answer questions from our listeners! In this episode — Match Points segment #24, we share our insights on: (1) whether Djokovic needs to win the calendar Grand Slam to be considered the GOAT; and (2) what is the most important criteria in the GOAT discussion. Share with us your thoughts below in…

Welcome to our 2021 Wimbledon preview! No Osaka, Halep, Nadal or Thiem. More updates to the Grand Slam record books? Will this be #24 for Serena? Will this be #20 for Djokovic? Who are the potential spoilers? We share our thoughts and insights on the year’s third major. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock a…

Welcome to another segment of “Just One Tweak”, where I share my thoughts regarding a tweak or refinement I would make to a particular player’s game if I were part of that player’s coaching team. This is “Just One Tweak – Segment #2: Felix Auger-Aliassime”. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock, rally, podcas…

This is our 200th podcast! Thank you to our fans! We are deeply humbled by your unwavering support of the Rock & Rally Tennis Podcast since our first podcast in 2016! We look forward to the next 200 podcasts! Congratulations to the 2021 French Open singles champions, Barbora Krejcikova and Novak Djokovic! Lots of interesting storylines from this ye…

Welcome to our 2021 French Open preview! Lots of great players and intriguing storylines; one of which is whether anyone can stop Nadal from winning his 14th French Open title; 21st overall Grand Slam singles title to edge ahead of Federer in the record books? We share our thoughts and insights on the year’s second major. Share with us your thought…

The common misconception of aggressive or “offensive tennis” is that it’s only about hitting clean winners or pummeling the ball from all parts of the court. Offensive tennis is so much more than that. We share our thoughts and insights on this popular topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock, rally, podc…

Tells are prevalent in virtually all sports. The ability to identify a player’s tells is a skill that every player should work on and try to develop, particularly in this day and age when camera phones are everywhere. We share our thoughts and insights on this popular topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, r…

Is it considered poor form or a “cheap tactic” to use an underhand serve or drop shot? We share our thoughts and insights on this popular topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock, rally, podcast, career, match, court, point, question, instruction, tip, mindset, baseline, serve, return, drop, underhand, sp…

Mindset can impact your game well beyond the mental aspects. Mindset can also influence the physical aspects of your game, in particular, stroke technique or mechanics. We share our thoughts and insights on this popular topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock, rally, podcast, career, match, court, point,…

Welcome to our new podcast segment called, “Just One Tweak”, which is a fantasy coaching type of segment. We kick off this new podcast segment discussing Serena and the one tweak I believe would be an effective addition to her game at this stage of her career. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock, rally, pod…

Welcome to another segment of “Match Points” where we answer questions from our listeners! In this episode — Match Points segment #23, we share our insights on: (1) the single most important component to good ball striking; and (2) how to deal with opposing players who crowd the “T” when you are serving. Share with us your thoughts below in the com…

Employ “The 3-6-9” — a simple and effective tool — to assess how well (or not!) your opponent handles short balls. We share our thoughts and insights on this popular topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, court, rock, rally, podcast, instruction, tip, mobility, 369, short, long, power, baseline, offense, def…

As players, we have all heard the sound advice to “keep the ball deep”. Well, here’s to hitting it short… intentionally! We share our thoughts and insights on this non-traditional, but effective tactic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock, rally, podcast, instruction, tip, 2020, 2021, ball, tactic, drop, of…

Congratulations to the 2020 French Open singles champions, Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal! We share our thoughts and insights on the final major of this most unusual 2020. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock and rally, podcast, instruction, 2020, ball, Australian, U.S., Open, French Swiatek, Kenin, Barty, Hal…

It’s time for the 2020 French Open! Who are our top picks to win at Roland Garros in this most unusual year? Will the fall weather and playing conditions be an important factor to consider? We share our thoughts and insights on the final major of 2020. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock and rally, podcast,…

Congratulations to the 2020 U.S. Open champions — Naomi Osaka; and Dominic Thiem! We share our takeaways from this atypical U.S. Open, along with thoughts on the champions, Djokovic and others. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock and rally, podcast, instruction, career, 2020, French, U.S., Open, Osaka, Azar…

The 2020 U.S. Open is upon us! Find out who our favorites are to win this first major played under these challenging and unconventional circumstances. We share our thoughts and insights on the impact of the current pandemic on the Women’s and Men’s fields. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock and rally, podc…

Welcome to another “Match Points” segment where we answer questions from our listeners! In this episode — Match Points segment #22, we share our insights on: (1) regaining your form after a long layoff; (2) what is most important when it comes to getting the most out of your practice sessions. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments secti…

Should you avoid using so-called “negative” terminology or descriptions when it comes to assessing your own game? We share our thoughts and insights on this popular topic. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock, rally, podcast, tip, instruction, serve, game, assess, real, negative, weak, vulnerable, player, co…

As a player, you will come across or receive a wide array of tips, instruction or advice from a myriad sources throughout your tennis journey. Thus, it goes without saying how important it is to determine if a tip, piece of instruction or advice is relevant or applicable to you. We share our thoughts and insights on this popular topic. Share with u…

Aside from health and safety precautions, one of the main adjustments many recreational players must make to the new normal in tennis is transitioning to singles from doubles practice and play. We share some fun ways to keep your game sharp as you make the transition. Share with us your thoughts below in the comments section. Tags: tennis, rock, ra…