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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]
By: Bleav, Cracked Racquets
Language: en
Categories: Sports, Tennis, News
"The Mini-Break" is a daily podcast that brings you the latest news and analysis from the world of tennis. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin, this podcast covers the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from both college and professional tennis. Each episode features in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the latest happenings in the world of tennis, as well as interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. From top players and coaches to analysts and brand leaders, "The Mini-Break" offers a unique and comprehensive look at the world of tennis. Tune in each day for the latest news...
Episodes
2025 ATP Award Show ft. David Kane
Dec 15, 2025Tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin for their 2025 ATP Award Show. They start the show by offering their grades for the 2025 ATP season. They then name their nominees for categories such as Player of the Year, Most Improved, Best Storyline, Biggest Surprise, and SO much more!!
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Gr... Duration: 01:08:472025 WTA Award Show ft. David Kane
Dec 12, 2025Tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin for their 2025 WTA Award Show. They start the show by offering their grades for the 2025 WTA season. They then name their nominees for categories such as Player of the Year, Most Improved, Best Storyline, Biggest Surprise, and SO much more!!
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Gr... Duration: 01:27:14Some Questions ft. James Tait
Dec 12, 2025Cracked Racquets Intern James Tait joins the show to ask Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin a unique series of questions. They cover topics such as "Building the ideal player", "Future Top 25 members", "Match pros to ideal college teams", plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
What players outside Top 150 will make Top 25 - 9:55 Ideal Player - 16:00 What coach/college would this player fit at - 29:17 Wh... Duration: 01:15:342025 Award Show Preview + Honorable Mentions
Dec 10, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2025 WTA/ATP Year-End Award Shows. He explains the twelve categories of awards, breaks down his toughest debates, runs through the list of honorable mention candidates, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
The Categories - 7:28
Women's Awards - 16:35
Men's Awards - 32:25
Laurel Springs
Ranked among the best online pri...
Leaves us with questions (ATP Edition)
Dec 09, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the most intriguing ATP players entering the 2025 offseason. He divides the players into four categories: "How real is your Top 8 tennis", "How much higher is your ceiling", "Have you found your best or are you still building", and "Were you a one-hit wonder".
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Episode Bookmarks:
How real was your Top 8 tennis - 6:40
Leaves us with questions (WTA Edition)
Dec 09, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the most intriguing WTA players entering the 2025 offseason. He divides the players into four categories: "How real is your Top 8 tennis", "How much higher is your ceiling", "Have you found your best or are you still building", and "Were you a one-hit wonder".
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Episode Bookmarks:
How real was your Top 8 tennis - 10:40
Evaluating 2025's "Make or Break" All-Stars (ATP Edition)
Dec 05, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin evaluates the performances of his 2025 ATP "Make or Break" All Stars. He breaks down those players that found their best in 2025, discusses which cases carry into 2026, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Unequivocal makes - 6:18
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina - 6:28
Alexander Bublik - 13:20
Felix Auger Aliassime - 19:24
Carries into 2026 - 25:15
Francisco Ce...
Evaluating 2025's "Make or Break" All-Stars (WTA Edition)
Dec 04, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin evaluates the performances of his 2025 WTA "Make or Break" All Stars. He breaks down those players that found their best in 2025, discusses which cases carry into 2026, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
What is a make or break all-star - 2:58
Unequivocal makes - 9:50
Jasmine Paolini - 9:55
Dayana Yastremska - 14:25
Carries in...
Duration: 00:57:47A Hypothetical NextGenWTA FInals
Dec 03, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on a hypothetical 2025 NextGenWTA Finals Field. He breaks down the seasons of the hypothetical eight participants, discusses the plethora of ascending talent in the women's game, and SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
The Field - 4:17
Andreeva - 14:29
Mboko - 21:47
Joint - 28:20
Jovic - 33:25
Ea...
Duration: 00:51:38NextGenATP Finals Field Set
Dec 01, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the 2025 NextGenATP Finals Field. He breaks down the seasons of the eight participants, discusses the biggest absences from the field, and SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
The Field - 11:35
Jakub Mensik - 18:06
Learner Tien - 25:53
Alexander Blockx - 35:28
Dino Prizmic - 40:12
Martin La...
