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The Mini-Break is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.

Cracked Racquets/Tennis Channel Podcast Network


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    The Mini-Break podcast is an outstanding source of information for tennis enthusiasts who want to be well-informed about all tennis happenings, including challenger and college level tennis in addition to the main tours. This podcast stands out as one of my favorites in the world of tennis podcasts due to its knowledgeability and insightful discussions. The hosts provide valuable insights and analysis that have helped me learn so much about the sport. Whether it's discussing the latest news or providing perspectives on different aspects of the game, The Mini-Break podcast never fails to deliver.

    One of the best aspects of The Mini-Break podcast is its comprehensive coverage of not just the main tours, but also challenger and college level tennis. This allows listeners to stay informed about players who may not receive as much attention in mainstream media but are still making waves in their respective tournaments. The hosts do a fantastic job highlighting these lesser-known players and providing valuable insights into their performances, which adds depth to my understanding of the sport.

    Additionally, I appreciate how The Mini-Break podcast features a diverse range of contributors who keep everyone up to date and informed about everything tennis. From fellow tennis nerds to experienced professionals, each contributor brings a unique perspective and wealth of knowledge to the discussions. This variety keeps the content engaging and ensures that listeners receive a well-rounded view of what's happening in the world of tennis.

    On the downside, one minor drawback I have noticed is that at times there can be some repetition or overlap in content across episodes. While it's understandable that certain topics may need revisiting for new listeners or for further discussion, this occasional repetition can make some episodes feel slightly repetitive for regular listeners. However, this is only a minor issue that doesn't significantly impact my overall enjoyment of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Mini-Break podcast is an excellent resource for any avid tennis fan who wants to stay up to date on all things tennis. With its knowledgeable hosts, comprehensive coverage of all levels of tennis, and diverse range of contributors, this podcast consistently delivers engaging and informative content. Whether you're a casual fan or a devoted tennis nerd, The Mini-Break podcast is sure to keep you well-informed and entertained with its in-depth discussions and analysis.



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    Still got it

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 41:07


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin checks-in on the 1000-level action unfolding in Wuhan and Shanghai. He breaks down his top WTA performers thus far in Wuhan, offers his thoughts on Thursday's QF action in Shanghai, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: WTA Wuhan - 6:07 ATP Shanghai - 22:08 WTA 125Ks + ITF Events - 33:45 ATP Challengers - 37:03 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    October ATP Top 10 + Many Shanghai thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 80:00


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his personal ATP Top 10 rankings entering the month of October. He also offers his tiers of contenders, recaps the week one madness of Shanghai, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: ATP Shanghai - 6:02 ATP Top 10 - 26:10 Tier 1 - 27:22 Carlos Alcaraz - 28:40 Jannik Sinner - 31:38 Tier 2 - 33:52 3. Novak Djokovic - 34:45 Tier 3 - 37:38 4. Taylor Fritz - 38:10 5. Alex De Minaur - 41:04 6. Alex Zverev - 43:14 Upside Picks - 45:05 7. Ben Shelton 8. Jack Draper 9. Lorenzo Musetti Also considered - 47:23 10. Felix Auger-Aliassime + Honorable Mentions ATP Challengers - 50:30 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Evaluating the American Women in 2025 ft. Ben Rothenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 79:37


    Author of the "Bounces" Substack Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to evaluate the performance of the American Women during the 2025 WTA season. They compare the successes of the 2024 vs. 2025 WTA seasons for the Americans. They then make the case for why Anisimova, Gauff, Keys, and Pegula can each be considered the best American of 2025, share their specific choices for the #1 spot, and SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Quick overview of the American Women in 2025 - 7:32 Who's had the best 2025 season: The Cases - 19:47 Amanda Anisimova - 20:20 Madison Keys - 31:45 Coco Gauff - 43:45 Jessica Pegula - 55:30 Honorable Mention + Final Selections  - 1:40:45 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    October WTA Top 10 + Beijing/Wuhan talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 80:00


