The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

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 00:52:18 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 00:45:04 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 00:51:14 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 00:31:45 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 00:53:14 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 00:48:04 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 00:41:02 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 00:58:09 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 00:36:33 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 00:45:22 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 00:43:08 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 00:39:27 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 00:43:55 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 00:46:48 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 00:34:45 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 00:34:51 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 00:50:03 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 00:48:10 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 00:40:56 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 00:52:20 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 00:27:11 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 00:52:24 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 00:29:04 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 00:42:33 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 00:21:09 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 00:35:01 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 00:44:08 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 00:32:24 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 00:42:38 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 00:28:30 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 00:25:00 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 00:28:52 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 00:45:17 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 00:45:32 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 00:21:24 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 00:31:12 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 00:36:07 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 00:54:54 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 00:41:05 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 00:34:32 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 00:30:16 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 00:40:19 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

Nine Takes for Nine Days of Wimbledon (Women's Edition) Jul 8, 2026 01:06:08 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:

Wimbledon Day 3 Recap Jul 1, 2026 00:45:37 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 cruisin

Wimbledon Day 2 Recap Jul 1, 2026 01:02:15 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

Wimbledon Day 1 Recap Jun 30, 2026 00:53:36 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

Wimbledon Men's Singles Draw Preview Jun 28, 2026 00:58:07 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 - 47:5

Wimbledon Women's Singles Draw Preview Jun 28, 2026 01:13:05 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 Qua

What's up this weekend Jun 13, 2026 00:25:18 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 Halfway Mark Award Show Jun 12, 2026 00:47:37 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 Disa

And then there was grass!! Jun 10, 2026 00:37:13 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

WTA Halfway Mark Award Show ft. David Kane Jun 9, 2026 01:08:28 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 Disappointme

ATP Top 10 Rankings (2026 Halfway Point) Jun 9, 2026 00:53:59 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 R

WTA Top 10 Rankings (2026 Halfway Point) Jun 8, 2026 01:03:08 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 +

2026 French Open Championship Recap Jun 8, 2026 00:54:22 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

French Open Day 11 Recap Jun 4, 2026 00:36:51 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 -

2026 French Open Day 10 Recap Jun 3, 2026 00:45:55 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

2026 French Open Quarterfinal now set Jun 2, 2026 00:42:51 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 actu

2026 French Open Middle Weekend Thoughts Jun 1, 2026 00:56:43 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, Ko

Biggest shocks of the 2026 French Open May 29, 2026 01:13:18 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

When in Rome May 14, 2026 00:36:19 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.

ATP Top 10 + ATP/WTA Rome Thoughts May 12, 2026 00:57:08 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

WTA Top 10 + WTA Rome Thoughts May 11, 2026 01:02:21 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 -

Madrid hits the homestretch May 1, 2026 00:47:28 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the upcoming Championship Weekend in Madrid. He offers his thoughts on the prospects of all four Women's Semifinalists to bring home the title. He also compares the week's of Rafa Jodar and Alexander Blockx, marvels at the continued excellence of Arthur Fils, shares an update on this week's WTA 125K and ATP Challenger Events, plus SO much more

Are match points overrated?! Apr 29, 2026 00:42:22 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps a busy Tuesday in Madrid. He offers his thoughts on Hailey Baptiste's remarkable three-set upset over World #1 Aryna Sabalenka. He also looks at another big day of results for the 2025 NextGenATP Class, previews a fascinating set of Men's Singles Quarterfinals, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Baptiste upsets Sabalenka - 7:30 Both Ruud and Tsit

Many Madrid Thoughts Apr 28, 2026 00:54:43 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the first week of action in Madrid. He breaks down a wave of early women's upsets, plus a massive week for the 2025 NextGenATP class. He also names his standout performers from the event thus far, previews the Week Two action, and SO much more!! Episode Notes Swiatek, Pegula, Gauff, Rybakina stumble - 7:15 More signature victorie

The Biggest WTA Questions FT. David Kane Apr 25, 2026 01:02:38 Tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss the biggest questions coming out of the first four months of the 2026 WTA Season. They offer their thoughts on the Andreeva/Mboko debate, break down the biggest threat to Sabalenka on clay, share their most surprising result of 2026, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Mirra Andreeva vs. Victoria Mboko - 6:45 Better Run:

What to watch for in Madrid Apr 24, 2026 00:58:33 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the biggest storylines heading into the Madrid Masters Event. He breaks down all four quarters of the Men's and Women's Singles Draws, names the players with the most on the line at this event, shares his predictions, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Alcaraz out for the clay court season - 7:00 ATP Madrid Storylines - 17:00 Sinner Quarter - 2

The Biggest ATP Questions FT. Gill Gross Apr 24, 2026 00:58:56 Monday Match Analysis Host and Tennis Channel Contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss the biggest questions coming out of the first four months of the 2026 ATP Season. They offer their thoughts on the "Who's next" argument, laying out the cases for Fils, Fonseca, Tien, Mensik, and Jodar. They also talk #4 player, most likely to get back to the Tour Finals, pl

Who is the Best American?! ft. Ben Rothenberg Apr 23, 2026 01:05:34 No Challenges Remaining Host and Bounces author Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown all things American Tennis in 2026. They offer their thoughts on who currently holds the mantel of Top American, discuss the biggest moments in American Tennis this season, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Who is the best American Woman? - 6:30 The Case for Pegula - 7:30 The Case for Gau

The Most On-Script Thursday Apr 17, 2026 00:27:56 Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on an on-script Thursday of results across the action in Stuttgart, Barcelona, Munich, and Rouen. Episode Notes WTA Stuttgart - 8:25 ATP Barcelona - 17:40 ATP Munich - 21:50 WTA Rouen - 24:00 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, persona

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