Duration: 00:59:06Final ATP Top 10 of 2025
Nov 26, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final ATP Top 10 Rankings of the 2025 season!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Tier 1 - 18:29
Tier 2 - 32:52
Tier 3 - 37:52
Tier 4 - 1:00:16
Laurel Springs
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Final WTA Top 10 of 2025
Nov 25, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final WTA Top 10 Rankings of the 2025 season!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Tier 1 - 15:58
Tier 2 - 38:03
Tier 3 - 51:09
Tier 4 - 1:01:30
Laurel Springs
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Final NCAA + Davis Cup thoughts
Nov 25, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his finals thoughts on last weekend's NCAA Championship action + Davis Cup Finals. He breaks down an exceptional week of tennis from both Reese Brantmeier and Michael Zheng, contextualizes Team Italy's three-peat at the Davis Cup, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
NCAA Women's Finals - 14:45
NCAA Men's Finals - 27:23
Davis Cup...
Duration: 00:44:40Quietly...still plenty of tennis!!
Nov 22, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Friday's Quarterfinal action at the 2025 NCAA Tournament. He also offers his thoughts on a sneaky busy week on the Pro Tour featuring Davis Cup, Women's ITF Events, ATP Challengers, plus so much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
NCAA Women's Singles - 6:05
NCAA Men's Singles - 19:33
Davis Cup - 28:26
Women's ITF Ev...
Duration: 00:43:07Initial ATP Tour Finals + NCAA Championship thoughts
Nov 21, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers some belated thoughts on Jannik Sinner's run to the ATP Tour Finals Title. He also offers his thoughts on this week's NCAA Singles and Doubles Championship results, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Sinner wins Turin - 10:31
NCAA Women's Singles - 34:05
NCAA Men's Singles - 40:06
Laurel Springs
Ranked am...
ATP Finals Day 5 Recap
Nov 13, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day Five of the ATP Tour Finals. He offers his thoughts on victories for De Minaur and Alcaraz, previews tomorrow's battles between Sinner/Shelton and Zverev/FAA, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
De Minaur/Fritz - 6:00
Alcaraz/Musetti - 20:28
Day 6 Preview - 27:00
Women's ITF Events - 35:55
AT...
Duration: 00:43:58ATP Finals Day 4 Recap
Nov 12, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day Four of the ATP Tour Finals. He offers his thoughts on victories for Sinner and FAA, talks through the various SF scenarios heading into the final matches of group play, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
FAA/Shelton - 7:48
Zverev/Sinner - 22:54
SF scenarios - 30:37
Women's ITF Events...
Duration: 00:43:45Both sleepy and loud
Nov 12, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the first three days of the ATP Tour Finals. He names his most impressive performances thus far, and shares his predictions for the rest of the week. He also previews this week's ATP Challenger and ITF Tour action, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
ATP Tour Finals - 5:15
Women's ITF Ev...
Duration: 00:36:28ATP Tour Finals Preview ft. David Kane
Nov 10, 2025Tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview the 2025 ATP Tour Finals. They offer grades for each of the 2025 participants' seasons, debate which member of the field has the most on the line at this year's event, share their predictions, and SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
FAA/Musetti play their way in, Djokovic opts out - 3:30
Gr...
WTA Finals Recap + Athens/Metz Thoughts
Nov 10, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recap the 2025 WTA Tour Finals. He breaks down Rybakina's run to the title, and offers his grades for each of the event's participants. He also looks back at this weekend's ATP action in Athens and Metz, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
WTA Finals Recap - 7:05
WTA Finals Grades - 22:40
ATP Athens...
Duration: 00:55:11Season Stays Alive
Nov 05, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Wednesday's action in the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down the Day 5 of play at the WTA Tour Finals. He also looks at a season-saving victory for Musetti, shares his thoughts on a week of opportunities in Metz, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
WTA Finals - 6:45
ATP Athens - 33:24
... Duration: 00:52:35The Penultimate Week
Nov 04, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the penultimate week of the 2025 Tour Season. He shares his thoughts on the first two rounds of play at the WTA Tour Finals. He also previews this week's ATP Tour action, breaks down the latest rankings breakthroughs, and SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
WTA Finals - 4:20
ATP Athens - 21:20
...