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his personal WTA Top 10 rankings entering the month of October. He also recaps last weekends Championship action (Shanghai, WTA 125Ks, more), previews another busy week ahead, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: WTA Beijing - 7:05 WTA 125Ks + ITF Events (recap) - 31:48 WTA Top 10 - 37:28 Tier 1 - 39:56 Aryna Sabalenka - 41:06 Iga Swiatek - 43:20 Tier 2 - 45:00 3. Amanda Anisimova - 45:43 4. Coco Gauff - 47:44 Tier 3 - 51:24 5. Mirra Andreeva - 51:44 6. Madison Keys - 54:20 7. Jasmine Paolini - 55:45 8. Elena Rybakina - 58:32 9. Jessica Pegula - 57:21 Also considered - 1:00:22 10. Ekaterina Alexandrova 11. Linda Noskova 12. Elina Svitolina 13. Clara Tauson Rankings breakthroughs - 1:07:35 WTA Wuhan Preview - 1:09:19 WTA 125Ks + ITF Events (preview) - 1:15:32 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    A reason to stay up late

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 48:11


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a fun Thursday in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on an All-American SF in Beijing, looks at the most intriguing R2 matchups in Shanghai, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: WTA Beijing - 5:00 ATP Shanghai - 19:22 Most Intriguing Shanghai R2 matches - 21:22 Who needs a big Shanghai most? - 33:25 WTA 125Ks + ITF Events - 38:15 ATP Challengers - 43:10 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    A Wednesday Title!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 49:27


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Wednesday's action across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his take on Sinner's run to the Beijing title, analyzes a dramatic day of Women's upsets in Beijing, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: ATP Beijing - 6:25 WTA Beijing - 21:50 ATP Shanghai - 38:43 WTA 125Ks + ITF Events - 40:28 ATP Challengers - 44:13 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    A Tuesday Title

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 58:27


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a surprisingly active Tuesday in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on another Alcaraz title run in Tokyo, shares his thoughts as the business end of action in Beijing approaches, previews the week ahead, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: ATP Tokyo - 5:42 ATP Beijing - 16:48 WTA Beijing - 29:46 Week Ahead - 41:04 ATP Shanghai - 41:20 WTA 125Ks + ITF Events - 47:28 ATP Challengers - 53:00 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Chase is on

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 61:15


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers an update on a loaded weekend across the tennis world. He shares his thoughts on early action in Tokyo and Beijing, talks through this weekend's Championship action, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: ATP Tokyo - 7:23 ATP Beijing - 25:56 WTA Beijing - 37:17 WTA 125Ks + ITF Events - 51:02 ATP Challengers - 54:33 ITA All-Americans - 56:45 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Always an update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 32:00


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers an update on a loaded weekend across the tennis world. He shares his thoughts on early action in Tokyo and Beijing, talks through this weekend's Championship action, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: WTA Beijing - 4:45 ATP Beijing - 17:16 ATP Tokyo - 20:37 WTA 125Ks + ITF Events - 23:20 ATP Challengers - 25:53 ITA All-Americans - 27:48 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Is Everybody Having Fun?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 41:19


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down the opening round action to kickoff the 2025 Asian Swing. He breaks down early victories for Sinner and Alcaraz, offers his thoughts on the first two days of the ITA All-American Championships, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: ATP Tokyo - 5:28 ATP Beijing - 16:50 WTA Beijing - 20:46 WTA 125Ks + ITF Events - 23:55 ATP Challengers - 27:43 ITA All-Americans - 31:32 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Roger Federer on Laver Cup 2025, Alcaraz, and His Next Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 7:55


    On today's Cracked Interviews, Alex Gruskin sits down with tennis legend Roger Federer live from the 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco. Federer shares his perspective on this year's edition of the event and what it's been like transitioning from playing on court to watching from the sidelines. Alex also presses Roger on how he would gameplan against current World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz if he were still competing, and what kind of training he's doing to prepare for his upcoming exhibition tour alongside longtime rival and friend Rafael Nadal. A rare and candid conversation with one of the sport's greatest icons—this is an interview you won't want to miss. Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Best of the Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 55:23


