Explore every episode of the podcast The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| 2026 US Open Day 9 Recap | 08 Sep 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 Blockx - 25:50 Upsets - 34:20 Going the Distance - 40:10 Other Women's Results - 47:50 Other Men's Results - 50:55 The Americans - 51:50 Players w/College Ties - 52:45 QF Match Power Rankings - 53:05 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 2026 US Open Day 8 Recap | 07 Sep 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's Results - 26:05 Other Men's Results - 30:40 The Americans - 34:00 Players w/College Ties - 35:20 Tomorrow's H2H numbers - 35:45 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 2026 US Open Day 7 Recap | 06 Sep 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: American Men take center stage (Fritz, Tien) - 24:15 Upsets - 36:45 Going the Distance - 42:25 Other Women's Results - 45:45 Other Men's Results - 50:10 The Americans - 50:50 Players w/College Ties - 52:10 R4 Match Power Rankings - 52:40 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 2026 US open Day 6 Recap | 05 Sep 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 Going the Distance - 24:05 Other Women's Results - 26:55 Other Men's Results - 30:00 Day 7's Best Matches - 32:45 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 2026 US Open Day 5 Recap | 04 Sep 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 fall - 14:05 Upsets - 19:05 Going the Distance - 23:10 Other Women's Results - 26:10 Other Men's Results - 30:00 The Americans - 36:35 Players w/College Ties - 38:25 Day 6's Best Matches - 39:15 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 2026 US Open Day 4 Recap | 03 Sep 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 The Americans - 37:10 Players w/College Ties - 38:55 Day 5's Best Matches - 39:50 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 2026 US Open Day 3 Recap | 02 Sep 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 Women's Contenders reach R2 - 12:30 Upsets - 25:35 Going the Distance - 27:05 Other Women's Results - 30:05 Other Men's Results - 32:10 The Americans - 34:20 Players w/College Ties - 36:50 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 2026 US Open Day 2 Recap | 01 Sep 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 Going the Distance - 24:20 Other Women's Results - 30:10 Other Men's Results - 32:35 The Americans - 35:55 Players w/College Ties - 38:05 Day 3's Best Matches - 39:20 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 2026 US Open Day 1 Recap | 31 Aug 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 - 19:05 Storyline #3: Toby Samuel - 31:20 Going the Distance - 36:30 Other Women's Results - 39:25 Other Men's Results - 41:40 The Americans - 43:05 Players w/College Ties - 44:45 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| US Open Men's Singles Draw Preview | 29 Aug 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 Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| US Open Women's Singles Draw Preview | 28 Aug 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 Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| This Week's Action + US Open Long Shots | 26 Aug 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 Long Shots - 41:15 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Let the madness begin!! | 25 Aug 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 - 30:30 US Open Men's Qualifying - 34:50 US Open Mixed Doubles - 37:25 US Open "Make or Break" All Stars - 40:20 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| New Favorites for the US Open title?! | 25 Aug 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 - 15:15 Fils brings home Cincy title - 24:20 Other ATP Cincinnati takeaways - 32:25 The case for an American sweep in NY - 36:00 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Some Cincinnati Thoughts | 20 Aug 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 Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Who Are the Front Runners ft. David Kane | 20 Aug 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 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Brownsburg (IN) Challenger Takeaways | 16 Aug 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 takes - 21:20 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Final Canada Thoughts + Cincinnati Preview | 15 Aug 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 + other ATP takes - 26:10 WTA Cincinnati Preview - 39:30 ATP Cincinnati Preview - 46:10 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| A College Takeover in Canada | 12 Aug 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 Nakashima reaches b2b SFs - 22:25 Rybakina survives + Gauff advances - 25:05 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| All Eyes on the Throne | 11 Aug 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 moment? - 22:05 Top US Open Contenders: Rybakina, Svitolina, or Osaka - 29:55 Is it time to be worried about Sabalenka? - 36:20 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Power Rankings: Canada Round of 16 | 08 Aug 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 Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Two DIFFERENT Stories | 07 Aug 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 half) - 35:00 A surprise Men's SFist assured - 29:15 Friday Preview - 32:20 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Chaos in Canada | 06 Aug 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, McNally, Joint - 16:00 Fils, Mensik, Jodar, Tien, Fonseca - 26:00 Sabalenka, Rybakina, Swiatek, Gauff - 32:30 Best R3 Women's Matchups - 36:25 Best R3 Men's Matchups - 39:15 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Catching Up + Canada Preview (WTA Edition) | 05 Aug 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 Recap - 