Duration: 00:43:49Out of Adjectives
Nov 03, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a busy Championship Sunday in the Pro Tennis World. He marvels at the continued excellence of Jannik Sinner and Janice Tjen. He also offers his thoughts on the last two days of WTA Finals action, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
ATP Paris - 3:07
WTA Chennai - 14:35
WTA Hong Kong...
Duration: 00:46:12A Lopsided Saturday
Nov 01, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Saturday's results across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on a lopsided Day 1 of action at the WTA Tour Finals, looks at the breakout run of Lilli Tagger in Jiujiang, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
WTA Tour Finals - 5:58
ATP Paris - 19:05
WTA Jiujiang - 29:09
WT...
Duration: 00:46:12Trick or Treat
Nov 01, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Friday's action from across the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down the "trick or treat" nature of the Bublik, Fernandez, and FAA 2025 seasons, marvels at the continued consistency of teenager Maya Joint, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
ATP Paris - 7:03
WTA Hong Kong - 29:55
WTA Chennai - 36:25
WT...
Duration: 00:47:53Three More Spots Secured
Oct 30, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a busy Thursday in the Pro Tennis World. He offers an update on the Race to the ATP Finals. He also offers his thoughts on today's in Hong Kong, Jiujiang, Chennai, and SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
ATP Paris - 5:51
WTA Hong Kong - 35:03
WTA Chennai - 38:00
WTA Ji...
Duration: 00:50:17Almost at the finish line
Oct 29, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down the last few day in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on a HOT start to the ATP 1000 in Paris, looks a jam-packed week of WTA Tour action, names the storylines he'll be monitoring most closely this week, and SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
ATP Paris - 7:15
WTA Tokyo - 26:00
... Duration: 00:58:22WTA Tour Finals Preview ft. David Kane
Oct 28, 2025Tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview the 2025 WTA Tour Finals. They offer grades for each of the 2025 participants' seasons, debate which member of the field has the most on the line at this year's event, share their predictions, and SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Grading the field - 6:45 Paolini/Rybakina in, Andreeva out - 19:35 Grading the part... Duration: 01:44:49Some things to cover (ATP edition)
Oct 27, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down the last two weeks of storylines to emerge on the ATP Tour. He shares his thoughts on all five title winners, offers his thoughts on an assortment of under-the-radar seasons, checks-in on the state of the ATP/NextGen Finals races, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Who won titles - 6:46
Medvedev in Al...
Duration: 01:17:50Some things to cover (WTA edition)
Oct 24, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down the last two weeks of storylines to emerge on the WTA Tour. He offers his first thoughts on this year's WTA Tour Finals field, looks at the breakout players of the last two weeks, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
State of the WTA Finals Race - 9:55
WTA Ningbo - 22:01
WT...
Duration: 01:06:02Rafael Jodar | Defeated C. Kingsley in Rd-of-32 [Lincoln Challenger]
Oct 14, 2025Held at the Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center on the campus of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, this ATP Challenger 75 tournament will bring a number of top professional tennis players to Lincoln. The event, started in 2024, is operated by Topnotch Events, the events division of the global sports agency, Topnotch Management. Join us for a week of thrilling action and vibrant atmosphere in the heart of America. The facility is located on the east side of 14th street just south of Cornhusker Highway in the heart of Lincoln, with convenient access from campus, downtown, Cornhusker Highway and I-18...
Duration: 00:10:00DK Suresh | Pre-Tournament Media Day [Lincoln Challenger]
Oct 14, 2025Held at the Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center on the campus of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, this ATP Challenger 75 tournament will bring a number of top professional tennis players to Lincoln. The event, started in 2024, is operated by Topnotch Events, the events division of the global sports agency, Topnotch Management. Join us for a week of thrilling action and vibrant atmosphere in the heart of America. The facility is located on the east side of 14th street just south of Cornhusker Highway in the heart of Lincoln, with convenient access from campus, downtown, Cornhusker Highway and I-18...