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final thoughts on Team Italy's run to the 2025 BJK Cup Title. He also recaps a fantastic comeback for Swiatek in Seoul, marvels at the continued excellence of Bublik, previews a JAM-PACKED week ahead, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Team Italy grabs the BJK Cup - 6:49 Swiatek wins in Seoul - 17:06 ATP Hangzhou Recap - 23:40 ATP Chengdu Recap - 31:43 WTA Beijing Preview - 36:55 ATP Tokyo Preview - 42:50 ATP Beijing Preview - 46:01 WTA 125K + ITF Event Previews - 49:00 ATP Challenger Previews - 50:24 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Final Laver Cup Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 73:38


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final thoughts on the 2025 Laver Cup. He breaks down a stellar start-to-finish performance from Team World, grades each participant in the event, ponders Laver Cup's place in the broader tennis ecosystem, and SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Day 3 Recap - 7:18 Alcaraz has a day - 8:02 De Minaur def. Mensik - 17:21 Fritz def. Zverev - 25:44 Final Grades For Team Europe - 40:02 Final Grades for Team World - 47:53 Target list for Team Europe - 55:12 Target list for Team World - 58:36 Does Laver Cup Matter? - 1:01:28 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Perfect Saturday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 61:35


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps an EXTRORDINARY Saturday in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his extensive thoughts on everything he learned from a dominant Day 2 for Team World at Laver Cup. He also previews Sunday's BJK Cup Final, and breaks down everything else from the last 24 hours in the Pro Tennis World. Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Laver Cup Day 2 Recap - 11:00 De Minaur/Zverev - 14:53 Cerundolo/Rune - 23:40 Fritz/Alcaraz - 27:21 Doubles - 38:30 Laver Cup Day 3 Preview - 41:42 BJK Cup Final Preview - 50:43 WTA Seoul - 54:54 ATP Hangzhou - 56:55 ATP Chengdu - 58:53 ATP Challengers + WTA 125Ks - 59:42 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Laver Cup Day 1 Recap + Day 2 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 44:11


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2025 Laver Cup. He ranks his top performances of the day, previews a FANTASTIC Day 2 schedule, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Ruud/Opelka - 10:07 Mensik/Michelsen - 14:26 Fonseca/Cobolli - 21:51 Alcaraz/Mensik def. Fritz/Michelsen - 29:03 Sideline Power Rankings - 32:50 Day 2 Preview - 38:31 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Things HEATING up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 36:23


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers an update on this week's ATP and WTA Tour action. He breaks down fantastic victories for Team USA + Team Italy at the BJK Cup, previews Laver Cup Day 1, checks-in on this week's tour-level events, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: BJK Cup Update - 6:11   Laver Cup Day 1 Preview - 20:49   WTA Seoul - 28:04   ATP Hangzhou - 30:41   ATP Chengdu - 32:04   WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 33:16 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    A busy week continues + #NextGen Check-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 60:21


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Wednesday's action from across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on Team Ukraine's BJK Cup victory over Spain, checks-in on the many ascending young stars competing this week, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: BJK Cup Ukraine/Spain - 8:08   ATP Hangzhou - 18:34   ATP Chengdu - 27:39   WTA Seoul - 29:20   WTA 125Ks + ITFs - 37:28   ATP Challengers - 39:38   #NextGenATP Finals + WTA Teenager Check-in - 43:48 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Team. The Team. The Team.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 57:24


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews a LOADED week on the Pro Tennis Calendar. He previews this week's team action at both the BJK Cup Finals and Laver Cup, breaks down this week's three tour-level events, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: BJK Cup Preview - 5:45   Laver Cup Preview - 15:58   ATP Hangzhou - 29:18   ATP Chengdu - 36:23   WTA Seoul - 42:23   WTA 125Ks + ITFs - 49:06   ATP Challengers - 52:00 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    My Sort of Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 55:45


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a fascinating Championship Weekend across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on a STUNNING weekend of Davis Cup results, breaks down maiden WTA title runs in Guadalajara and Sao Paolo, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Many Davis Cup Thoughts - 8:29   WTA Guadalajara - 32:04   WTA Sao Paolo - 40:47   ATP Challengers - 44:24   WTA 125Ks + Women's ITF - 49:32 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Have a moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 44:50


