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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Third Best ATP Prospect Draft ft. Gill GrossMonday Match Analysis Host and Tennis Channel Contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin for the first-annual “Third Best ATP Prospect Draft”. The guys alternate drafting top ATP Prospects, arguing the case for why each player is or isn’t poised for success over the next decade.Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Criteria - 4:50Sinner vs. Alcaraz - 11:14The Dr...2024-09-231h 30The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]2024 Olympic Games Men’s Preview ft. Ben RothenbergNo Challenges Remaining Host and Author Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview the 2024 Olympic Men’s Singles and Doubles Competitions. Alex also went on Ben’s show to preview the Women’s events. Make sure to checkout the No Challenges Remaining Podcast to hear their thoughts on everything else to come in Paris!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Do the...2024-07-2645 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Playing Out 2024 Wimbledon Scenarios ft. Gill GrossMonday Match Analysis Host and Tennis Channel Contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to play out potential scenarios entering Wimbledon. They talk through the most likely finals, discuss the prospects of the American Men, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks:Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay cur...2024-06-2856 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]2024 French Open R16 Recap + QF Preview ft. Gill GrossMonday Match Analysis Host + Tennis Channel Contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2024 Roland Garros Round of 16 + preview the Quarterfinals!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Era of parity vs. Era of Consolidation - 4:20Novak F’n Djokovic - 16:50De Minaur - 27:29Zverev keeps on Zvereving - 32:12Gauff - 37:33Swia...2024-06-0453 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Phoenix, Sinner vs. Alcaraz, and the ATP Top 8 ft. Gill GrossMonday Match Analysis Host and Tennis Channel Contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2024 Arizona Tennis Classic. They breakdown the reasons for a rising Nuno Borges, look a resurgent Matteo Berrettini, discus who else impressed, plus so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Phoenix 175K - 5:00Berrettini - 22:26Atmane - 31:50Vukic, Sv...2024-03-211h 09The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]2024 Australian Open Day 11 Recap [Quarterfinals]Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 11 of the 2024 Australian Open. He breaks down each of the day’s Quarterfinal SIngles Battles, previews Day 12’s Women’s Singles SFs, and so much more!!This episode is now available in video format on the Cracked Racquets YouTube channel. Watch and subscribe by clicking here.Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Zverev/Alcaraz...2024-01-2458 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]2024 Australian Open Day 10 Recap [Quarterfinals]Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 10 of the 2024 Australian Open. He breaks down each of the day’s Quarterfinal Singles Battles, offers his first thoughts on our first two Semifinal Matchups, and so much more!!This episode is now available in video format on the Cracked Racquets YouTube channel. Watch and subscribe by clicking here.Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:2024-01-2349 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Round-of-16 Recap + Quarterfinal Preview ft. David Kane [2024 Australian Open]Tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the Round of 16 + preview the Quarterfinals of the 2024 Australian Open Singles Draws. They rank their favorite quarterfinal battles, discuss their favorite storylines to date, plus so much more!!This episode is now available in video format on the Cracked Racquets YouTube channel. Watch and subscribe by clicking here.Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!...2024-01-231h 19The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]2024 Australian Open Day 7 Recap [4th Round]Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 7 of the 2024 Australian Open. He offers his thoughts on Noskova’s three-set upset victory over Swiatek, a wide-open Top Half of the Women’s Singles draw, a chaotic day of men’s upsets, and so much more!!This episode is now available in video format on the Cracked Racquets YouTube channel. Watch and subscribe by clicking here.Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!2024-01-211h 00The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]2024 Australian Open Day 5 Recap [3rd Round]Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 5 of the 2024 Australian Open. He offers his thoughts on a marathon Medvedev victory, the shocking upsets of Rybakina/Pegula, the continued survival of the Top Men’s Seeds, and SO much more!!This episode is now available in video format on the Cracked Racquets YouTube channel. Watch and subscribe by clicking here.Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Ep...2024-01-181h 15The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Top 10 Power Rankings: 2024 Aus Open Men’s Singles Edition ft. Chris OddoWriter for Tennis Majors + Host of The Lucky Letcord Podcast Chris Oddo joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to offer their Top 10 Power Rankings heading into the 2024 Australian Open Men’s Singles Event. They breakdown their lists into tiers, discuss the players best positioned to pull off a big upset, talk a little Lions/Michigan Football, plus so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:2024-01-111h 15The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]2023 State of the Union: #NextGenWTA Edition ft. David KaneTennis.com and Tennis Channel Editorial Producer David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2023 season for the original #NextGenWTA crew (Born 1996-1999). They discuss what sort of window remains for anyone to win a slam, expectations for 2024, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Grade #NextGenWTA Season Overall - 11:57The Big Guns - 16:08Back Fr...2023-12-0857 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]2023 State of the Union: #NextGenATP Edition ft. Ed McGroganTennis.com and Tennis Channel Senior Editorial Manager Ed McGrogan joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2023 season for the original #NextGenATP crew (Born 1996-1999). They discuss what sort of window remains for anyone to win a slam, expectations for 2024, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Grade #NextGenATP Season Overall - 7:01The Big Guns - 20:35Is Th...2023-12-071h 10The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]2023 ATP Award Show ft. David Kane & Gill GrossTennis.com Editorial Producer David Kane + Tennis Channel Contributor Gill Gross join Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin for the 2023 ATP Award Show. The guys discuss the season’s Player of the Year, Most Improved, Newcomer, Best Rivalry, and SO much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Grade the 2023 ATP Season - 4:38Player of the Year - 12:20Biggest Disappointment - 19:08Be...2023-12-041h 04The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]2023 WTA Award Show ft. David Kane & Gill GrossTennis.com Editorial Producer David Kane + Tennis Channel Contributor Gill Gross join Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin for the 2023 WTA Award Show. The guys discuss the season’s Player of the Year, Most Improved, Newcomer, Best Rivalry, and SO much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Value of this season - 4:00Award Show - 7:55Player of the Year - 8:00Bi...2023-12-011h 01The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]2023 ATP Tour Finals Recap ft. David KaneTennis.com and Tennis Channel Editorial Producer David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2023 ATP Tour Finals. They grade the 2023 season’s of each participant, discuss some of the biggest storylines coming out of the event, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDisc...2023-11-221h 14The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]WTA Tour Finals Recap ft. David KaneTennis.com and Tennis Channel Editorial Producer David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2023 WTA Tour Finals. They grade the 2023 season’s of each participant, discuss ways to improve the event moving forward, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Racquets magazine’s demise - 2:00Swiatek - 14:42Sabalenka - 24:44Pegula - 34:58Gauf...2023-11-151h 10The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]The Race for the ATP Finals FT. David KaneTennis.com and Tennis Channel Editorial Producer David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to make the case for the ideal 2023 ATP Tour Finals Field. They discuss the significance of this year’s event, share their thoughts on the WTA Elite Trophy event in Zhuhai, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:What the Race Actually Looks Like - 9:14Ruble...2023-10-241h 23The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Emergency Pod: What a Sunday in Cincinnati!!!!Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin records an emergency edition of The Mini-Break Podcast to breakdown a SPECTACULAR Championship Sunday in Cincinnati.Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the...2023-08-2128 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Catching Up ft. Gill GrossMonday Match Analysis Host and Tennis Channel contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap last week’s ATP 1000 in Canada. The guys talk Sinner’s first M1000 title, discuss the week’s most intriguing developments, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode BookmarksSinner: Has Anything Changed - 3:48De Min, ADF, or TP: Who Intrigued the Most - 1...2023-08-1641 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Reflections from Days 1 + 2 in the boothCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews an action-packed week on the WTA and ATP Tours. He previews the draws in Hamburg, Atlanta, Umag, Lausanne, and Warsaw, offers his reflections from Days 1 + 2 at Tennis Channel Studios, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode BookmarksATP Hamburg - 5:52ATP Atlanta - 16:26WTA Warsaw - 26:08WTA Hamburg...2023-07-2640 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]It’ll Be Jabeur vs. Vondrousova [2023 Wimbledon Final Preview] ft. Chris OddoLucky Letcord Podcast Host and Writer Chris Oddo joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the Wimbledon Women’s SFs + preview Thursday’s Men’s SFs. They offer their thoughts on what allowed Jabeur to overcome another deficit, discuss the continued progression of Vondrousova, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode BookmarksHow surprised are you by this final - 1:15Sabale...2023-07-1336 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]2023 French Open Recap ft. David KaneTennis.com and Tennis Channel Editorial Producer David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2023 French Open. They offer their thoughts on the Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals, discuss the biggest winners and disappointments from the event, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis A...2023-06-131h 31The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]The Match of the Decade?! ft. Gill Gross (2023 French Open Men’s QF Recap)Tennis Channel Contributor and Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap Tuesday’s Men’s Quarterfinal matches + preview the impending Alcaraz/Djokovic Semifinal. They discuss what has allowed Alcaraz/Djokovic to succeed in Paris, preview their 2nd career matchup, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Djokovic/Alcaraz Preview - 6:34Djokovic/Khachanov - 15:3...2023-06-0756 min
