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Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]

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"Cracked Interviews" is a podcast that delves into the world of tennis, featuring interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. From top players and coaches to brand leaders and analysts, this podcast offers an inside look at the lives and careers of those who shape the game. Join host and tennis enthusiast Alex Gruskin as he sits down with some of the biggest names in tennis for in-depth conversations about their careers, the state of the game, and more! Whether you're a hardcore tennis fan or just looking to learn more about the sport, "Cracked Interviews" is the perfect podcast fo...

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Ronni Bernstein, University of Michigan [Women's Indoor Championship Press Row] 07.02.2023 35:44

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Michigan Head Coach Ronni Bernstein ahead of the 2023 ITA Women's National Indoor Championships. The two recap the team's ITA Kickoff Weekend, chat about the team's biggest strengths, 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 chanc...

Mark Weaver, Texas A&M University [Women's Indoor Championship Press Row] 07.02.2023 30:15

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Texas A&M Head Coach Mark Weaver ahead of the 2023 ITA Women's National Indoor Championships. The two recap the team's ITA Kickoff Weekend, chat about the team's biggest strengths, 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 t...

Boomer Saia, Iowa State University [Women's Indoor Championship Press Row] 07.02.2023 34:22

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Iowa State Head Coach Boomer Saia ahead of the 2023 ITA Women's National Indoor Championships. The two recap the team's ITA Kickoff Weekend, chat about the team's biggest strengths, 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...

Jamie Ashworth, Duke University [Women's Indoor Championship Press Row] 07.02.2023 41:55

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Duke Head Coach Jamie Ashworth ahead of the 2023 ITA Women's National Indoor Championships. The two recap the team's ITA Kickoff Weekend, chat about the team's biggest strengths, 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...

Biggest Storylines from the 2023 Cleveland Open ft. Tournament Director Alex Guthrie 07.02.2023 19:29

Recorded live from the 2023 Cleveland Open, host Alex Gruskin sits down with Tournament Director Alex Guthrie to discuss the biggest storylines and results from this week's tournament. 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: Swing Vision...

Aleksandar Kovacevic (ATP): Current ATP #125 and Former ITA All-American for Illinois 06.02.2023 30:41

Recorded live from the 2023 Cleveland Open, host Alex Gruskin sits down with former ITA All American Aleksandar Kovacevic after his semifinal victory over Emilio Gomez to discuss his journey navigating his first full ATP season, the improvement in his game since turning pro, and so much more! This podcast is also available in video format on the Cracked Racquets YouTube channel . You can watch the...

Alex Guthrie: Cleveland Open Tournament Director 24.01.2023 40:29

Cleveland Open Tournament Director Alex Guthrie joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview the 2023 Cleveland Open. The guys offer a behind-the-scenes look at running a Challenger Event, share their thoughts on a 2023 stacked field, 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...

Jamie Loeb (WTA): 2015 NCAA Singles Champion and current WTA #259 27.12.2022 54:58

2015 NCAA Singles Champion and current WTA #259 Jamie Loeb joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss her prolific collegiate and pro careers, returning from injury, going back to Chapel Hill to graduate, 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...

Rajeev Ram (ATP): 5x Grand Slam Champion and 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist 22.12.2022 48:36

5x Grand Slam Champion and 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Rajeev Ram joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss reaching the World #1 ranking in Doubles, his reaction to being left off the US Davis Cup Roster, playing into his late 30s, 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...

Petros Chrysochos (ATP): Cypriot Pro Player & 2018 NCAA Singles Champion 13.12.2022 1:40:26

2018 NCAA Singles Champion Petros Chrysochos joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his new venture Elite Scholars Sports Agency, reflect on his standout collegiate career, talk about transitioning to pro tennis, 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...

Alison Swain (NCAA): USC Women’s Tennis Head Coach 08.12.2022 53:13

USC Women’s Tennis Head Coach Alison Swain joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap her team’s 2022 season, discuss why she’s feeling to upbeat about her roster heading into 2023, share her thoughts on Conference Realignment, 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...

