The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

WTA Tour Finals Preview ft. David Kane Nov 10, 2026 01:28:36 David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview this year's 2026 WTA Finals Field. They offer their thoughts on each of this year's participants' 2026 seasons, share their expectations for the event, and SO much more!! Episode Notes Pegula Hot Mic - 3:30 Strength of the Field - 7:00 Aryna Sabalenka - 18:15 Mirra Andreeva - 33:20 Elina Svitolina - 42:20 Karolina Muchova - 48:55 Coco Gauff

Serving up ATP Takes ft. Ben Rothenberg Nov 10, 2026 56:30 Bounces Author Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to fire off an assortment of ATP takes. They talk about a resurgent Carlos Alcaraz, debate the best American Man, and SO much more!! Episode Notes Peak Alcaraz returns - 7:05 Who is the best American? - 21:55 Better year: Jodar or Fils - 35:00 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel S

Sioux Falls thoughts Nov 1, 2026 25:54 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on this week's Sioux Falls Challenger results. He names his standout performers, shares his takeaways from his conversations on site, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Dylan Dietrich - 5:55 Sebastian Dominko/Liam Draxl - 13:45 Other standout performers/takeaways - 20:40 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in

A Good Wednesday Oct 29, 2026 37:40 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Wednesday's action from across the ATP and WTA Tours. Episode Notes Sioux Falls CH - 2:35 ATP Vienna - 23:00 ATP Basel - 28:50 WTA Tokyo - 32:40 WTA Guangzhou - 34:50 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

Busy. Busy. Busy Oct 28, 2026 59:25 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts from the grounds of this week's Sioux Falls Challenger event. He also breaks down last week's WTA and ATP title runs, previews the week ahead, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Sioux Falls Challenger - 4:30 ITF Junior Finals - 35:30 WTA Ningbo/Osaka - 44:45 ATP Lyon/Almaty/Brussels - 48:00 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best onlin

We ain't done yet!! Oct 24, 2026 30:38 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Friday's action from across the WTA and ATP Tours. He also offers his insights from broadcasting Semifinal Saturday of the World Tennis Tour Junior Finals, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes World Tennis Tour Junior Finals - 2:20 Pro Tour Update - 22:30 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel

The Nocturnal Life Oct 23, 2026 32:58 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action from across the WTA and ATP Tours. He also offers his insights from broadcasting Day 3 of the World Tennis Tour Junior Finals, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes ITF Junior Finals - 2:20 WTA Ningbo - 23:20 WTA Osaka - 26:05 ATP Lyon - 27:30 ATP Brussels - 28:40 ATP Almaty - 29:50 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online

Pay attention to Chengdu Oct 22, 2026 28:58 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Wednesday's action from across the WTA and ATP Tours. He also offers his insights from broadcasting Day 2 of the World Tennis Tour Junior Finals, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes ITF Junior Finals - 2:05 WTA Ningbo - 17:45 WTA Osaka - 20:00 ATP Lyon - 22:15 ATP Brussels - 24:15 ATP Almaty - 25:20 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best onlin

New Faces Oct 20, 2026 35:48 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Tuesday's action from across the WTA and ATP Tours. He offers his thoughts on impressive showings from newcomers Kouame, Jones, Balshaw, and Stoiana. He also shares his reaction to Swiatek shutting things down for the remainder of 2026, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Swiatek ends her 2026 season - 3:25 WTA Ningbo - 9:55 WTA Osaka - 15:10

October Surprise Oct 19, 2026 40:36 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Championship matches in Wuhan and Shanghai. He also previews a LOADED week of action, breaking down the draws in Ningbo, Osaka, Brussels, Lyon, and Almaty. Episode Notes WTA Wuhan - 2:25 ATP Shanghai - 15:00 WTA Ningbo - 30:05 WTA Osaka - 32:55 ATP Brussels - 34:40 ATP Lyon - 35:40 ATP Almaty - 36:55 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online

Well okay then Oct 17, 2026 24:20 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Saturday's action on the WTA and ATP Tours. He offers his reaction to surprising Championship matchups in both Wuhan and Shanghai. He also previews Sunday's Championship battles, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Wuhan - 2:15 ATP Shanghai - 13:40 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 22:00 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private sc

Gets a little funky Oct 16, 2026 36:41 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Friday's action on the WTA and ATP Tours. He offers his reaction to the upsets of Svitolina and Shnaider in Wuhan, shares his takeaways from a couple of outstanding QF battles in Shanghai, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Wuhan - 4:10 ATP Shanghai - 21:50 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 32:50 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online