Bleav in Pro WrestlingBleav in Pro Wrestling | Brock Lesnar takes out Cody Rhodes; Seth Rollins advances to Night of ChampionsCody Rhodes is out of the World Heavyweight Championship picture, at least for now, thanks to Brock Lesnar. A rematch of their violent clash at Backlash has now been set for Night of Champions. Speaking of which, Seth Rollins has already punched his ticket for the World Championship opportunity in Saudi Arabia. Who from SmackDown will join him? Who should join him?
The Man has come back around to kick Trish Stratus' ass, but when will that match take place? Rhea Ripley has a new challenger it seems, but there's still been no announcement regarding a Title...2023-05-1250 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Who is the Best Player in Men’s Tennis ft. Gill GrossMonday Match Analysis Host and Tennis Channel Contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to debate who currently sits at the top of the Men’s Tennis World. They discuss the arguments of each fan base, chat about a rising Holger Rune, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDi...2023-04-251h 02The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]DRAMA in Monte Carlo w/David KaneTennis.com and Tennis Channel Editorial Producer David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss a dramatic 48 hours in Monte Carlo. They breakdown all aspects of the Medvedev/Zverev drama, offer their thoughts on each of the Singles Semifinalists, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Appa...2023-04-151h 16The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Sinner/Alcaraz + Miami Finals Previews ft. Gill GrossMonday Match Analysis Host and Tennis Channel contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown Jannik Sinner’s thrilling three-set victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the Miami Open Semifinal. They discuss the tactics of the match, preview the Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis...2023-04-011h 05The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Top 5 Men’s Contenders at Indian Wells ft. Gill GrossMonday Match Analysis Host and Tennis Channel Contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to name their Top 5 Contenders for the Indian Wells Men’s Singles Title.Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Gruskin’s Top 5
Daniil Medvedev
Jannik Sinner
Hubert Hurkacz
Cam Norrie
Carlos Alcaraz
Gill’s Top 5
Carlos Alcaraz
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Daniil Medvedev
Taylor Fritz
Jannik Sinner
This...2023-03-081h 07The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]WTA Peaks in 2022 ft. Geoff ChizeverTennis Channel play-by-play commentator and producer Geoff Chizever joins host Alex Gruskin to whether certain WTA Players did or did not peak during the 2022 season. They debate which career-seasons in 2022 feel replicable, play an entertaining tennis-centric edition of “Would You Rather?!”, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Ra...2022-12-061h 11The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Pegula Takes Guadalajara + WTA Stats Deep DiveCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps last weekend’s WTA Championship action in Guadalajara. He discusses Pegula finally securing a signature title-run, breaks down a massive week for Maria Sakkari, offers a few takeaways from the 2022 WTA Stats leaderboard, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:7:40 - WTA Guadalajara33:45 - Tour Finals Set This episode broug...2022-10-2441 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]The Rise of the #NextGenATP2.0Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin discusses a brilliant Championship Weekend on the ATP Tour. He takes a deep dive into the rise of Generation #NextGen2.0, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:10:45 - ATP Stockholm 26:45 - ATP Antwerp 39:30 - ATP Napoli This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDisco...2022-10-2451 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]The Jockeying ContinuesCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Friday’s Quarterfinal results in Stockholm, Naples, Antwerp, and Guadalajara. He breaks down a great day for the Italian men in Naples, reflects on the outstanding QFs in Stockholm, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:6:40 - ATP Napoli29:25 - ATP Stockholm 42:15 - ATP Antwerp 46:25 - WTA Guadala...2022-10-221h 00The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Rewarding ConsistencyCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Thursday’s results in Guadalajara, Stockholm, Antwerp, and Napoli. He dives into Jessica Pegula’s 2022 season, breaks down an action-packed lineup in Stockholm, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:6:40 - WTA Guadalajara 29:25 - ATP Stockholm 42:15 - ATP Antwerp 46:25 - ATP NapoliThis episo...2022-10-2151 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]The Chase for the