Duration: 00:08:53Real life magic
Oct 13, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a magical Championship Weekend in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on Val Vacherot's dream run to the Shanghai title, an All-American final in Wuhan, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
ATP Shanghai - 2:36
WTA Wuhan - 32:22
WTA 125Ks + ITF Events - 44:31
ATP Challengers - 47:11
...
Duration: 00:52:43A little bit of everything
Oct 10, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sets the scene for Championship weekend in Wuhan and Shanghai. He breaks down a day filled with WTA Tour Finals implications in Wuhan, offers his thoughts on a fascinating day in Shanghai, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
ATP Shanghai - 6:42
WTA Wuhan - 21:45
WTA 125Ks + ITF Events - 36:11
ATP Ch...
Duration: 00:42:24Still got it
Oct 09, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
WTA Wuhan - 6:07
ATP Shanghai - 22:08
WTA 125Ks + ITF Events - 33:45
ATP Challengers - 37:03
... Duration: 00:41:07October ATP Top 10 + Many Shanghai thoughts
Oct 08, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
ATP Shanghai - 6:02
ATP Top 10 - 26:10
Tier 1 - 27:22
Carlos Alcaraz - 28:40 Jannik Sinner - 31:38Tier 2 - 33:52
3. Novak Djokovic...
Evaluating the American Women in 2025 ft. Ben Rothenberg
Oct 07, 2025Author 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!!
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Duration: 01:19:37October WTA Top 10 + Beijing/Wuhan talk
Oct 06, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
WTA Beijing - 7:05
WTA 125Ks + ITF Events (recap) - 31:48
WTA Top 10 - 37:28
Tier 1 - 39:56
Aryna Sabalenka... Duration: 01:20:00A reason to stay up late
Oct 02, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
WTA Beijing - 5:00
ATP Shanghai - 19:22
Most Intriguing Shanghai R2 matches - 21:22
Who needs a bi...
Duration: 00:48:11A Wednesday Title!!
Oct 01, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
ATP Beijing - 6:25
WTA Beijing - 21:50
ATP Shanghai - 38:43
WTA 125Ks + ITF Events - 40:28
...
Duration: 00:49:27A Tuesday Title
Sep 30, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
ATP Tokyo - 5:42
ATP Beijing - 16:48
WTA Beijing...
Duration: 00:58:27The Chase is on
Sep 29, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
ATP Tokyo - 7:23
ATP Beijing - 25:56
WTA Beijing - 37:17
WTA 125Ks + ITF Events - 51:02
AT...
Duration: 01:01:15Always an update
Sep 27, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
WTA Beijing - 4:45
ATP Beijing - 17:16
ATP Tokyo - 20:37
WTA 125Ks + ITF Events - 23:20
AT...
Duration: 00:32:00Is Everybody Having Fun?!
Sep 26, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
ATP Tokyo - 5:28
ATP Beijing - 16:50
WTA Beijing - 20:46
WTA 125Ks + IT...
Duration: 00:41:19Roger Federer on Laver Cup 2025, Alcaraz, and His Next Chapter
Sep 24, 2025On 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...
Duration: 00:07:55The Best of the Rest
Sep 24, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Team Italy grabs the BJK Cup - 6:49
Swiatek wins in Seoul - 17:06
...
Duration: 00:55:23Final Laver Cup Thoughts
Sep 23, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Day 3 Recap - 7:18
Alcaraz has a day - 8:02
De Minaur def. Mensik - 17:21
... Duration: 01:13:38The Perfect Saturday
Sep 21, 2025Cracked 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.
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Laver Cup Day 2 Recap - 11:00
... Duration: 01:01:35Laver Cup Day 1 Recap + Day 2 Preview
Sep 20, 2025Cracked 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!!
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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...
Duration: 00:44:11Things HEATING up
Sep 19, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
BJK Cup Update - 6:11
Laver Cup Day 1 Preview - 20:49
WTA Seoul - 28...