Drafting the Next First Time Slam Champion ft. Gill Gross Oct 16, 2026 01:13:15 Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to draft the next first time Men's or Women's Slam Champion. The guys breakdown their top prospects to accomplish the feat, debate if any player is truly a "sure thing" to win a major, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Mboko - 10:15 Qinwen - 14:30 Fils - 19:35 Shelton - 25:00 Kostyuk - 28:10 Jodar - 32:15 Pegula - 3

Staying alive, Staying alive Oct 15, 2026 27:05 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action on the WTA and ATP Tours. He offers his reaction to Shnaider's upset victory of Muchova. He also shares his other takeaways from the Round of 16 in Wuhan, previews Friday's QF action in Shanghai, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Wuhan - 2:40 ATP Shanghai - 16:25 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 22:05 Laurel Springs Rank

Top Seeds Tumble in Wuhan Oct 14, 2026 32:47 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Wednesday's action on the WTA and ATP Tours. He offers his reaction to early upset losses for top seeds Sabalenka and Pegula in Wuhan. He also previews the ATP Shanghai quarterfinals, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Wuhan - 2:20 ATP Shanghai - 22:30 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 29:35 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online priva

We Keep On Rolling Oct 14, 2026 34:08 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down this week's WTA 1000-level event in Wuhan. He offers his thoughts on the draw, plus names which players have the most on the line this week. He also recaps Tuesday's ATP action in Beijing, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Wuhan - 2:45 ATP Shanghai - 21:55 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 31:00 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online

Qinwen Title + Shanghai Madness Oct 12, 2026 43:18 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a busy weekend across the WTA and ATP Tours. He offers his thoughts on Qinwen's return to Titletown in Beijing. He also shares his thoughts on a slew of Men's Upsets in Shanghai, checks in on the races to the WTA and ATP Tour Finals, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Beijing - 2:30 WTA Tour Finals Update - 17:05 ATP Shanghai - 22:05 ATP

Supersonic Sounds Oct 9, 2026 35:01 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Friday's action from across the WTA and ATP Tours. He offers his thoughts on sensational performances from Qinwen and Mertens in Beijing. He also names his standout performers from Friday's action in Shanghai, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Beijing - 3:10 ATP Shanghai - 19:25 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 32:30 Laurel Springs Ranked

October's Finest Oct 8, 2026 29:58 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action from across the WTA and ATP Tours. He offers his thoughts on sensational performances from Bartunkova and Andreeva in Beijing. He also breaks down the most impressive R1 victories in Shanghai, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Beijing - 2:20 ATP Shanghai - 20:40 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 26:25 Laurel Springs Ranke

No rest for the weary Oct 7, 2026 46:32 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Wednesday's WTA action from Beijing. He offers his thoughts on a dominant display from Swiatek, shares his takeaways from a puzzling performance from Gauff, and previews Thursday's QF action. He also previews this weeks ATP 1000 in Shanghai, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Beijing - 5:10 ATP Shanghai Preview - 26:25 WTA 125Ks + ATP Ch

Title Town Oct 6, 2026 48:23 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Tuesday's Championship action in Tokyo and Beijing. He offers his thoughts on what impressed him most in the performances of Djokovic and Alcaraz. He also shares his thoughts on yesterday's Women's R16 action in Beijing, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes ATP Tokyo - 4:45 ATP Beijing - 17:05 Sinner out for remainder of 2026 - 30:20 WTA Beiji

He's Back Oct 5, 2026 49:57 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a BUSY weekend of action on the WTA and ATP Tours. He shares his thoughts on a resurgent Novak Djokovic in Beijing. He also offers his takeaways from early Rybakina/Sabalenka losses, names which women have impressed most in Beijing, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes ATP Beijing - 2:30 WTA Beijing - 21:50 ATP Tokyo - 38:45 WTA 125Ks + ATP Ch

The Best are Everywhere Oct 2, 2026 31:59 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Friday's action across the ATP and WTA Tours. He marvels at the continued excellence of Arthur Fils. He also breaks down a jampacked day of Women's action in Beijing, offers his thoughts on Djokovic's three-set victory over Bu, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes ATP Tokyo - 2:30 WTA Beijing - 15:55 ATP Beijing - 23:10 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challen

Many, Many results Oct 1, 2026 42:31 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action across the ATP and WTA Tours. He marvels at the numerous Men's upsets in Tokyo and Beijing. He also breaks down his favorite Beijing R1 results and previews his favorite R2 battles for the women, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes ATP Tokyo - 2:45 ATP Beijing - 27:50 WTA Beijing - 34:05 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 38:50

