Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]

2022 NCAA Singles Champion and ATP #177 Ben Shelton joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss why now was the right time for him to turn pro, what he’s learned about his game through his first 6 months of 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!...

Former UGA All-American and World #19 Ellen Perez joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss her remarkable 2022 season to date, the struggles of pursuing doubles success without sacrificing singles play, why college tennis was the right pathway for her, 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...

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 ATP player (ATP #588) Ryan Harrison. 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:  Sw...

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with each of the participants of the 2022 Ellesse Pro Tennis Challenge. Today's episode features Czech ATP player (ATP #468) Sumit Nagal. 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 V...

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with each of the participants of the 2022 Ellesse Pro Tennis Challenge. Today's episode features Czech 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 by:  Swin...

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with each of the participants of 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:  Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Aust...

University of Michigan 5th year Patrick Maloney joins the show to discuss his breakout 2022 season, the rising Wolverines program, 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 review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by:  Swing Vision SwingVision ...

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Tommy Paul, Alex De Minaur, and Borna Coric following their first round victories at the 2022 Western & Southern 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:  Swing Vision SwingVis...

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin participates in press row at the 2022 Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. He asks questions of Rafa Nadal, Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz, Emil Ruusuvuori, Sebi Korda, and Marcos Giron. 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!...

Former ITA All-American and ATP #201 Rinky Hijikata joins the show to discuss his incredible run over the past 18 months, his prolific college career, transitioning to the pros, an update on the Parramatta Eels, 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!! T...

ATP Top 50 Player and 20 year-old American Brandon Nakashima joins the show to discuss his successful European Swing, reflections from his first two seasons on tour, the value of the SoCal Pro Circuit, 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 episod...

2021 US Open Doubles Finalist Caty McNally joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss her participation in this week’s Madison Keys Court of Dreams Celebration of Tennis Event , reflections from her first year on tour, preparing for the summer, and so much more!! Watch the interview on YouTube by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add...

3x ATP Doubles Champ Nathan Healey joins the show to preview this week’s Madison Keys Court of Dreams Celebration of Tennis Event. He also discusses the mental taxation of life on the pro tour, his approach to 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...

2017 US Open Finalist Madison Keys joins the show to discuss her upcoming Court of Dreams Celebration of Tennis event. She chats about the origins of the idea, explains why her charity work has remained an essential aspect of her life, and so much more!! Watch the interview on YouTube by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitte...

Former BYU All-American and SoCal Pro Circuit benefactor Bruce Kleege joins the show to discuss his support for the SoCal Pro Circuit, the importance of providing professional opportunities to aspiring 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!! Th...

Jack Kramer Club Director of Tennis and Former USC Men’s Tennis HC Peter Smith joins the show to discuss this week’s SoCal Pro Circuit Event, reflect on his prolific coaching career, 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 Channel’s Paul Annacone joins the show to discuss the 2022 SoCal Pro Circuit, explain the importance of providing pro opportunities to aspiring players, share some 2022 Wimbledon thoughts, 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 brou...

2022 NCAA D1 Women’s Singles Champion Peyton Stearns joins the show to discuss her run to the NCAA title, winning back-to-back Team Championships with Texas, making the decision to turn pro, 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 t...

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Adam Steinberg about his team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews b...

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Mark Weaver about his team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by c...

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Sara O'Leary about her team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by...

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coaches Audra Cohen & Jose Gracia about their team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-...

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Aleke Tsoubanos about her team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews...

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Amanda Augustus about her team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews...

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Sam Paul about his team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clic...