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a busy Saturday in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on Day 2 of Davis Cup action, discusses the opportunities available this weekend in Guadalajara and Sao Paolo, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Davis Cup Day 2 - 7:53   WTA Guadalajara - 27:30   WTA Sao Paolo - 31:29   ATP Challengers - 34:30   WTA 125Ks + Women's ITF - 40:11 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    Sneaky Busy Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 43:22


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews this weekend's action across the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down the first day of Davis Cup results, checks in on the week's two WTA events, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Davis Cup Day 1 - 7:00  WTA Guadalajara - 19:39  WTA Sao Paolo - 26:43  ATP Challengers - 32:25  WTA 125Ks + Women's ITF - 38:36 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    The action never stops

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 39:38


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down this week's action across the Pro Tennis World. He previews this weekend's Davis Cup action, peaks in on the WTA action in Guadalajara and Sao Paolo, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Davis Cup Preview - 5:12 WTA Guadalajara - 19:45   WTA Sao Paolo - 24:12   ATP Challengers - 28:05   WTA 125Ks + Women's ITF - 32:50 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    Biggest Storylines of the 2025 Homestretch ft. Ben Rothenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 84:31


    Former NY Times contributor and "Bounces" author Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to draft the biggest storylines of the 2025 tennis season's homestretch. They offer their thoughts on a strong season for the American Women, the race to challenge Sinner/Alcaraz, the sport's biggest off-court stoyrlines, and SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Ben Pick #1: American Women look to finish strong - 12:50 Gruskin Picks #1/2: Who is the fourth best Men's players/biggest threat to Sinner/Alcaraz - 25:10 Ben Pick #2: Hurt Tall Lefties (Draper, Shelton) - 39:00 Ben Pick #3: Is there an Alcaraz/Sinner Gap - 45:50 Gruskin Pick #3: Is Naomi Osaka back - 50:37 Gruskin Pick #4: Can Elena Rybakina win a big one - 57:52 Ben Pick #4: State of Saudi affair - 1:04:00 Ben Pick #5: PTPA - 1:08:50 Gruskin Pick #5: Rapid Fire - 1:12:40 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    "Make or Break" All-Star Check-in

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 63:38


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers a status report on his 2025 "Make or Break" All-Stars. He checks-in on and evaluates the pivotal 2025 campaigns of Yastremska, FAA, Cerundolo, Kenin, Paolini, and SO many more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: You are who you are - 11:40 Dayana Yastremska - 11:45 Felix Auger Aliassime - 19:28 Ludmillla Samsonova - 25:30 Francisco Cerundolo - 29:44 Anastasia Potapova - 33:43 Frances Tiafoe - 38:05 Leylah Fernandez - 41:18 Denis Shapovalov - 44:32   Former Slam Champions/Is the run over? - 48:34 The Original #NextGenATP Crew - 48:54 Bianca Andreescu - 52:55 Sofia Kenin - 54:11 Emma Raducanu - 55:43 Nick Kyrgios - 56:50   Will you ever be healthy? - 57:38 The Czechs - 57:45 Sebastian Korda - 59:07   How real was it? - 1:00:27 Jasmine Paolini - 1:00:30 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    Post-US Open ATP Top 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 55:02


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his ATP Top 10 Rankings coming out of the North American Hard Court stretch. He also shares his perspective on the biggest storylines of the 2025 ATP season to date, checks in on the Race to the ATP Tour Finals, previews the week ahead, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Story of the 2025 season to date - 6:43 Race to the Tour Finals Check-in - 31:10   Top 10 - 34:26   Tier 1 - 38:40   Tier 2 - 40:05   Tier 3 - 42:55   Tier 4/Honorable Mention - 47:55 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    Post-US Open WTA Top 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 76:27


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his WTA Top 10 Rankings coming out of the North American Hard Court stretch. He also shares his perspective on the biggest storylines of the 2025 WTA season to date, checks in on the Race to the WTA Tour Finals, previews the week ahead, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Story of the 2025 season to date - 6:00   Race to the Tour Finals Check-in - 32:21   Top 10 - 37:04   Tier 1 - 37:23   Tier 2 - 42:03   Tier 3 - 53:34   Tier 4 - 1:02:12   WTA Week Ahead - 1:09:10 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    US Open Men's Final Recap + Final US Open thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 38:19