Everyone's In Sep 30, 2026 39:40 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews this week's WTA and ATP Tour action. He breaks down the draws in Beijing and Tokyo. He names the players most in need of a big week, offers his predictions for the action, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Beijing - 5:05 ATP Beijing - 24:20 ATP Tokyo - 30:05 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 35:35 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online p

Handing out all the trophies Sep 29, 2026 01:06:21 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down the last few days of WTA and ATP Tour Championship action. He names his top performers from last weekend's Laver Cup and BJK Cup events. He also breaks down title runs for Fernandez, Medvedev, Davidovich Fokina, and Birrell, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Great weekend - 2:05 Laver Cup - 5:40 BJK Cup - 28:00 WTA Singapore - 39:00 ATP Han

Late September Hustle Sep 24, 2026 31:21 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down this week's WTA and ATP Tour action. He shares his thoughts on the favorites at this week's BJK Cup Finals. He also offers updates on this week's tour-level action in Singapore, Seoul, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and SO much more!! Episode Notes BJK Cup - 3:00 Laver Cup Day 1 - 13:30 WTA Singapore - 17:55 WTA Seoul - 21:25 ATP Hangzhou - 24:20 ATP C

Lets head East!!!! Sep 23, 2026 43:03 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down this week's WTA and ATP Tour action. He breaks down what he's watching for at the 2026 Laver Cup. He also previews the draws in Singapore, Seoul, Hangzhou, and Chengdu, offers his predictions for the week, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Laver Cup - 2:45 WTA Singapore - 20:00 WTA Seoul - 25:40 ATP Hangzhou - 29:40 ATP Chengdu - 34:55 WTA

Davis Cup + Last Week's WTA action Sep 22, 2026 38:42 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps last week's ATP and WTA Tour action. He runs through the most notable developments of last weekend's Davis Cup Qualifying Results. He also offers his thoughts on Jovic's title run in Guadalajara, a week for the grinders in Sao Paulo, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes ATP Davis Cup - 4:30 WTA Guadalajara - 25:20 WTA Sao Paulo - 31:30 Laurel Spri

Biggest storylines of the 2026 Homestretch ft. Ben Rothenberg Sep 16, 2026 01:19:48 Bounces Author and No Challenges Remaining Host Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown the biggest WTA and ATP Tour storylines of the 2026 season's homestretch. Episode Notes WTA Finals Race (Alex WTA #1) - 8:10 How will things go in Indian Wells/Charlotte (Ben WTA #1) - 16:30 How much of Alcaraz/Sinner do we see (Ben ATP #1) - 27:00 Does anyone want to make the Men's Tour

ATP Top 10 Rankings (Post-US Open) Sep 16, 2026 01:04:04 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his post-US Open ATP Top 10 Rankings. He breaks down the difficulty of organizing #5-#10 in the rankings, offers his thoughts on the 2026 season of each of his Top 10 men to date, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes 2026 Big Picture - 3:25 #1 Jannik Sinner - 9:30 #2 Carlos Alcaraz - 16:00 #3 Alex Zverev - 19:10 #4 Ben Shelton - 22:50 #5 Novak Djok

WTA Top 10 Rankings (Post-US Open) Sep 15, 2026 52:18 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his post-US Open WTA Top 10 Rankings. He breaks down Rybakina's ascent to World #1, offers his thoughts on the 2026 season of each of his Top 10 women to date, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes #1 Elena Rybakina - 3:40 #2 Aryna Sabalenka - 10:27 #3 Coco Gauff - 16:50 #4 Mirra Andreeva - 23:00 #5 Jessica Pegula - 29:35 #6 Linda Noskova - 33:55 #7

ATP Stock Up, Stock Down (post- US Open edition) Sep 15, 2026 45:04 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin plays a post-US Open ATP edition of "Stock up, Stock down". He breaks down the players who did the most to change the perception of themselves with their results in New York. Players covered include the American Men, the original #NextGenATP generation, Alexander Blockx, plus SO many more!! Episode Notes Stock Up: The Americans - 3:35 Stock D

WTA Stock Up, Stock Down (Post-US Open) Sep 14, 2026 51:14 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin plays a post-US Open WTA edition of "Stock up, Stock down". He breaks down the players who did the most to change the perception of themselves with their results in New York. Players covered include Linda Noskova, Zheng Qinwen, the U23 Crew, plus SO many more!! Episode Notes Stock Up: Linda Noskova - 4:10 Stock Down: Amanda Anisimova - 15:15