JJ Wolf: ATP World #66 06.12.2022 48:47

ATP World #66 JJ Wolf joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss making his Top 75 breakthrough, reaching a first ATP Tour Final, the continued improvements in his game, 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: Swing...

Todd Widom: Former Miami All-American and High-Performance Coach 05.12.2022 48:15

Former Miami All-American and high-performance coach Todd Widom joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to reflect on his playing career, explain his approach to developing successful players, 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...

Pam Shriver (WTA): Hall-of-Fame Player and Tennis Broadcaster 03.12.2022 37:53

Hall of Famer Pam Shriver joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss her foray into the coaching ranks, the use of performance-enhancing substances in pro tennis, 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: Swing Vision...

Nick Monroe: Former ATP #30 Doubles Player and All-American Cup Tournament Director 01.12.2022 35:37

Former ATP #30 Doubles Player and All-American Cup Tournament Director Nick Monroe joins the show to recap this year’s All-American Cup event, discuss playing until 40, chat about his plans 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!! This ep...

Kareem Allaf: Iowa Men’s Tennis Career-Wins Leader and ATP Top 800 01.12.2022 47:17

Iowa Men’s Tennis Career-Wins Leader and ATP Top 800 Kareem Allaf joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to share insight into being banned from Syria after competing against an Israeli player, how the tennis public can support him 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 cha...

JY Aubone: Former FSU All-American and Top 500 ATP Player 15.11.2022 1:22:20

Former Florida State All-American and Top 500 singles/doubles player Jean-Yves Aubone joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his prolific college career, rekindling his love for tennis, getting into coaching, 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...

Tanner Stump: Former University of Florida Men’s Associate Head Coach 11.11.2022 1:03:29

Former University of Florida Associate Head Coach and author of the College Tennis Crash Course Newsletter Tanner Stump joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his coaching tenure, the difficulties of breaking into the coaching ranks, his newest newsletter endeavor, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram h...

Fiona Crawley (NCAA): 2022 ITA All-American Women's Singles Champion [University of North Carolina] 03.11.2022 41:23

2022 ITA All-American Women's Singles Champion and Rising UNC Junior Fiona Crawley joins the show to discuss her run to the title, expectations in Chapel Hill for 2023, 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: Swing Visi...

Connor Thomson (NCAA): 2022 ITA All-American Men’s Doubles Champion [University of South Carolina] 31.10.2022 1:01:49

2022 ITA All-American Men’s Doubles Champion Connor Thomson joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss winning the title in Tulsa, the rise of South Carolina Men’s Tennis, how college tennis prepares players for the pro tour, 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 som...

Nell Miller and Amelia Rajecki (NCAA): 2022 ITA All-American Women’s Doubles Champions [NC State University] 27.10.2022 43:20

2022 ITA All-American Women’s Doubles Champions and NC State upperclassmen Nell Miller and Amelia Rajecki join Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss their title run in Cary, a behind-the-scenes look at the famed NC State “System”, expectations for 2023, 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...

Ethan Quinn (NCAA): 2022 ITA All-American Men’s Singles Champion [University of Georgia] 25.10.2022 45:26

2022 ITA All-American Men’s Singles Champion and University of Georgia Redshirt Freshman Ethan Quinn joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his title-run in Tulsa, why redshirting last season was the right decision for him, his massive 2022 season to date, 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...

Catching Up with ITA CEO Tim Russell 19.10.2022 1:00:52

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sits down with ITA CEO Tim Russell to discuss the 2022 ITA All-Americans, moving NCAA Individuals to the fall, the launch of the NAIA National Indoor Championships, 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...

Jackson Withrow: Former Texas A&M All-American and World #56 06.10.2022 1:06:09

Former Texas A&M All-American and World #56 Jackson Withrow joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss life as a Top 100 doubles player, why college tennis was the right pathway for him, 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...

Michael Zheng: American ATP Player & Columbia University Freshman [Live from 2022 Ellesse Pro Challenge] 30.09.2022 16:26

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with each of the participants of the 2022 Ellesse Pro Tennis Challenge. Today's episode features American rising ATP player (ATP #223) Jonas Forejtek. 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...