The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2026 US Open Men's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter of the draw, naming his dangerous floaters and favorite first round matches. He also offers his tournament predictions, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Zverev Quarter - 4:00

FAA Quarter - 13:25

Djokovic Quarter - 20:00

Alcaraz Quarter - 26:20

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2026 US Open Women's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter of the draw, naming his dangerous floaters and favorite first round matches. He also offers his tournament predictions, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Sabalenka Quarter - 3:15

Pegula Quarter - 12:45

Gauff Quarter - 20:45

Rybakina Quarter - 26:50

Laurel Springs

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down this week's action in Philadelphia, Monterrey, Winston Salem, and New York. He also offers his thoughts on long shot contenders for the US Open Title, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

WTA Philly 125K - 3:45

WTA Monterrey - 19:55

ATP Winston Salem - 25:15

US Open Women's Qualifying - 32:50

US Open Men's Qualifying - 35:15

US Open Reasonable Long Shots - 41:15

Laurel Springs

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a busy week of action in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on this weeks action in Philadelphia, Monterrey, and Winston Salem. He also shares his takeaways from the first few days of US Open action, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

WTA Philly 125K - 5:15

WTA Monterrey - 19:05

ATP Winston Salem - 24:05

US Open Women's Qualifying - 30:30

US Open Men's Qualifying - 34:50

US Open Mixed Doubles - 37:25

US Open "Make or Break" All Stars - 40:20

Laurel Springs

Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final thoughts on the action in Cincinnati. He breaks down the first title run of 2026 for Coco Gauff + shares his thoughts on a signature title for Arthur Fils. He also reiterates the case for an American Champion at the US Open, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Coco finally in the Winner's Circle - 5:35

Other WTA Cincinnati takeaways - 15:15

Fils brings home Cincy title - 24:20

Other ATP Cincinnati takeaways - 32:25

The case for an American sweep in NY - 36:00

Laurel Springs

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