A busy week continues + #NextGen Check-In
Sep 17, 2025Cracked 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!!
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BJK Cup Ukraine/Spain - 8:08
ATP Hangzhou - 18:34
ATP Chengdu - 27:39
WTA S...
The Team. The Team. The Team.
Sep 16, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
BJK Cup Preview - 5:45
Laver Cup Preview - 15:58
ATP Hangzhou - 29:18
ATP Cheng...
My Sort of Weekend
Sep 15, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Many Davis Cup Thoughts - 8:29
WTA Guadalajara - 32:04
WTA Sao Paolo - 40:47
Have a moment
Sep 13, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Davis Cup Day 2 - 7:53
WTA Guadalajara - 27:30
WTA Sao Paolo - 31:29
ATP Chall...
Sneaky Busy Weekend
Sep 13, 2025Cracked 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!!
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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 action never stops
Sep 11, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Davis Cup Preview - 5:12 WTA Guadalajara - 19:45
WTA Sao Paolo - 24:12
ATP Challengers - 28:05
WTA 125Ks +...
Biggest Storylines of the 2025 Homestretch ft. Ben Rothenberg
Sep 10, 2025Former 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!!
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Ben Pick #1: American Women look to finish strong - 12:50 Gruskin Picks... Duration: 01:24:31"Make or Break" All-Star Check-in
Sep 10, 2025Cracked 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!!
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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... Duration: 01:03:38Post-US Open ATP Top 10
Sep 08, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Story of the 2025 season to date - 6:43 Race to... Duration: 00:55:02Post-US Open WTA Top 10
Sep 08, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Story of the 2025 season to date - 6:00
US Open Men's Final Recap + Final US Open thoughts
Sep 08, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Sabalenka wins the US Open - 5:15 Men's Final: Alcaraz def. Sinner - 5:20 Final US Open thoughts - 24:54 _____Laurel Springs
US Open Women's Final Recap + Men's Final Preview
Sep 07, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Sabalenka wins the US Open - 5:15
Men's Final: Alcaraz vs. Sinner Preview - 29:37
WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 40:34
US Open Men's SF Recap + Women's Final Preview
Sep 06, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Djokovic/Alcaraz - 13:44
Sinner/FAA - 27:37
First thoughts on M...
US Open Women's SF Recap + Men's SF Preview
Sep 05, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Sabalenka/Pegula - 5:59 Osaka/Anisimova - 21:42 Women's Singles Final - 35:29 Men's Singles SFs Previ... Duration: 00:59:322025 US Open Day 11 Recap
Sep 04, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Anisimova/Swiatek - 7:20
Osaka/Muchova - 22:13
Day 12 Preview - 28:40
FAA/De Minaur - 39:11
Sinner/Musetti - 51:4...
2025 US Open Day 10 Recap
Sep 03, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Pegula/Krejcikova - 4:52
Sabalenka/Vondrousova - 11:31
Alcaraz/Lehecka - 19:10
Djokovic/Fritz - 24:47
Day 11 Previe...
2025 US Open Men's Singles Quarterfinal Preview
Sep 02, 2025Cracked 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!!
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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... Duration: 00:53:06US Open Women's Singles Quarterfinal Preview
Sep 02, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Laurel Springs
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2025 US Open Day 5 Recap
Aug 29, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Top Storylines - 8:33 1) Escape artists at their best - 9:23 2) What next for Tsitsipas - 20:35 3) "Make or Br... Duration: 01:10:152025 US Open Day 4 Recap
Aug 28, 2025Cracked 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!!
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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 - 3...
2025 US Open Day 3 Recap
Aug 27, 2025Cracked 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!!
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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... Duration: 00:50:522025 US Open Day 2 Recap
Aug 26, 2025Cracked 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!!
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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 ve... Duration: 00:48:302025 US Open Day 1 Recap
Aug 25, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Top Storylines - 4:34 1) Medvedev eliminated in dramatic fashion - 4:38 2) Eala overcomes a 5-1 third set de... Duration: 00:52:30US Open Men's Singles Draw Preview
Aug 25, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Sinner (1) Quarter - 4:04
Darkhorses - 9:44
Best potential matchups - 10:47
Predictions - 11:31
Zverev (3) Quarter - 13:08
...