16:15 Toronto Preview - 20:25 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Catching Up + Canada Preview (ATP Edition) | 05 Aug 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 Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Drafting Summer Swing Storylines ft. Ben Rothenberg | 04 Aug 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 The Williams Sisters Plan - 29:00 US Open Mixed + Doubles - 34:30 Jodar vs. Fonseca vs. Mensik vs. Tien - 44:45 What happened to the Russian Men - 53:30 Who's the best American Man - 1:00:20 Kzoo Field - 1:06:35 Is this the Jessica Pegula window - 1:07:50 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Things get a little funky | 01 Aug 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 Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Let's set a tone!! | 31 Jul 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 Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Who's hot, Who's not?! | 30 Jul 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 Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The North American Hard Court Fun Begins!!!! | 29 Jul 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 Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Players, The Cities, The Action...Heating Up!!!! | 28 Jul 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 Title Winners emerge - 32:30 Korpatsch wins Hamburg - 42:40 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Bloomfield Hills QF Recap | 25 Jul 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 Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Now it gets fun | 24 Jul 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 ATP Kitzbuhel - 26:40 ATP Challengers + WTA 125K - 28:25 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| They made their moves | 20 Jul 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 WTA 125Ks + other Challengers - 58:05 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Abundant Opportunities for all | 16 Jul 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 Bastad - 29:00 ATP Umag - 30:05 WTA 125Ks (Kitzbuhel, Istanbul, Rome) - 31:40 ATP Challengers (Granby, Pozoblanco, Bunschoten, Cordenons) - 33:10 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Week Ahead + WTA Top 10 (July Edition) | 15 Jul 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
Honorable Mention: Anisimova, Keys, Bencic, Osaka, Mboko, Jovic, Cirstea, Krejickova WTA Athens - 46:30 WTA Iasi - 49:50 WTA 125Ks - 52:05 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Week Ahead + ATP Top 10 (July Edition) | 14 Jul 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
ATP Gstaad - 49:30 ATP Bastad - 51:40 ATP Umag - 55:25 Lincoln CH + ATP Challengers - 57:20 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Wimbledon Women's + Men's Championship Match Recaps | 12 Jul 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 Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Wimbledon Men's Semifinal Recap + Championship Weekend Preview | 10 Jul 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 Championship Preview - 30:40 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Wimbledon Women's Singles SF Recap | 09 Jul 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 Muchova/Gauff - 4:10 Noskova/Kostyuk - 15:05 Muchova/Noskova first thoughts - 21:50 Final Men's SF thoughts - 25:50 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Wimbledon QF Recap + SF Preview | 09 Jul 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 Zverev vs. Fery - 33:15 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Nine Takes for Nine Days of Wimbledon (Men's Edition) | 08 Jul 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
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| Nine Takes for Nine Days of Wimbledon (Women's Edition) | 08 Jul 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
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| Wimbledon Day 3 Recap | 01 Jul 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 cruising - 20:10 Upsets - 29:55 Going the Distance - 34:55 Other Women's Results - 37:15 Other Men's Results - 38:30 Americans + Players w/College Ties - 40:40 Day 4 Preview - 42:00 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Wimbledon Day 2 Recap | 01 Jul 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 - 27:15 Storyline #3: Rybakina, Swiatek, and 6 other seeds survive deciding sets - 35:10 Upsets - 45:31 Going the Distance - 49:40 Other Women's Results - 51:15 Other Men's Results - 52:06 Americans + Players w/College Ties - 54:25 Day 3 Preview - 58:50 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Wimbledon Day 1 Recap | 30 Jun 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: Brutal Day for the Brits - 34:20 Upsets - 40:45 Going the Distance - 45:05 Other Women's Results - 46:10 Other Men's Results - 47:10 Americans + Players w/College Ties - 49:00 Day 2 Preview - 50:05 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Wimbledon Men's Singles Draw Preview | 28 Jun 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 - 47:55 Championship Weekend Predictions - 55:55 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Wimbledon Women's Singles Draw Preview | 28 Jun 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 Quarter - 58:15 Championship Weekend Predictions - 1:09:55 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| What's up this weekend | 13 Jun 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 Challengers - 22:45 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| ATP Halfway Mark Award Show | 12 Jun 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 Disappointment - 34:45 Biggest Questions for the second half - 42:35 Grading the Season Thus Far - 44:30 Laurel Springs Find Cracked Racquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||