The Mini-Break

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a busy week of action in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on this weeks action in Philadelphia, Monterrey, and Winston Salem. He also shares his takeaways from the first few days of US Open action, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Philly 125K - 5:15 WTA Monterrey - 19:05 ATP Winston Salem - 24:05 US Open Women's Qualifying - 30:30 US Open Men's Qualifying - 34:50 US Open Mixed Doubles - 37:25 US Open "Make or Break" All Stars - 40:20 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final thoughts on the action in Cincinnati. He breaks down the first title run of 2026 for Coco Gauff + shares his thoughts on a signature title for Arthur Fils. He also reiterates the case for an American Champion at the US Open, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Coco finally in the Winner's Circle - 5:35 Other WTA Cincinnati takeaways - 15:15 Fils brings home Cincy title - 24:20 Other ATP Cincinnati takeaways - 32:25 The case for an American sweep in NY - 36:00 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his takeaways from the opening week of play in Cincinnati. He breaks down all eight quarterfinal battles, names his most impressive performers of the event, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Cincinnati - 2:20 ATP Cincinnati - 28:55 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tennis.com Editorial Producer David Kane joins Editor-in-CHief Alex Gruskin to recap the biggest storylines percolating on the WTA and ATP Tours. They take a look at the leading contenders heading into the US Open, breaking down where things currently stand at the top of the WTA and ATP tennis world. Episode Notes Race for the WTA #1 - 3:30 Sabalenka rankings? - 11:25 Is Iga back? - 21:45 Any other WTA vibes? - 32:05 Is it Medvedover? - 42:00 Name a non-Zverev OG #NextGenATP player at their best - 48:50 If not Sincaraz, who is the US Open Men's Favorite - 57:50 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his takeaways from broadcasting this week's Brownsburg (Indianapolis) Challenger event. He shares his thoughts on Andre Ilagan's remarkable summer. He also debates the upside of Daniel Milavsky, names his most impressive performers of the event, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Andre Ilagan - 8:05 Daniel Milavsky - 16:25 Harris, JPJ, and other takes - 21:20 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final thoughts on the WTA and ATP action from Canada. He breaks down exceptional efforts in title runs for Swiatek and Shelton, and names his other biggest winners of the event. He then previews the upcoming action in Cincinnati, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Swiatek finds her form + other WTA takes - 5:35 Shelton defends Canada title + other ATP takes - 26:10 WTA Cincinnati Preview - 39:30 ATP Cincinnati Preview - 46:10 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Tuesday's WTA and ATP action in Canada. He breaks down the all-college tennis lineup in Montreal, marvels at exceptional performances from Jodar and Shelton, offers his thoughts on another gutsy Rybakina victory, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Jodar + Shelton separate from the pack - 4:55 Learner Tien...Tier 1 hard court guy? - 18:25 Nakashima reaches b2b SFs - 22:25 Rybakina survives + Gauff advances - 25:05 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps this past weekend's ATP and WTA action in Canada. He offers his thoughts on the rise of the #NextGenATP2.0/fall of the original #NextGenATP crew. He also attempts to sift through a stacked top of the Women's Tennis World, breaks down a big week for Swiatek, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes The #NextGenATP2.0 is here - 3:40 Might this be Iga's moment? - 22:05 Top US Open Contenders: Rybakina, Svitolina, or Osaka - 29:55 Is it time to be worried about Sabalenka? - 36:20 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his Power Rankings for the Round of 16 in Canada. He breaks down which players have the most on the line, which matchups he finds most intriguing, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Best Women's R16 Matches - 3:20 Best Men's R16 Matches - 15:15 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Thursday's ATP and WTA action in Canada. He offers his thoughts on a trio of Tour Finals contenders, breaks down the fascinating top half of the Women's Singles Draw, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Kostyuk + Jodar + Fils: Tour Finals Contenders - 3:45 Anisimova survives, De Minaur stumbles - 16:25 All Top 16 seeds advance to Women's R4 (top half) - 35:00 A surprise Men's SFist assured - 29:15 Friday Preview - 32:20 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps a wacky Wednesday in Canada. He offers his thoughts on upsets of Zverev, Medvedev, Cobolli, and Fritz in Montreal. He also breaks down exceptional performances from Korneeva, Samsonova, and McNally, previews his favorite Round 3 matchups, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Zverev + Medvedev + Cobolli + Fritz knocked out - 2:30 Korneeva, Samsonova, McNally, Joint - 16:00 Fils, Mensik, Jodar, Tien, Fonseca - 26:00 Sabalenka, Rybakina, Swiatek, Gauff - 32:30 Best R3 Women's Matchups - 36:25 Best R3 Men's Matchups - 39:15 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps a busy Championship Weekend and previews this week's action in Canada. He shares his thoughts on a fantastic Eala/Pegula Final in Washington DC, offers his final thoughts on all things Kristina Liutova, names the women's players with the most on the line in Toronto this week, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Washington DC Recap - 5:55 Memphis Recap - 16:15 Toronto Preview - 20:25 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps a busy Championship Weekend and previews this week's action in Canada. He shares his thoughts on a fantastic Fritz/Jodar Final in Washington DC, names the men's players with the most on the line in Montreal this week, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Washington DC Recap - 6:45 Los Cabos Recap - 23:00 Montreal Preview - 27:30 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.

Bounces Author and No Challenges Remaining Host Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to draft the best storylines of the North American Hard Court Swing. They offer their thoughts on the plethora of ATP injuries, the Race for WTA #1, the future of the Williams sisters, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Carlos Alcaraz + the injuries - 3:30 WTA Race for #1 - 13:30 Iga, Iga, Iga - 21:00 The Williams Sisters Plan - 29:00 US Open Mixed + Doubles - 34:30 Jodar vs. Fonseca vs. Mensik vs. Tien - 44:45 What happened to the Russian Men - 53:30 Who's the best American Man - 1:00:20 Kzoo Field - 1:06:35 Is this the Jessica Pegula window - 1:07:50 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Friday'saction across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on the day's results in Memphis, Washington DC, and Los Cabos, shares his take on a fantastic Vidmanova/Volynets QF, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Memphis - 2:15 WTA Washington DC - 15:35 ATP Washington DC - 18:55 ATP Los Cabos - 24:15 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on the day's results in Memphis, Washington DC, and Los Cabos, shares his take on teenage sensation Kristina Liutova, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Memphis - 3:25 WTA Washington DC - 17:30 ATP Washington DC - 19:45 ATP Los Cabos - 21:40 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Wednesday's action across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on the day's results in Memphis, Washington DC, and Los Cabos, names his breakout performers of the week, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Memphis - 4:30 WTA Washington DC - 16:25 ATP Washington DC - 19:16 ATP Los Cabos - 24:45 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews Week One of the 2026 North American Hard Court stretch. Episode Notes WTA Memphis - 6:05 WTA Washington DC - 25:25 ATP Washington DC - 31:20 ATP Los Cabos - 38:50 WTA 125K + ATP Challengers - 42:10 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on a BUSY Championship weekend in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his final thoughts on an exceptional week of action in Bloomfield Hills. He then breaks down a weekend filled with surprise Tour-Level Champions, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Bloomfield Hills Challenger - 6:40 Tagger takes first title - 21:55 Two unexpected ATP Title Winners emerge - 32:30 Korpatsch wins Hamburg - 42:40 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Quarterfinal Friday at the 2026 Cranbrook Tennis Classic. Episode Notes Wolf/Fearnley - 6:20 Zheng/Walton - 13:15 Suresh/Martin - 17:25 Michelsen/Lajal - 18:55 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down this week's ATP and WTA Tour action. He