2026 US Open Championship Weekend Recap Sep 14, 2026 01:01:54 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Championship Weekend at the 2026 US Open. He breaks down the relentless aggression that carried Elena Rybakina to a first US Open title. He also offers his thoughts on the pivotal second set tiebreak that allowed Zverev to separate from Shelton, where things stand in the Race to the Tour Finals, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Rybakina knocks

2026 US Open Day 12 Recap Sep 11, 2026 31:45 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 12 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down a dominant serving performance from Aryna Sabalenka. He also recap Rybakina's victory over Gauff, offers his first thoughts on the Women's Final + Final thoughts on Friday's Men's Singles Semifinals, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Sabalenka/Pegula - 3:30 Rybakina/Gauff - 13:00 Women's Final Preview -

2026 US Open Day 11 Recap Sep 10, 2026 53:14 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 9 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down exceptional performances from Qinwen Zheng and Alexander Blockx. He also power ranks all eight Singles Quarterfinal battles, names his top contenders entering the homestretch, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes The Race for WTA #1 - 2:20 Rybakina/Qinwen - 15:00 Gauff/Andreeva - 25:15 Khachanov/Blockx - 36

2026 US Open Day 10 Recap Sep 9, 2026 48:04 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 9 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down exceptional performances from Qinwen Zheng and Alexander Blockx. He also power ranks all eight Singles Quarterfinal battles, names his top contenders entering the homestretch, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Shelton/Alcaraz - 4:45 Sabalenka/Noskova - 23:10 Tiafoe/Michelsen - 31:20 Pegula/Navarro - 39:3

2026 US Open Day 9 Recap Sep 8, 2026 01:04:14 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 9 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down exceptional performances from Qinwen Zheng and Alexander Blockx. He also power ranks all eight Singles Quarterfinal battles, names his top contenders entering the homestretch, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Stats entering the QFs - 2:05 Top Performer: Qinwen Zheng - 12:50 Top Performer: Alexander Bloc

2026 US Open Day 8 Recap Sep 7, 2026 41:02 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 8 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down peak performances from Linda Noskova and Frances Tiafoe. He also offers his thoughts on a steady day for Sabalenka and Alcaraz, the continued excellence of the Americans, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Top Performer: Frances Tiafoe - 4:20 Top Performer: Linda Noskova - 13:25 Upsets - 20:15 Other Women

2026 US Open Day 7 Recap Sep 6, 2026 58:09 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 7 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down a hectic day of action for fans of American Tennis, examining the performances of Keys, Fritz, Jovic, and others. He also offers a Power Ranking of his favorite R4 matches, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Storyline #1: American Women take center stage (Keys, Jovic, Anisimova) - 4:05 Storyline #2: Ameri

2026 US open Day 6 Recap Sep 5, 2026 36:33 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 6 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down the first two big upsets of the Women's Singles draw. He also offers his thoughts on an ascending Carlos Alcaraz, previews a LOADED Day 7 of action, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Storyline #1: Two Top 10 Women's Seeds Fall - 4:10 Storyline #2: Can anyone truly threaten Alcaraz - 13:20 Upsets - 20:05

2026 US Open Day 5 Recap Sep 4, 2026 45:22 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 5 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down more deciding set success for the Women's Singles Seeds in R2. He also offers his thoughts on the wide open Men's Singles field, previews a LOADED Day 6 of action, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Storyline #1: The Women's Seeds go 9-1 in R2 deciding sets - 3:55 Storyline #2: Two more Men's Top 10 seeds

2026 US Open Day 4 Recap Sep 3, 2026 43:08 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 4 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down the stunning upset of Rafa Jodar. He also previews a LOADED R3 in the Women's Singles Draw, names his top performers from Wednesday's action, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Storyline #1: Jodar blitzed - 2:25 Storyline #2: Will be a LOADED Women's R3 - 14:45 Upsets - 24:45 Other Men's Results - 32:00 T

2026 US Open Day 3 Recap Sep 2, 2026 39:27 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 3 of the 2026 US Open. He offers his thoughts on the evening's five set battle between Zverev and Sonego. He also breaks down an impressive opening round for the Women's title contenders, shares his thoughts on the performance of the Americans, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Storyline #1: Zverev/Sonego - 4:45 Storyline #2: All the Top Wom