Championships ContinuesCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his preview of this week’s WTA and ATP action in Guadalajara, Antwerp, Napoli, and Stockholm. He discusses the players and storylines he’ll be watching most closely, recaps the first few days of this week’s play, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:6:15 - WTA Guadalajara 27:30 - ATP Antwerp 34:00 - ATP Napoli ...2022-10-2038 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Ending on a High-NoteCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin plays catchup and offers his thoughts on this past weekend’s Championship action in San Diego (WTA), Florence (ATP), Gijon (ATP)< >Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:12:45 - WTA San Diego37:00 - ATP Florence54:00 - ATP Gijon1:05:00 - WTA Cluj-Napoca This episode brought to you by:Tennis Point...2022-10-191h 09The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Top 5 ITA All-American Storylines ft. John ParsonsCracked Racquets Returning Champion John Parsons joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2022 ITA All-American Championships. The guys name their five biggest storylines coming out of the event, discuss which programs emerged from the week looking the strongest, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:13:00 - UNC Women27:00 - The Freshman Men are That Good, the Women?! 41:10 - Tex...2022-10-131h 08The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]One Month to GoCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the first two days of action in San Diego, Cluj-Napoca, Florence, and Gijon. He examines the continued struggles of Maria Sakkari, discusses who’s looked so far, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:9:00 - WTA San Diego28:30 - WTA Cluj-Napoca34:10 - ATP Gijon38:45 - ATP Florence2022-10-1241 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Once Again Playing Catch Up ft. Gill GrossMonday Match Analysis Host and Tennis Channel Contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap a jam-packed weekend of action in the pro tennis world. They offer their thoughts on Djokovic’s 2022 season, debate the seasons of Tsitsipas and Rublev, discuss the return to form of Krejcikova, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:5:40 - Djokovic's Best Still Better Than Everyone on H...2022-10-111h 26The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Yeah, It’s One of THOSE WeeksCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Wednesday’s action across the WTA and ATP Tours. He discusses the continued progress of Karolina Muchova, breaks down a thrilling battle between Tsitsipas and Nardi, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:4:55 - WTA Ostrava 22:00 - WTA Monastir 29:45 - ATP Tokyo 35:30 - ATP Astana This epi...2022-10-0642 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Tennis-Point Tuesday: Simply Stunning ft. Nate WalrothTennis-Point’s Nate Walroth joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview a simply stunning week of tennis on the WTA and ATP Tours. The guys breakdown each of the week’s tour-level draws in Ostrava (!!!), Monastir, Astana, and Tokyo, offer their predictions, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:16:10 - ATP Astana35:00 - ATP Tokyo48:30 - WTA Ostrava1:00...2022-10-051h 08The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]A HOT Start to OctoberCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down an electric Monday on the WTA and ATP Tours. He discusses two fantastic three-set battles in Ostrava between Azarenka/Alexandrova and Keys/Rybakina. He also offers his thoughts on a busy day in Astana, quality play in Tokyo and Monastir, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis Po...2022-10-0441 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]It Looked Good EverywhereCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on a jam-packed weekend of Championship action across the WTA and ATP Tours. He explains why he believes Krejcikova is BACK, looks at breakthrough titles for Nishioka, Heusler, and Sheriff, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adi...2022-10-031h 13The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Let’s Get Back on Track w/Nate WalrothCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the plethora of action happening this week on the WTA and ATP Tours. He discusses the many vacillations in Sakkari’s recent performances, examines a breakout week for a pair of former Illinois Men’s Tennis All-Americans, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis ...2022-09-2955 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]What Matters to the Casual Fan ft. Ben BeltserLong-time Nadal Scholar, casual tennis fan, and Gruskin’s College Roommate Ben Beltser joins Gruskin to discuss what storylines have broken through with casual tennis fans this season. They discuss the rise of Alcaraz and Swiatek, debate which Americans possess the highest upside, and SO much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets...2022-09-291h 31The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Latest News Roundup ft. Nate WalrothHost Alex Gruskinis joined by Tennis-Point's Nate Walroth to discuss the latest headlines from the professional tennis world.Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusio...2022-09-2839 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Final Laver Cup Thoughts + Who Won Last Week?!Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final thoughts on all of last weekend’s action. He explains why he views this year’s Laver Cup as an unequivocal success, talks through the significance of title runs from Samsonova (WTA Tokyo) and Nakshima (ATP San Diego), and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis ...2022-09-2756 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Laver Cup Day 2 + Plenty of Brilliance ElsewhereCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Laver Cup Day 2 plus a plethora of other action happening across the professional tennis world. He sets the scene for a blockbuster Tokyo Final, looks at a dominant Djokovic at Laver Cup, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes...2022-09-2537 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]The Federer Finale!!!! [Laver Cup Day 1 Recap]Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2022 Laver Cup. He offers his thoughts on Roger Federer’s Grand Finale, discusses each of the day’s singles matches, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today...2022-09-2426 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]The Storylines Really Never Stop ComingCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down the plethora of storylines that have emerged this week on the WTA and ATP Tours. He looks at the continued success of this week’s SFists in Tokyo, talks about a big week for a couple of young Americans in San Diego, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis Point2022-09-2432 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]How a Year-End Run Should LookCracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on another exciting Championship Weekend in the Pro Tennis world. He explains why Linda Fruhvirtova is here to stay, talks about a resurgent Ugo Humbert, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Vis...2022-09-2152 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Now’s the Time to LingerWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Thursday’s matches from across levels in the pro tennis world. He breaks down the mechanics of Friedsam’s upset victory over Raducanu, looks at a thriving Diane Parry, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some F...2022-09-1627 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]BREAKING NEWS: Roger Federer Set to Retire at the 2022 Laver Cup [Live Reaction]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Join host Alex Gruskin and contributor Nate Walroth as they discuss Roger Federer's retirement announcement.Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tenni...2022-09-1528 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Top Seeds Play the RoleWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Wednesday’s matches from across levels in the pro tennis world. He explains how top seeds Elena Rybakina and Beatriz Haddad Maia looked the part the Portoroz, runs through the day’s ATP Challenger action, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review...2022-09-1542 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]The 2022 Home Stretch BeginsWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sets the scene for this week in the professional tennis world. He previews the draws for the WTA 250 events in Portoroz and Chennai, discusses which ATP Challenger action he’s monitoring most closely, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some...2022-09-1434 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Recapping the 2022 US Open Finals ft. David KaneWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Tennis.com Editorial Producer David Kane joins the show to help Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recap the 2022 US Open Championships. The two breakdown the performances by Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz, debate who is the best American on the ATP tour moving forward, answer listener questions, and more!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review fo...2022-09-131h 41The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]This F’ing Kid ft. Gill Gross [2022 US Open Men's Semifinals Recap]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Monday Match Analysis + Tennis Channel Contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap Day 12 of the 2022 US Open. They analyze another standout performance from teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz, discuss the ruthless efficiency of Casper Ruud, take stock of the many talented American men, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the re...2022-09-101h 35The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]It’s #1 vs. #2 for the Women’s Singles Title [2022 US Open Day 11 Recap]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 11 of the 2022 US Open. He offers his thoughts on Swiatek’s come-from-behind victory over Sabalenka, shares his reflections on a controlled performance from Ons Jabeur, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!2022-09-1044 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]The Future is BRIGHT!!!! [2022 US Open Day 10 Recap]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on a magnificent Day 10 of the 2022 US Open. He marvels at Alcaraz’s five-set thriller over Sinner, explains why New York Sabalenka is a different player, talks about peak performances from Tiafoe and Swiatek, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a ch...2022-09-091h 02The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]We Have a Favorite!! [2022 US Open Day 9 Recap]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Day 10 of the 2022 US Open. He explains why he thinks Caroline Garcia has become the unequivocal player to beat, marvels at the steadiness of Khachanov/Kyrgios, discusses comfortable victories for Jabeur and Ruud, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a...2022-09-0751 