offers his courtside takeaways from this week's ATP Challenger in Bloomfield Hills. He also shares his thoughts on the tour-level events in Prague, Hamburg, Estoril, and Kitzbuhel, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Bloomfield Hills CH - 2:05 WTA Prague - 20:15 WTA Hamburg - 22:45 ATP Estoril - 24:50 ATP Kitzbuhel - 26:40 ATP Challengers + WTA 125K - 28:25 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps a BUSY Championship Weekend in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his takeaways from his week in Lincoln. He also breaks down massive runs from Tsitsipas, Krejcikova, Badosa, and the other stars of this weekend's action Episode Notes Lincoln Challenger - 2:00 ATP Gstaad - 36:05 WTA Athens - 43:15 WTA Iasi - 50:30 ATP Bastad - 52:30 ATP Umag - 55:55 WTA 125Ks + other Challengers - 58:05 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin checks in on this week's WTA and ATP Tour action. He shares his takeaways from the ground in Lincoln. He then breaks down the biggest results from Athens, Iasi, Gstaad, Bastad, and Umag, offers his predictions for the rest of the week, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Lincoln Challenger - 6:25 WTA Athens - 19:40 WTA Iasi - 23:15 ATP Gstaad - 24:45 ATP Bastad - 29:00 ATP Umag - 30:05 WTA 125Ks (Kitzbuhel, Istanbul, Rome) - 31:40 ATP Challengers (Granby, Pozoblanco, Bunschoten, Cordenons) - 33:10 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his WTA Top 10 rankings following the Summer Slams. He shares his thoughts on a miniscule margins within the current WTA Top 10. He also breaks down this week's action in Athens and Iasi, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Thoughts on the 2026 WTA Season - 2:40 Aryna Sabalenka - 10:30 Mirra Andreeva - 17:05 Elena Rybakina - 22:15 Coco Gauff/5. Jessica Pegula - 25:50 Linda Noskova/7. Marta Kostyuk - 30:40 Karolina Muchova - 36:15 Elina Svitolina - 40:00 Iga Swiatek + Honorable Mention - 42:30 Honorable Mention: Anisimova, Keys, Bencic, Osaka, Mboko, Jovic, Cirstea, Krejickova WTA Athens - 46:30 WTA Iasi - 49:50 WTA 125Ks - 52:05 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his ATP Top 10 rankings following the Summer Slams. He shares his thoughts on the seemingly unprecedented slim margins between the current crop of players ranked #5-#50. He also breaks down this week's action in Gstaad, Bastad, and Umag, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Men's vs. Women's Top 10 - 4:30 Jannik Sinner - 12:50 Carlos Alcaraz - 17:30 Alex Zverev - 20:10 Novak Djokovic - 23:50 Felix Auger Aliassime - 26:40 Taylor Fritz - 32:00 Flavio Cobolli - 35:40 Arthur Fils - 38:55 Ben Shelton - 42:05 Daniil Medvedev + Honorable Mention - 45:35 ATP Gstaad - 49:30 ATP Bastad - 51:40 ATP Umag - 55:25 Lincoln CH + ATP Challengers - 57:20 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the 2026 Wimbledon Men's and Women's Singles Championship Matches. He breaks down a dazzling display of power tennis from Linda Noskova, shares his continued astonishment at the breadth of Jannik Sinner's accomplishments, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Noskova knocks off Muchova - 6:30 Sinner holds off Zverev - 26:30 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the 2026 Wimbledon Men's Singles Semifinals. He breaks down dominant performances from Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev, previews the Men's and Women's Singles Championship Matches, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Sinner/Djokovic - 4:45 Zverev/Fery - 17:35 First thoughts on Zverev/Sinner Championship match - 25:00 Noskova/Muchova Championship Preview - 30:40 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the 2026 Wimbledon Women's Singles Semifinals. He offers his thoughts on Muchova's thrilling three-set victory over Gauff. He also marvels at a dominate display of first strike tennis from Noskova, shares his first thoughts on the Women's Singles Final + final thoughts on Friday's Men's Singles Semifinals, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Muchova/Gauff - 4:10 Noskova/Kostyuk - 15:05 Muchova/Noskova first thoughts - 21:50 Final Men's SF thoughts - 25:50 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2026 Wimbledon Singles Semifinals. He breaks down what's allowed each semifinalist to thrive at this year's championships, offers his tactical assessment of each matchup, shares his predictions, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Overview of Semifinals - 3:00 