2026 US Open Day 2 Recap Sep 1, 2026 43:55 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 2 of the 2026 US Open. He offers his thoughts on a sensational Tsitsipas performance to upset Fils. He also breaks down the day's most impressive performances, previews Day 3's most intriguing matches, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Storyline #1: A moment for Tsitsipas - 4:40 Storyline #2: Monday's Top Performers - 13:05 Upsets - 21:25 Go

2026 US Open Day 1 Recap Aug 31, 2026 46:48 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2026 US Open. He offers his thoughts on Navone's shocking opening round upset of Djokovic. He also breaks down his most impressive performances of the day, looks at the results of the Americans/players with college ties, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Storyline #1: Djokovic falls - 2:15 Storyline #2: A few IMPRESSIVE starts - 19:

US Open Men's Singles Draw Preview Aug 29, 2026 34:45 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2026 US Open Men's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter of the draw, naming his dangerous floaters and favorite first round matches. He also offers his tournament predictions, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Zverev Quarter - 4:00 FAA Quarter - 13:25 Djokovic Quarter - 20:00 Alcaraz Quarter - 26:20 Laurel Springs Ranked among the be

US Open Women's Singles Draw Preview Aug 28, 2026 34:51 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2026 US Open Women's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter of the draw, naming his dangerous floaters and favorite first round matches. He also offers his tournament predictions, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Sabalenka Quarter - 3:15 Pegula Quarter - 12:45 Gauff Quarter - 20:45 Rybakina Quarter - 26:50 Laurel Springs Ranked among

This Week's Action + US Open Long Shots Aug 26, 2026 50:03 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down this week's action in Philadelphia, Monterrey, Winston Salem, and New York. He also offers his thoughts on long shot contenders for the US Open Title, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes WTA Philly 125K - 3:45 WTA Monterrey - 19:55 ATP Winston Salem - 25:15 US Open Women's Qualifying - 32:50 US Open Men's Qualifying - 35:15 US Open Reasonable

Let the madness begin!! Aug 25, 2026 48:10 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

New Favorites for the US Open title?! Aug 25, 2026 40:56 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

Some Cincinnati Thoughts Aug 20, 2026 52:20 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 wh

Who Are the Front Runners ft. David Kane Aug 20, 2026 01:12:30 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 othe

Brownsburg (IN) Challenger Takeaways Aug 16, 2026 27:11 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

Final Canada Thoughts + Cincinnati Preview Aug 15, 2026 52:24 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 +

A College Takeover in Canada Aug 12, 2026 29:04 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 Nakashim

All Eyes on the Throne Aug 11, 2026 42:33 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 m

Power Rankings: Canada Round of 16 Aug 8, 2026 21:09 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 stand

Two DIFFERENT Stories Aug 7, 2026 35:01 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 h

Chaos in Canada Aug 6, 2026 44:08 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

Catching Up + Canada Preview (WTA Edition) Aug 5, 2026 32:24 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 R

Catching Up + Canada Preview (ATP Edition) Aug 5, 2026 42:38 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 Ran

Drafting Summer Swing Storylines ft. Ben Rothenberg Aug 4, 2026 01:13:39 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

Things get a little funky Aug 1, 2026 28:30 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 th

Let's set a tone!! Jul 31, 2026 25:00 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 amon

Who's hot, Who's not?! Jul 30, 2026 28:52 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

The North American Hard Court Fun Begins!!!! Jul 29, 2026 45:17 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, personalizat

The Players, The Cities, The Action...Heating Up!!!! Jul 28, 2026 45:32 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 T

Bloomfield Hills QF Recap Jul 25, 2026 21:24 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. T

Now it gets fun Jul 24, 2026 31:12 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 A

They made their moves Jul 20, 2026 01:00:56 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

Abundant Opportunities for all Jul 16, 2026 36:07 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

The Week Ahead + WTA Top 10 (July Edition) Jul 15, 2026 54:54 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 Gau

The Week Ahead + ATP Top 10 (July Edition) Jul 14, 2026 01:02:22 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 -

Wimbledon Women's + Men's Championship Match Recaps Jul 12, 2026 41:05 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 am

Wimbledon Men's Semifinal Recap + Championship Weekend Preview Jul 10, 2026 34:32 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 Championshi

Wimbledon Women's Singles SF Recap Jul 9, 2026 30:16 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 Mucho

Wimbledon QF Recap + SF Preview Jul 9, 2026 40:19 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

Nine Takes for Nine Days of Wimbledon (Men's Edition) Jul 8, 2026 01:03:11 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

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