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the 2025 US Open Men's Singles Final. He breaks down the mechanics behind Alcaraz's victory, offers context for the already many achievements by Alcaraz, shares a few final US Open thoughts, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Sabalenka wins the US Open - 5:15 Men's Final: Alcaraz def. Sinner - 5:20  Final US Open thoughts - 24:54 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    US Open Women's Final Recap + Men's Final Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 45:57


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the 2025 US Open Women's Singles Final. He breaks down the mechanics of Sabalenka's victory, does his best to contextualize the 2025 Sabalenka season historically, previews Sunday's Men's Final, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Sabalenka wins the US Open - 5:15   Men's Final: Alcaraz vs. Sinner Preview - 29:37   WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 40:34 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    US Open Men's SF Recap + Women's Final Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 45:55


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 13 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his thoughts on a decisive Alcaraz victory over Djokovic, and a fantastic battle between Sinner and FAA. He also shares his thoughts on both the Men's and Women's Singles Finals, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Djokovic/Alcaraz - 13:44   Sinner/FAA - 27:37   First thoughts on Men's Final - 35:02   Women's Final - 37:50   WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 41:22 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    US Open Women's SF Recap + Men's SF Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 59:32


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 12 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his thoughts on a hard-fought victory for Sabalenka, and the continued excellence of Anisimova. He also previews Friday's Men's Singles Semifinals, takes a lot at this week's non-US Open action, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Sabalenka/Pegula - 5:59  Osaka/Anisimova - 21:42  Women's Singles Final - 35:29  Men's Singles SFs Preview - 40:21  WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 51:55 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    2025 US Open Day 11 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 61:31


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 11 of the 2025 US Open. He breaks down a spectacular performance from Anisimova, more quality victories for Osaka and Sinner, a breakthrough for FAA, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Anisimova/Swiatek - 7:20   Osaka/Muchova - 22:13   Day 12 Preview - 28:40   FAA/De Minaur - 39:11   Sinner/Musetti - 51:40 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    2025 US Open Day 10 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 45:08


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 10 of the 2025 US Open. He breaks down convincing quarterfinal victories for Alcaraz and Pegula, marvels once again at the sustained excellence of Djokovic, previews Day 11, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Pegula/Krejcikova - 4:52   Sabalenka/Vondrousova - 11:31   Alcaraz/Lehecka - 19:10   Djokovic/Fritz - 24:47   Day 11 Preview - 34:18 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    2025 US Open Men's Singles Quarterfinal Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 53:06


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2025 US Open Men's Singles Quarterfinals. He offers his thoughts on a resurgent Felix Auger Aliassime, ranks the prospects of the eight remaining contender, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: FELIX!!!! - 6:52 Ranking the eight remaining QFists - 15:23 1. Jannik Sinner - 19:23 2. Carlos Alcaraz - 23:25 3. Novak Djokovic - 27:30 4. Alex De Minaur - 28:51 5. Taylor Fritz - 32:10 6. Felix Auger-Aliassime - 35:58 7. Lorenzo Musetti - 36:24 8. Jiri Lehecka - 39:32   Panic Meter: #NextGenATP - 41:26   The unexpected R16 - 46:25 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    US Open Women's Singles Quarterfinal Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 70:28


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on where things stand entering the 2025 US Open Women's Singles Quarterfinals. He breaks down resurgent runs from Osaka, Muchova, Krejcikova, and Vondrousova. He then ranks the prospects of the remaining quarterfinalists, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    2025 US Open Day 5 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 70:15


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 5 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his thoughts on tricky victories for Gauff, Swiatek, contemplates the next steps for Tsitsipas, checks in on a couple of his 2025 "Make or Break" All-Stars, previews Day 6, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Top Storylines - 8:33 1) Escape artists at their best - 9:23 2) What next for Tsitsipas - 20:35 3) "Make or Break" All-Star Check-in - 31:01   Upsets - 44:15   Going The Distance - 51:08   Other Results (Women) - 56:45   Other Results (Men) - 59:29   The Americans - 1:01:04   Players w/College Ties - 1:02:29   Day 6 Preview - 1:03:18 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    2025 US Open Day 4 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 54:13