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]There Will Be a New Champion [2022 US Open Day 8 Recap]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Tennis-Point’s Nate Walroth joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap Day 8 of the 2022 US Open. They offer their reactions to Frances Tiafoe’s dramatic upset victory over Nadal, the impending Alcaraz/Sinner QF, Iga’s level thus far, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FRE...2022-09-061h 11The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Down Goes Another Champ [2022 US Open Day 7 Recap]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets contributor David Gertler joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap Day 7 of the 2022 US Open. They offer their thoughts on where things stand entering week 2, offer their thoughts on last night’s Kyrgios/Medvedev thriller, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR ge...2022-09-051h 12The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]New (And Old) Kids on the Block [2022 US Open Day 6 Recap]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his reflections from Day 6 of the 2022 US Open. He explains why Shapovalov remains as polarizing as any ATP player, looks at the rise of the #NextGenATP2.0, talks through a good day for the WTA’s old guard, runs through the rest of the day’s results, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In additi...2022-09-041h 14The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]It Can’t Be Over…Can It?! [2022 US Open Day 5 Recap]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his reflections from Day 5 of the 2022 US Open. He shares his many takeaways from Tomljanovic’s three-set victory over Serena, explains how many of the pre-tournament Women’s Contenders have lived up to their billing, runs through the rest of the day’s notable results, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your...2022-09-031h 03The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]A Good Day for the Americans [2022 US Open Day 4 Recap]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his reflections from Day 4 of the 2022 US Open. He explains why Aryna Sabalenka remains a viewing experience unlike any other, looks at the thriving #NextGenATP2.0 American men, discusses the players who missed out on major opportunities this season, runs through the rest of the day’s notable results, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app...2022-09-021h 02The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]How Fun Was That!? [2022 US Open Day 3 Recap]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his reflections from Day 3 of the 2022 US Open. He shares his thoughts on a miraculous three-set victory for Serena, looks at the rise in Chinese tennis, explains how so many men’s seeds managed to survive, runs through Day 3’s other most notable results, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Tw...2022-09-011h 01The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Two Different Paths Emerge [2022 US Open Day 2 Recap]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his reflections from Day 2 of the 2022 US Open. He explains why in was another winning day for WTA parity, looks at the plethora of talented young players on the WTA, shares why Day 2 was a winning day for Men’s Singles Seeds, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Insta...2022-08-3149 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Early Narratives and What Results "Mattered" [2022 US Open Day 1 Recap]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2022 US Open. He breaks down which players won and lost the day, discuss which results actually “mattered” to the big picture, talks about the narratives the emerged, previews Day 2, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FR...2022-08-3052 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Breakthroughs EverywhereWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his takeaways from Thursday’s action in Cleveland, Granby, and Winston-Salem. He offers his match report after sitting courtside for the Pera/Kenin thriller, explains why Samsonova might just be a CONTENDER for the US Open, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a ch...2022-08-2735 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]What's Hot Heading Into New York!?Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Wednesday's WTA and ATP Tour action. He explains why Bernarda Pera and Ludmilla Samsonova enter the US Open with as much momentum as anyone, chats about why 20 year-old Jack Draper is here to stay, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for...2022-08-2534 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]The Week Before a Slam...Still Matters!!Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on this week's WTA and ATP Tour action happening in Cleveland, Granby, and Winston-Salem. He explains why this week's pre-US Open events still matter, names which players you should be watching this week, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a cha...2022-08-2432 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Breaking Down the Western & Southern WTA ResultsWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his reflections on last week’s W&S Open Women’s Singles action. He examines the continued excellence of Caroline Garcia, explains why he thinks Sabalenka has quietly gotten better in 2022, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE C...2022-08-2321 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Breaking Down the Western & Southern ATP ResultsWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on all of the Men's Singles action at the 2022 Western & Southern Open. He explains why Borna Coric is BACK, who looks good heading into NY, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!2022-08-2220 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Recapping the 2022 Ellesse Pro Tennis ChallengeWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps all the action from the 2022 Ellesse Pro Tennis Challenge.Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tenni...2022-08-2225 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]The Mini-Break - Reflections from Day 1, 2, and 3 at the Western & Southern Open (ATP Edition) + Day 3 WTA ThoughtsWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his reflections from Days 1 and 2 on the grounds of the 2022 Western & Southern Open. He names his standout performers, previews the men’s singles draws, and so much more. He also ends the podcast with reflections from Wednesday’s Day 3 actionDon’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chan...2022-08-1859 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]The Mini-Break - Reflections from Days 1 + 2 at the Western & Southern Open (WTA Edition)Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his reflections from Days 1 and 2 on the grounds of the 2022 Western & Southern Open. He names his standout performers, previews the women’s singles draws, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Th...2022-08-1837 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Making That Signature RunWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Saturday’s Semifinals at the 2022 National Bank Open. He talks about why this week in Toronto/Montreal serves as the signature run for this week’s Finalists and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!2022-08-1439 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Things Are Gettin' PhysicalWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sets the scene for this weekend’s Championship action at the National Bank Open. He names his top performers from Friday’s quarterfinal action, explains why Pablo Carreno Busta has impressed him most this week, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win...2022-08-1350 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Who Has Stood Out in CanadaWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his reflections from Thursday’s WTA and ATP action in Canada. He breaks down Beatriz Haddad Maia’s three-set upset of Swiatek, looks at the players like Halep/Kyrgios/PCB/Pegula who continue to roll, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance...2022-08-121h 06The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Seeds Start Falling in CanadaWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps a jam-packed Wednesday of WTA and ATP action in Canada. He breaks down upset victories for Kyrgios (over Medvedev) and Tommy Paul (over Alcaraz), explains why the best comparison for Gauff may be Medvedev, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to...2022-08-1154 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Heading North of the Border ft. Nate Walroth [Tennis-Point Tuesday]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Tennis-Point’s Nate Walroth joins Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview this week’s 1000-Level Events in Toronto and Montreal. They guys name the WTA and ATP players they’ll be watching most closely this week, break down the draws, offer their predictions, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review f...2022-08-1055 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]BREAKING NEWS: Serena Williams Announces Retirement After 2022 US OpenWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Tennis Points' Nate Walroth joins host Alex Gruskin to break down Serena Williams announcement to retire after the 2022 US Open.Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Tennis Point...2022-08-0921 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Before We REALLY Get GoingWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final thoughts on last week’s action in San Jose and Washington DC. He breaks down Championship performances from Daria Kasatkina, Ludmilla Samsonova, and Nick Kyrgios.Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This...2022-08-0937 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Two “Sleeping Giants” EmergeWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Friday and Saturday’s ATP action in Los Cabos and DC. He explains why Daniil Medvedev AND Nick Kyrgios look like Top 5 contenders for the US Open, marvels at the consistency of Cam Norrie, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for...2022-08-0844 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Revenge of the Russian PlayersWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Friday and Saturday’s WTA action in San Jose, Washington DC, and Iasi. He looks at a spectacular week from Shelby Rogers, discusses the revenge of the Russians (Kasatkina + Samsonova), and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win...2022-08-0743 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Miserable Weather, Delicious Tennis Pt.2 [WTA Headlines and Results]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts approaching another Championship Weekend on the WTA and ATP Tours. On Part Two of today’s show, he breaks down a fantastic week in San Jose, attempts to make sense of a whacky week in DC, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the revi...2022-08-0649 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Miserable Weather, Delicious Tennis Pt.1 [ATP