Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]

Ben Rothenberg, author of the new book  Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to finding Her Power and Her Voice,  joins the show to discuss the exceptional new reporting found within his biography, speculate about Naomi Osaka’s 2nd Act, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Undertaking such a projec...

Baylor Men’s Tennis Head Coach  Michael Woodson joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to reflect on his team’s 2023, discuss expectations in Waco entering a new season, look at some of the changes on the horizon in college sports, and so much more!!  Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Reflecting on 2023 -...

Michigan State Men’s Tennis Head Coach  Harry Jadun joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss a MASSIVE summer and fall for his program, how his recruiting pitch has changed, conference realignment, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Transition to HC - 1:30 Michigan State Recruiti...

2x ATP Singles Finalist and current ATP #51 Yannick Hanfmann joins the show to discuss his breakout 2023 season, attempting to gameplan against Alcaraz and Sinner, goals for the offseason, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: What This Year Meant - 2:00 Did Something Change? - 6:56 Play...

2023 French Open Men’s Doubles Champion + ATP World #1 Doubles Player Austin Krajicek joins the show to chat through his breakout 2023 campaign, plans for the offseason/2024, improving the mental side of his game, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited t...

Dallas Open  Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss the impact of the tournament’s new status as a 500-level event, the changes planned for the event’s future, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner wi...

Midland Tennis Center Executive Director Jeff Rekeweg + Dow Tennis Classic Tournament Director Alex Guthrie join Alex Gruskin to preview the 2023 Dow Tennis Classic. The guys discuss the history of the event, the importance of engaging the Midland community to the success of the event, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win so...

Global Performance Group Founder and ATP Physiotherapist Dr. Leland Snaider joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his role as a physiotherapist on the ATP Tour, breakdown the many different aspects of recovery, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are exci...

6x Slam Champion  and current ATP #5 Doubles Player Rajeev Ram joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his run to the 2023 US Open Title, Davis Cup experience, thoughts on how the game has changed throughout his career, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Winning 3rd-Straight US...

Pepperdine Men’s Tennis  Head Coach Adam Schaechterle joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview this weekend’s Malibu Showdown. The guys also discuss the purpose of the college fall, selling college tennis to prospective players, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tou...

USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ Nationals Tournament Director Lornie Kuhle joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview this year’s National Championship Event. They discuss the event’s illustrious history, preview this year’s draw, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna...

Oklahoma Tennis Foundation Open Founder Bill Towler joins the show to preview this year’s inaugural OTF Open event, explain the inspiration for the tournament, discuss his lifelong journey in tennis, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with...

Former UCLA All-American and Mproov COO Clay Thompson and MyTennisHQ Founder Karue Sell join Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to reminisce on their time as Bruins, discuss the pros and cons of life on tour, explain why tennis players everywhere should get involved with Mproov, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR ge...

Mukund Sasikumar joins host Alex Gruskin live from the Cranbrook Tennis Classic following his Round-of-16 win. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spen...

Tennys Sandgren joins host Alex Gruskin live from the Cranbrook Tennis Classic after his Round-of-16 win. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the...

Yasutaka Uchiyama joins host Alex Gruskin live from the Cranbrook Tennis Classic following his Round-of-16 win. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spe...

Tristan Schoolkate joins host Alex Gruskin live from the Cranbrook Tennis Classic following his Round-of-16 win. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has sp...

Omar Jasika joins host Alex Gruskin live from the Cranbrook Tennis Classic. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching an...

Tristan Schoolkate joins host Alex Gruskin live from the Cranbrook Tennis Classic. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researc...

Denis Kudla joins host Alex Gruskin live from the Cranbrook Tennis Classic. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching an...

Tennys Sandgren joins host Alex Gruskin live from the Cranbrook Tennis Classic. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researchin...

Mukund Sasikumar joins host Alex Gruskin live from the Cranbrook Tennis Classic. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researchi...

Emilio Gomez joins host Alex Gruskin live from the Cranbrook Tennis Classic. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching a...

Ernesto Escobedo joins host Alex Gruskin live from the Cranbrook Tennis Classic. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researchi...

Alexis Galarneau joins host Alex Gruskin live from the Cranbrook Tennis Classic. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researchi...