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 4 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his thoughts on the multiple five-set upsets in the Men's Singles Draw, shares his take on all things Townsend/Ostapenko, previews Day 5, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Top Storylines - 6:13 1) Five. Set. Thrillers. - 7:05 2) All things Townsend/Ostapenko - 25:18 3) Some seeds look REAL good - 31:28   Upsets - 37:13   Going The Distance - 41:41   Other Results (Women) - 42:55   Other Results (Men) - 45:15   The Americans - 48:23   Players w/College Ties - 49:38   Day 5 Preview - 50:32 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    2025 US Open Day 3 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 50:52


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 3 of the 2025 US Open. He breaks down a stunningly consistent R1 for the Men's Seeds, offers his thoughts on clutch victories for Gauff and Tsitsipas, previews Day 4, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Top Storylines - 7:51 1) Our first serious Men's Slam - 7:57 2) Survival of the fittest (Gauff + Tsitsipas) - 15:31 3) Best Wins you won't hear about - 21:56   Upsets - 30:55   Going The Distance - 33:21   Other Results (Women) - 35:27   Other Results (Men) - 38:44   The Americans - 39:54   Players w/College Ties - 43:08   Day 4 Preview - 46:33 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    2025 US Open Day 2 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 48:30


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 2 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his thoughts on the top storylines to emerge from the day, breaks down the day's biggest upsets, shares his "Must-Watch" matches for Day 3, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Top Storylines - 7:00 1) Our first serious Women's Contenders fall - 7:09 2) A steady Day 2 for the men - 15:15 3) How about the vets?! - 20:14 4) Youth Movement Check-In - 25:10   Upsets - 30:03   Going The Distance - 32:33   Other Results (Women) - 34:50   Other Results (Men) - 36:35   The Americans - 38:30   Players w/College Ties - 40:25   Day 3 Preview - 42:16 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    2025 US Open Day 1 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 52:30


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his takes on the madness of Bonzi's upset victory over Medvedev, looks at breakout victories for Eala and Tjen, reflects on a strong day for the top seeds, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Top Storylines - 4:34 1) Medvedev eliminated in dramatic fashion - 4:38 2) Eala overcomes a 5-1 third set deficit - 26:00 3) Janice Freakin' Tjen - 30:21 4) The Top Seeds look good - 34:41   Upsets - 37:30   Going The Distance - 39:00   Other Results (Women) - 42:26   Other Results (Men) - 44:54   The Americans - 46:50   Players w/College Ties - 48:43   Day 2 Preview - 50:22 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    US Open Men's Singles Draw Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 32:48


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2025 US Open Men's Singles Draw. He breaks down the strength of each quarter, names the matchups he'd most like to see, shares his predictions, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Sinner (1) Quarter - 4:04   Darkhorses - 9:44   Best potential matchups - 10:47   Predictions - 11:31   Zverev (3) Quarter - 13:08   Darkhorses - 16:08   Best potential matchups - 18:12   Predictions - 19:06   Fritz (4) Quarter - 19:50   Darkhorses - 21:18   Best potential matchups - 23:20   Predictions - 24:32 Alcaraz (2) Quarter - 25:08   Darkhorses - 28:02   Best potential matchups - 28:47   Predictions - 29:40   Championship Weekend Predictions - 30:12 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    US Open Women's Singles Draw Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 42:24


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2025 US Open Women's Singles Draw. He breaks down the strength of each quarter, names the matchups he'd most like to see, shares his predictions, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Sabalenka (1) Quarter - 5:58 Darkhorses - 10:53 Best potential matchups - 13:53 Predictions - 15:05   Pegula (4) Quarter - 15:52   Darkhorses - 18:46   Best potential matchups - 20:52   Predictions - 22:24   Gauff (3) Quarter - 23:32   Darkhorses - 27:00   Best potential matchups - 29:07   Predictions - 30:48   Swiatek (2) Quarter - 32:01   Darkhorses - 34:20   Best potential matchups - 34:55   Predictions - 36:19   Championship Weekend Predictions - 36:30 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    Wednesday's Results + US Open's Biggest Threats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 55:35