Kostyuk vs. Noskova - 11:45 Gauff vs. Muchova - 21:45 Djokovic vs. Sinner - 29:15 Zverev vs. Fery - 33:15 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers nine takes to recap the first nine day of the 2026 Wimbledon Men's Singles Draw. He breaks down the current pace of Jannik Sinner's 2026 season, shares his thoughts on the continued parity displayed at the top of the Men's Tennis World, chimes on the "Ferytale" of this year's Wimbledon, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Sinner is on a PACE - 5:30 Death...taxes...Djokovic - 13:30 The Race for #4 is over - 19:50 ATP Parity: Good or Bad?! - 26:40 The Lost Boys may be adding a member: Medvedev, Ruud, Rublev, Tsitsipas, De Minaur - 35:15 The "What might've been" All-Stars: Dimitrov, Hurkacz, Berrettini - 44:20 Best matches so far - 49:15 Have to call it a Ferytale - 52:20 What to do with the American Men in 2026 - 57:55 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers nine takes to recap the first nine day of the 2026 Wimbledon Women's Singles Draw. He breaks down the exceptional fortitude of Coco Gauff, contemplates which Top Three Seed faces the most pressure following their respective upset losses, offers his predictions for the rest of the event, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Coco frickin Gauff - 6:25 Best career: Muchova, Krejcikova, Vondrousova - 19:00 Andreeva, Noskova, Eala, Jovic vs. Anisimova, Tauson, Kostyuk, Qinwen - 27:50 Forever underappreciated Elise Mertens - 38:10 Paolini FINALLY gets a result - 42:40 Best Matches so far - 46:00 Gauff/Pegula Sabalenka/Osaka Muchova/Krejcikova Joint/Serena Eala/Swiatek Osaka positioned for a MASSIVE summer? - 49:10 Who's seat is hottest: Sabalenka, Rybakina, Swiatek - 52:25 Who's the current #1/Tour Finals Race thoughts - 1:01:15 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 3 of Wimbledon. He shares his thoughts on a three-set survival from Gauff. He also breaks down Krejcikova's upset of Andreeva, discusses which of the Top Seeds have looked best through the opening rounds, previews Day 4, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Storyline #1: Gauff survives, Andreeva falls - 6:35 Storyline #2: Top Seeds keep cruising - 20:10 Upsets - 29:55 Going the Distance - 34:55 Other Women's Results - 37:15 Other Men's Results - 38:30 Americans + Players w/College Ties - 40:40 Day 4 Preview - 42:00 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 2 of Wimbledon. He breaks down upsets of Ben Shelton and Elina Svitolina. He also offers his thoughts on all things Serena/Joint, looks at the many seeds who survived R1 battles in deciding sets, previews Day 3's action, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Storyline #1: Shelton + Svitolina Upset - 6:20 Storyline #2: Serena provides the thrills - 27:15 Storyline #3: Rybakina, Swiatek, and 6 other seeds survive deciding sets - 35:10 Upsets - 45:31 Going the Distance - 49:40 Other Women's Results - 51:15 Other Men's Results - 52:06 Americans + Players w/College Ties - 54:25 Day 3 Preview - 58:50 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of Wimbledon. He offers his thoughts on a strong start for the tournament's Top Seeds. He also breaks down the day's upsets, analyzes a fantastic day for the Americans, previews Day 2's action, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Storyline #1: Top Seeds look (mostly) sharp - 7:00 Storyline #2: Great Day for the Americans - 24:40 Storyline #3: Brutal Day for the Brits - 34:20 Upsets - 40:45 Going the Distance - 45:05 Other Women's Results - 46:10 Other Men's Results - 47:10 Americans + Players w/College Ties - 49:00 Day 2 Preview - 50:05 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2026 Wimbledon Men's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter by strength of section, names his most intriguing Round 1 matchups, lists his favorite storylines entering the event, offers his predictions, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Overview - 4:00 Sinner Quarter - 14:20 FAA Quarter - 25:40 Shelton Quarter 37:40 Zverev Quarter - 47:55 Championship Weekend Predictions - 55:55 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2026 Wimbledon Women's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter by strength of section, names his most intriguing Round 1 matchups, lists his favorite storylines entering the event, offers his predictions, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Overview - 4:00 Sabalenka Quarter - 8:50 Pegula Quarter - 30:00 Swiatek