Headlines and Results]Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts approaching another Championship Weekend on the WTA and ATP Tours. On Part One of today’s show, he explains what’s allowed Yoshihito Nishioka, Mikael Ymer, and JJ Wolf to thrive in DC, talks about the Top Seeds cruising in Los Cabos, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your T...2022-08-061h 04The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Tennis-Point Tuesday: Five More Events?! Why Not!! ft. Nate WalrothWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Tennis-Point’s Nate Walroth joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview this week’s WTA and ATP Tour action. They offer their thoughts on the tournaments in Washington DC, San Jose, and Los Cabos, share their predictions for the week, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win so...2022-08-031h 13The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Sinner Shines, De Minaur Rises , and RBA PersistsWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on an explosive weekend of ATP Championship Action. He shares his reflections on an exceptional weekend for Jannik Sinner, contemplates the ceiling of Alex De Minaur, looks at another steady performance from RBA, and SO much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a ch...2022-08-031h 10The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Garcia Keeps Winning As Bouzkova Breaks ThroughWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on last weekend’s WTA Championship action in Warsaw and Prague. He explains why the rising Caroline Garcia cannot be slept on during the upcoming summer hard court stretch, discusses a thriving Marie Bouzkova, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a ch...2022-08-0238 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]A GREAT Day for the WTA’s Future + Some ATP ThoughtsWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his reflections from Thursday’s WTA and ATP action. He explains his excitement regarding a plethora of talented #NextGenWTA players, looks ahead towards another exciting ATP Championship Weekend, plus so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!...2022-07-2940 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Tennis-Point Tuesday: A BUSY week ft. Nate WalrothWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Tennis-Point’s Nate Walroth joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss everything happening during BUSY week on the WTA and ATP Tour. They break down the action in Kitzbuhel, Atlanta, Warsaw, Prague, and Umag, offer their predictions, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR g...2022-07-2757 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Two Surfaces for the Price of OneWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin reflects on Tuesday’s WTA and ATP Tour action. He shares his reflections from broadcasting today’s Thiem/Shevchenko and Gasquet/Ofner matches in Kitzbuhel, offers his thoughts on an excellent day for the Americans in Atlanta, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chan...2022-07-2733 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]New Week, Same StoryWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his reflections from Monday’s Round 1 action on the WTA and ATP Tours. He breaks down three-set victories for Viktorija Golubic and Daniel Elahi Galan, discusses Monday’s surprise results, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gea...2022-07-2645 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]VERY, Very GoodWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his reflections from an exceptional weekend of WTA and ATP action. He offers his thoughts on a remarkable week from Lorenzo Musetti, breaks down the continued excellence of Casper Ruud and Bernarda Pera, praises the performance of Irina Begu, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to th...2022-07-2549 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]So Much For a Dull WeekWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his reflections from Friday’s WTA and ATP Tour action. He explains why he thinks Dominic Thiem and Anett Kontaveit are BACK, runs through a goofy day in Gstaad, sets the scene for another Championship Weekend in the pro tennis world, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram hand...2022-07-2345 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Is Friday About to be Awesome?Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Thursday’s ATP and WTA Tour Results. He chats about two exceptional upset victories from Anastasia Potapova and Diane Perry, a busy day in Gstaad, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!...2022-07-2243 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]Tennis-Point Tuesday: Lots of Clay ft. Nate WalrothWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Tennis-Point’s Nate Walroth joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss this week’s action on the ATP and WTA Tours. They breakdown the biggest storylines in Hamburg, Gstaad, and Palermo, offer their predictions for how it will all unfold, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win so...2022-07-2157 minThe Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]A Few Random ObservationsWelcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offer an assortment of his observations from the past 10 days on the ATP and WTA Tour. He shares his thoughts on last week’s Rome Challenger Final, the new generation of ATP “clay court specialists”, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handle to the review for a chance to win s...2022-07-2053 min