Duration: 00:32:48US Open Women's Singles Draw Preview
Aug 24, 2025Cracked 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!!
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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 poten...
Wednesday's Results + US Open's Biggest Threats
Aug 21, 2025Cracked 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.
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US Open Mixed Doubles - 7:23 WT... Duration: 00:55:35Tuesday's Results + US Open Breakout Star Power Rankings
Aug 20, 2025Cracked 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!!
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US Mixed Doubles - 7:28 US Open Women's Qualifying Da... Duration: 01:01:36Monday's Results + US Open Urgency Rankings
Aug 19, 2025Cracked 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!!
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... Duration: 00:42:53Jam. Packed.
Aug 18, 2025Cracked 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!!
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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... Duration: 00:37:06The Best Look the Part
Aug 17, 2025Cracked 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!!
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WTA Cincinnati - 5:41 ATP Cincinnati - 21:04 Women's ITF + ATP Challenger Events - 37:02 _____Laurel Springs
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The Scoop from Cincy
Aug 12, 2025Cracked 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!!
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WTA Cincinnati - 5:41 ATP Cincinnati - 21:04 Women's ITF + ATP Challenger Events - 37:02 _____Laurel Springs
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Post-Canada ATP Top 10 + ATP Cincinnati Preview
Aug 11, 2025Cracked 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!!
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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
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Post-Canada WTA Top 10 + WTA Cincinnati Preview
Aug 11, 2025Cracked 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!!
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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
Final Thoughts on Toronto
Aug 10, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Laurel Springs
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Final Thoughts on Montreal
Aug 08, 2025Cracked 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!!
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Laurel Springs
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Efficiently Exciting
Aug 03, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Saturday's action from Montreal and Toronto. He offers his thoughts on teenager Victoria Mboko's dominant victory over Gauff, a positively polished Popyrin performance, plus SO much more!!
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WTA Montreal - 5:36 ATP Toronto - 25:07 WTA ITF Events - 38:34 ATP Challenger Events - 40:26 _____Laurel Springs
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A Promising Week Ahead
Aug 02, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Friday's action from Montreal and Toronto. He offers his thoughts on the day's most impressive performances, previews a very promising Week 2 in Canada, plus SO much more!!
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WTA Montreal - 6:03 ATP Toronto - 21:25 WTA ITF Events - 35:04 ATP Challenger Events - 37:06 _____Laurel Springs
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Problems Persist
Aug 01, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action from Toronto and Montreal. He offers his thoughts on another disappointing Medvedev loss, breaks down a tidy day for the American men, plus SO much more!!
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WTA Montreal - 8:28 ATP Toronto - 32:05 WTA ITF Events - 43:53 ATP Challenger Events - 46:56 _____Laurel Springs
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The Big Stretch Begins
Jul 31, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down round two of the action in Montreal and Toronto. He shares his thoughts on a big opening round for the American Seeds, sets up a blockbuster round three, plus SO much more!!
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WTA Montreal - 8:28 ATP Toronto - 32:05 WTA ITF Events - 43:53 ATP Challenger Events - 46:56 _____Laurel Springs
Ranked among the bes...
North of the Border
Jul 30, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down the draws in Montreal and Toronto. He shares his thoughts on a plethora of Women's Upsets, lists the players who need big weeks in Canada, plus SO much more!!
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WTA Montreal - 8:28 ATP Toronto - 32:05 WTA ITF Events - 43:53 ATP Challenger Events - 46:56 _____Laurel Springs
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So Much to Say
Jul 29, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down everything from last week's jam-packed calendar on the WTA and ATP Tour. He offers his thoughts on MASSIVE weeks for Leylah Fernandez and Alex De Minaur in DC, the continued success of Sasha Bublik, the continued ascension of multiple young stars (Valentova, Darderi, and more), plus SO much more!!