Quarter - 41:15 Rybakina Quarter - 58:15 Championship Weekend Predictions - 1:09:55 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the first Championship Weekend of the 2026 Grass Court Season. He offers his thoughts on the action in Queens, 'S-Hertogenbosch, and Stuttgart, breaks down his top performers of the week to date, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Queens - 3:55 WTA 'S-Hertogenbosch - 11:30 ATP 'S-Hertogenbosch - 14:00 ATP Stuttgart - 17:35 WTA 125Ks - 20:40 ATP Challengers - 22:45 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his nominees for the 2026 ATP Halfway Mark Award Show. He breaks down his candidates for Player of the Year, Favorite Storyline, Biggest Surprise, Most Improved, and SO much more!! Episode Notes Player of the Year - 4:50 Most Improved (WIDE OPEN) - 12:05 Biggest Storyline - 22:50 Newcomer of the Year - 29:45 Biggest Surprise - 31:50 Biggest Disappointment - 34:45 Biggest Questions for the second half - 42:35 Grading the Season Thus Far - 44:30 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews Week 1 of the 2026 Grass Court Season. He breaks down the draws in Queens, 'S-Hertogenbosch, and Stuttgart, names the players in need of a fast start to the month, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Queens - 8:40 WTA 'S-Hertogenbosch - 17:50 ATP 'S-Hertogenbosch - 22:10 ATP Stuttgart - 27:25 WTA 125Ks - 31:15 ATP Challengers - 33:20 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.

Tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin for the 2026 WTA Halfway Mark Award Show. They breakdown their nominees for Player of the Year, Favorite Storyline, Biggest Surprise, Most Improved, and SO much more!! Episode Notes Player of the Year - 7:00 Most Improved - 17:00 Favorite Storyline - 27:30 Newcomer of the Year - 34:00 Biggest Surprise - 41:30 Biggest Disappointment - 46:30 Biggest Questions for the second half - 55:00 Grading the Season Thus Far - 58:45 DK's thoughts on my Top 10 - 59:20 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his WTA Top 10 Rankings at the 2026 season's halfway mark. He shares his grades for each of his Top 10 players, evaluates which players have the most on the line in the second half of the season, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes #1 Ranking - 6:35 #2 Ranking - 12:40 #3 Ranking - 17:20 #4 Ranking - 21:15 #5 Ranking - 26:30 #6 Ranking - 31:00 #7 Ranking - 35:00 #8 Ranking - 39:00 #9 Ranking - 43:45 #10 Ranking + Honorable Mention - 46:00 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his WTA Top 10 Rankings at the 2026 season's halfway mark. He shares his grades for each of his Top 10 players, evaluates which players have the most on the line in the second half of the season, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes #1 Ranking - 5:20 #2 Ranking - 15:10 #3 Ranking - 21:30 #4 Ranking - 26:50 #5 Ranking - 33:00 #6 Ranking - 39:40 #7 + #8 Ranking Debate - 44:20 #9 Ranking - 52:15 #10 Ranking + Honorable Mention - 55:45 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Championship Weekend at the 2026 French Open. He shares his thoughts on Alex Zverev's run to a long-awaited first Major Championship, marvels at a truly exceptional two weeks of tennis from Mirra Andreeva, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Zverev ends the drought - 4:00 Andreeva ready for primetime - 38:45 A few post-RG thoughts - 49:55 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Day 11 of the 2026 French Open. He recaps all four singles matches, breaking down victories for Shnaider, Chwalinska, Cobolli, and Arnaldi. He also shares his predictions for Thursday's action, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Shnaider knocks out Sabalenka - 5:30 Chwalinska finds more magic - 17:15 First thoughts on SF matchup - 23:10 Cobolli def. FAA - 25:40 Arnaldi through to first GS SF - 30:55 First thoughts on SF matchup - 32:30 Predictions for Thursday - 33:35 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Day 10 of the 2026 French Open. He recaps all four singles matches, breaking down victories for Kostyuk, Andreeva, Mensik, and Zverev. He also shares his predictions for Wednesday's action, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Kostyuk def. Svitolina - 6:10 Andreeva def. Cirstea - 15:16 First thoughts on SF matchup - 20:50 Mensik def. Fonseca - 24:36 Zverev def. Jodar - 33:10 First thoughts on SF matchup - 40:45 Predictions for Wednesday - 42:42 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.