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Wednesday's action from across the Pro Tennis World. He recaps a (seemingly) successful US Open Mixed Doubles venture, and looks at the day's biggest tour-level results. He then shares his thoughts on the biggest threats to the Alcaraz/Sinner + Swiatek/Sabalenka duopolies entering the US Open. Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: US Open Mixed Doubles - 7:23 WTA Monterrey - 19:41 ATP Winston Salem - 27:57 WTA Cleveland - 30:53 ATP Challengers - 33:15 US Open: Biggest Threats to Big 2's - 36:23   Women's - 41:55   Men's - 49:50 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    Tuesday's Results + US Open Breakout Star Power Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 61:36


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Tuesday's action from across the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down the most impressive performances from US Open Qualifying Day 2, and reflects on this week's Tour-Level action. He also ranks the top potential breakout stars of the 2025 US Open, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: US Mixed Doubles - 7:28 US Open Women's Qualifying Day 1 - 26:41 US Open Men's Qualifying Day 1 - 32:51 WTA Cleveland - 37:52 WTA Monterrey - 41:16 ATP Winston Salem - 43:12 US Open Breakout Star Potential - 47:45 Tier 1 - 48:20 Tier 2 - 56:50 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    Monday's Results + US Open Urgency Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 42:53


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Monday's action from across the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down to VERY different Cincinnati Finals, names his biggest winners from US Open Qualifying Day 1, and reflects on this week's Tour-Level Events. He also names the players entering this year's US Open with the most urgency to succeed, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Cincinnati Finals - 5:31 US Open Women's Qualifying Day 1 - 16:18 US Open Men's Qualifying Day 1 - 19:18 WTA Cleveland - 23:46 WTA Monterrey - 29:05 ATP Winston Salem - 31:12 Most Pressure at the US Open - 34:40 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    Jam. Packed.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 37:06


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on a BUSY week ahead in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on all things Cincinnati, US Open Mixed Doubles/Qualifying, a three tour-level event week, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Cincy Women's SFs - 4:10 Thoughts on the Cincy Finals - 14:20 US Open Mixed Doubles - 21:42 US Open Women's Qualifying - 27:03 US Open Men's Qualifying - 29:30 WTA Cleveland - 31:14 WTA Monterrey - 34:00 ATP Winston-Salem - 35:05 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    The Best Look the Part

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 60:12


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Week 2 of the action at Cincinnati. He offers his thoughts on a breakthrough Rybakina run, the inevitability of Sinner/Alcaraz, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: WTA Cincinnati - 5:41 ATP Cincinnati - 21:04 Women's ITF + ATP Challenger Events - 37:02 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    The Scoop from Cincy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 46:17


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on where things stand at the midway point in Cincinnati. He breaks down impressive escapes for Sabalenka and Sinner, his top performers of the event thus far, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: WTA Cincinnati - 5:41 ATP Cincinnati - 21:04 Women's ITF + ATP Challenger Events - 37:02 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    Post-Canada ATP Top 10 + ATP Cincinnati Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 80:25


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his personal ATP Top 10 Rankings following the action in Canada. He also previews the upcoming 1000-Level Event in Cincinnati, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: ATP Top 10 - 7:26 Tier 1 - 30:38 Tier 1.5 - 39:30 Tier 2 - 41:32 Competing for spot 9 + 10 - 1:02:30 ATP Cincinnati Preview - 1:10:55 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    Post-Canada WTA Top 10 + WTA Cincinnati Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 82:49


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his personal WTA Top 10 Rankings following the action in Canada. He breaks down the top of the Women's game by tiers, previews the upcoming 1000-Level Event in Cincinnati, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: WTA Top 10 - 7:00 Tier 1 - 18:12 Tier 1.5 - 26:16 Tier 2 - 33:06 Tier 3 - 49:48 Competing for Spot 10 - 1:02:28 WTA Cincy Preview - 1:11:43 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    Final Thoughts on Toronto

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 40:05


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final thoughts on everything from Week 2 in Toronto. He breaks down a dramatic Championship match, runs through his biggest winners of Week 2, plus so much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

    Final Thoughts on Montreal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 29:47


    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final thoughts on everything from Week 2 in Montreal. He breaks down a dramatic Championship match, runs through his biggest winners of Week 2, plus so much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

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