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WTA Washington - 8:20 ATP Wa... Duration: 01:05:44Starting to Get REAL Busy
Jul 22, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps last weekend's Championship action from across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on a big weekend for Canadian Tennis, a first title for Boisson, and the rest of the weekend's standout performers. He also shares a quick preview of the week ahead, plus SO much more!!
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ATP Los Cabos - 7:40 Hopman Cup... Duration: 00:55:00Nothing Too Crazy Today
Jul 17, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews a BUSY week in the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down the opportunities available at this week's five tour-level events, names the up-and-coming teenagers he'll be scouting, plus SO much more!!
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WTA Hamburg - 7:31 ATP Gstaad - 15:56 WTA Iasi - 19:30 ATP Los Cabos - 21:39 ATP Bastad - 24:25 WTA Challengers - 26:05 ATP Challengers - 28:45 _____La...
Duration: 00:31:51How Many Events Are This Week?!
Jul 16, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews a BUSY week in the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down the opportunities available at this week's five tour-level events, names the up-and-coming teenagers he'll be scouting, plus SO much more!!
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ATP Los Cabos - 10:05 WTA Hamburg - 24:32 WTA Iasi - 28:28 ATP Bastad - 31:44 ATP Gstaad - 36:17 WTA Challengers (5 this week) - 39:15 ATP Challengers (4 th... Duration: 00:47:36Wimbledon Men's Singles Recap + ATP Top 10
Jul 15, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final thoughts on the 2025 Wimbledon Men's Singles Event. He breaks down a monumental Championship Match for Sinner, lists his biggest winners/question marks of the year's third major, names his Post-Wimbledon ATP Top 10, plus SO much more!!
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Sinner takes home Wimbledon Crown - 8:22 Biggest Wimbledon Winners - 28:20 Biggest Question Marks - 41:50 Post-Wimbledon ATP To... Duration: 01:03:41Wimbledon Women's Singles Recap + WTA Top 10
Jul 15, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final thoughts on the 2025 Wimbledon Women's Singles Event. He breaks down a historic Championship Match for Swiatek, lists his biggest winners/question marks of the year's third major, names his Post-Wimbledon WTA Top 10, plus SO much more!!
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Biggest Winners - 28:21 Biggest Question Marks - 40:45 Post-Wimbledon WTA Top 10 - 50:33 _____Laurel Springs
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Wimbledon Day 11 Recap
Jul 11, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 11 of the 2025 Championships at Wimbledon. He breaks down the mechanics of Anisimova's three-set victory over Sabalenka, looks at a dominant Swiatek performance, and previews Saturday's Women's Final
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Djokovic/Cobolli - 14:37 Bencic/Andreeva - 21:31 Swiatek/Samsonova - 25:26 Sinner/Shelton - 29:28 _____Laurel Springs
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Wimbledon Day 10 Recap
Jul 10, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 10 of the 2025 Championships at Wimbledon. He offers his thoughts on another Djokovic/Sinner Slam SF, a breakthrough Wimbledon run for Swiatek, and SO much more!!
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Djokovic/Cobolli - 14:37 Bencic/Andreeva - 21:31 Swiatek/Samsonova - 25:26 Sinner/Shelton - 29:28 _____Laurel Springs
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Wimbledon Day 9 Recap
Jul 09, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 9 of the 2025 Championships at Wimbledon. He offers his thoughts on each of the day's Singles Quarterfinals, shares his first thoughts on the Sabalenka/Anisimova + Alcaraz/Fritz SF matchups, plus SO much more!!
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Sabalenka/Siegemund - 8:16 Anisimova/Pavlyuchenkova - 18:47 SF first thoughts - 24:21 Fritz/Khachanov - 28:41 Alcaraz/Norrie - 36:35 SF first thoughts - 39:44 _____La...
Duration: 00:43:36Wimbledon Day 8 Recap
Jul 08, 2025Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 8 of the 2025 Championships at Wimbledon. He offers his thoughts on another devastating injury for Dimitrov, Djokovic flipping the switch, another big Swiatek performance, plus SO much more!!
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The Headlines - 2:55 Women's R16 Results - 27:40 Men's R16 Results - 34:30 _____Laurel Springs
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