Cracked Racuquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2026 French Open Quarterfinal matchups. He ranks all eight of the Men's and Women's Singles battles, offers his takeaways from Monday's action, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Sabalenka's best performance - 6:25 Three unexpected Women's QFists - 13:45 Ranking the Women's QF Matchups - 20:35 How about the Italian Men - 25:10 Can FAA actually win the title - 32:30 Ranking the Men's QF Matchups - 37:15 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on a REMARKABLE middle weekend of action at the 2026 French Open. He talks about the remarkable rise of the ATP teenagers (Fonseca, Jodar, etc). He also shares his highlights from an insane Men's Singles R3, names his top contenders entering Week Two, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes The kids...very good (Fonseca, Jodar, Mensik, Kouame, Tien) - 2:00 Lead-in tournaments matter (Kostyuk, Potapova, Cirstea) - 24:55 Highlights from an INSANE Men's R3 - 42:10 Who's the Women's Favorite entering Week 2 - 46:40 Who's the Men's Favorite entering Week 2 - 51:25 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down the biggest shocks to date of the 2026 French Open. He also shares his most surprising positives, offers his predictions for the remainder of the event, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Sinner succumbs to the heat - 7:50 Who makes the Men's Final? - 15:10 Rybakina knocked off - 32:10 Ranking the Women's Upsets - 42:00 Ranking the Men's Upsets - 51:30 Mboko + Jodar are straight up contenders - 59:15 2025 NextGenATP Finals Class continues to prove excellent - 1:03:30 The American Men...pretty good!! - 1:06:50 So...who's winning the title? - 1:08:25 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a fantastic Wednesday of Quarterfinal action in Rome. Episode Notes Swiatek/Pegula - 6:15 Svitolina/Rybakina - 16:05 Ruud/Khachanov - 21:10 Darderi/Jodar - 27:00 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down where things stand at the top of the ATP Tennis World as the clay season reaches it's homestretch. He offers his reflections from Championship Weekend in Madrid, shares his thoughts on the past week of action in Rome, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Snap shot - 5:00 Tier 1 - 13:10 Jannik Sinner - 13:20 Carlos Alcaraz - 18:05 Tier 2 - 20:45 3. Novak Djokovic - 21:45 4. Alex Zverev - 23:50 5. Arthur Fils - 28:30 6. Casper Ruud - 32:40 Tier 3 - 36:45 7. Lorenzo Musetti - 37:50 8. Daniil Medvedev - 39:40 9. Rafael Jodar - 44:06 10. Ben Shelton - 47:00 Honorable Mention ATP/WTA Rome Tuesday Thoughts - 50:41 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down where things stand at the top of the WTA Tennis World as the clay season reaches it's homestretch. He offers his reflections from Championship Weekend in Madrid, shares his thoughts on the past week of action in Rome, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Tier 1 - 7:50 Aryna Sabalenka Tier 2 - 15:10 2. Elena Rybakina - 15:40 3. Iga Swiatek - 21:30 4. Coco Gauff - 25:55 Tier 3 - 31:40 5. Mirra Andreeva - 32:17 6. Jessica Pegula - 38:06 7. Karolina Muchova - 40:45 8. Elina Svitolina - 43:35 Tier 4 - 47:20 9. Marta Kostyuk 10. Sorana Cirstea Honorable Mention WTA Rome Quarterfinal Preview - 56:21 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.