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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

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"The Mini-Break" is a daily podcast that brings you the latest news and analysis from the world of tennis. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin, this podcast covers the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from both college and professional tennis. Each episode features in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the latest happenings in the world of tennis, as well as interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. From top players and coaches to analysts and brand leaders, "The Mini-Break" offers a unique and comprehensive look at the world of tennis. Tune in each day for...

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Episodes

Felt Like Dominos 27.10.2023 36:40

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers an update on this week’s action in Vienna, Basel, and Zhuhai heading into Championship Weekend. He looks at the many upsets on the day in Basel, previews a STACKED set of QFs in Vienna, 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...

Still in the Hunt 26.10.2023 31:43

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers an update on this week’s action in Vienna, Basel, and Zhuhai. He breaks down a quality day for top Men’s seeds, recaps the day’s WTA Elite Trophy 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 for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episo...

The Race for the ATP Finals FT. David Kane 24.10.2023 1:23:21

Tennis.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 ha...

Four Spots Still Remaining 24.10.2023 26:47

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on this week’s ATP Tour Action. He previews the draws in Vienna and Basel, discusses the week’s Tour Finals’ implications, 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: ATP...

Some Late Season Glory 22.10.2023 31:09

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps another Championship Sunday in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on Shelton’s first ATP Title-run, resurgent weeks for Monfils, Mertens, and Bublik, 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!...

For All the Marbles 21.10.2023 30:32

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps another Semifinal Saturday in the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down strong performances from Fils, Shelton, Bouzkova, Mertens, offers his predictions for Championship Sunday, 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...

Here Come Those Opportunities 21.10.2023 34:25

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews a jam-packed Championship Weekend in the Pro Tennis World. He discusses further chaos in Tokyo, a massive opportunities for players in Monastir, Cluj-Napoca, and Antwerp, 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...

Hot Down the Stretch 19.10.2023 34:45

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the last 24 hours in the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down a stunning upset of Fritz in Tokyo, looks at multiple three-set WTA battles, 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: ATP T...

The Last Big One (Pt. 2) 19.10.2023 21:01

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews one of the final JAM-PACKED weeks on the 2023 Pro Tennis Calendar. On Part 2 of today’s show, he breaks down WTA events in Nanchang, Monastir, and Cluj-Napoca, 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 g...

The Last Big One (Pt. 1) 18.10.2023 41:43

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews one of the final JAM-PACKED weeks on the 2023 Pro Tennis Calendar. On Part 1 of today’s show, he breaks down ATP events in Tokyo, Stockholm, and Antwerp, 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!!...

Catching Up from Vacation (Pt. 2) 18.10.2023 29:34

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin catches up on everything he missed in the pro tennis world while on vacation. On Part 2 of today’s show, he offers his thoughts on title runs for Qinwen, Pegula, and Fernandez, 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 FR...

Catching Up from Vacation (Pt. 1) 17.10.2023 49:09

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin catches up on everything he missed in the pro tennis world while on vacation. On Part 1 of today’s show, he offers his thoughts on the ATP 1000 in Shanghai, a few notable Challenger title runs, 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...

What’s the Best Draw?! 12.10.2023 36:02

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the last 24 hours in the pro tennis world. He offers his thoughts on Korda’s three-set victory over Shelton, WTA QF lineups in Zhengzhou, Seoul, and Hong Kong, 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!!...

A Surprising Wednesday 11.10.2023 53:43

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps a surprising Wednesday of results from the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on Dimitrov’s upset of Alcaraz in Shanghai, breaks down this week’s WTA 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 gea...

So Much to Discuss ft. David Kane 10.10.2023 1:16:43

Tennis.com Editorial Producer David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to catch up on THE MANY storylines emerging from the professional tennis world. They breakdown the significance of Sinner’s run to the Beijing Title, offer their thoughts on a Swiatek resurgence, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instag...

An Update on Shanghai (With More to Come!!) 10.10.2023 38:35

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on what’s unfolded thus far at the ATP 1000-Event in Shanghai. He breaks down each of the first three round of play, previews the upcoming Round of 16, 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...

Lived Up to the Hype? 03.10.2023 47:10

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Sinner/Alcaraz, Medvedev/Zverev, WTA Beijing R2, the Astana Final, 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: Sinner def. Alcaraz - 5:53 Medvedev perfect vs. Zverev -...

Battle for the Pecking Order 02.10.2023 46:10

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on two LOADED Beijing SF matchups, previews a Korda/Mannarino Final in Astana, shares his thoughts on this week’s WTA Beijing draw, 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 Book...

New Month, Same Story 01.10.2023 38:29

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Kudermetova’s run to the title in Tokyo, previews the Beijing QFs/Astana SFs, 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: WTA Tokyo - 5:55 ATP Beijing - 13:10 ATP Astan...

September Ends With a Bang!! 30.09.2023 39:28

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the last 48 hours in the tennis world. He previews the Kudermetova/Pegula Tokyo Final, talks Jabeur Title Run in Ningbo, recaps early round action in Beijing and Astana, 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...

Even Late at Night, We’re Still Watching 29.09.2023 30:02

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the last 24 hours in the tennis world. He talks Tokyo, Ningbo, Beijing, Astana, 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: WTA Tokyo - 3:50 WTA Ningbo - 11:53 ATP Beij...

Tokyo, Ningbo, and 2023’s Best American Man 27.09.2023 40:34

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the past 24 hours in the tennis world. He recaps early round WTA action in Tokyo and Ningbo, then explores the case of “The Best American Man of 2023”. 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 Bo...

The Tours Return to Asia 26.09.2023 42:04

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on another busy week on the WTA and ATP Tours. He recaps Tuesday Titles from Zverev and Khachanov, previews this week’s action in Beijing, Tokyo, Astana, and Ningbo, 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...

Better Victory: Sakkari or Team World?! 25.09.2023 39:52

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps a busy week in the tennis world. He offers his thoughts on title runs from Maria Sakkari and Team World, previews Monday Night Finals in Zhuhai/Chengdu, 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!! Episod...

ATP, WTA, and Laver Cup…Oh My!!!! 23.09.2023 24:44

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the last 24 hours on the WTA and ATP Tours. He offers his thoughts on testy day for the ATP seeds in China, Laver Cup Day 1, Wang XiYu’s first title, 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 B...