The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the 2025 US Open Men's Singles Final. He breaks down the mechanics behind Alcaraz's victory, offers context for the already many achievements by Alcaraz, shares a few final US Open thoughts, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Sabalenka wins the US Open - 5:15 Men's Final: Alcaraz def. Sinner - 5:20  Final US Open thoughts - 24:54 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the 2025 US Open Women's Singles Final. He breaks down the mechanics of Sabalenka's victory, does his best to contextualize the 2025 Sabalenka season historically, previews Sunday's Men's Final, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Sabalenka wins the US Open - 5:15   Men's Final: Alcaraz vs. Sinner Preview - 29:37   WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 40:34 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 13 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his thoughts on a decisive Alcaraz victory over Djokovic, and a fantastic battle between Sinner and FAA. He also shares his thoughts on both the Men's and Women's Singles Finals, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Djokovic/Alcaraz - 13:44   Sinner/FAA - 27:37   First thoughts on Men's Final - 35:02   Women's Final - 37:50   WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 41:22 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 12 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his thoughts on a hard-fought victory for Sabalenka, and the continued excellence of Anisimova. He also previews Friday's Men's Singles Semifinals, takes a lot at this week's non-US Open action, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Sabalenka/Pegula - 5:59  Osaka/Anisimova - 21:42  Women's Singles Final - 35:29  Men's Singles SFs Preview - 40:21  WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 51:55 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 11 of the 2025 US Open. He breaks down a spectacular performance from Anisimova, more quality victories for Osaka and Sinner, a breakthrough for FAA, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Anisimova/Swiatek - 7:20   Osaka/Muchova - 22:13   Day 12 Preview - 28:40   FAA/De Minaur - 39:11   Sinner/Musetti - 51:40 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 10 of the 2025 US Open. He breaks down convincing quarterfinal victories for Alcaraz and Pegula, marvels once again at the sustained excellence of Djokovic, previews Day 11, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Pegula/Krejcikova - 4:52   Sabalenka/Vondrousova - 11:31   Alcaraz/Lehecka - 19:10   Djokovic/Fritz - 24:47   Day 11 Preview - 34:18 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2025 US Open Men's Singles Quarterfinals. He offers his thoughts on a resurgent Felix Auger Aliassime, ranks the prospects of the eight remaining contender, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: FELIX!!!! - 6:52 Ranking the eight remaining QFists - 15:23 1. Jannik Sinner - 19:23 2. Carlos Alcaraz - 23:25 3. Novak Djokovic - 27:30 4. Alex De Minaur - 28:51 5. Taylor Fritz - 32:10 6. Felix Auger-Aliassime - 35:58 7. Lorenzo Musetti - 36:24 8. Jiri Lehecka - 39:32   Panic Meter: #NextGenATP - 41:26   The unexpected R16 - 46:25 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on where things stand entering the 2025 US Open Women's Singles Quarterfinals. He breaks down resurgent runs from Osaka, Muchova, Krejcikova, and Vondrousova. He then ranks the prospects of the remaining quarterfinalists, 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!! 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 5 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his thoughts on tricky victories for Gauff, Swiatek, contemplates the next steps for Tsitsipas, checks in on a couple of his 2025 "Make or Break" All-Stars, previews Day 6, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Top Storylines - 8:33 1) Escape artists at their best - 9:23 2) What next for Tsitsipas - 20:35 3) "Make or Break" All-Star Check-in - 31:01   Upsets - 44:15   Going The Distance - 51:08   Other Results (Women) - 56:45   Other Results (Men) - 59:29   The Americans - 1:01:04   Players w/College Ties - 1:02:29   Day 6 Preview - 1:03:18 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 4 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his thoughts on the multiple five-set upsets in the Men's Singles Draw, shares his take on all things Townsend/Ostapenko, previews Day 5, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Top Storylines - 6:13 1) Five. Set. Thrillers. - 7:05 2) All things Townsend/Ostapenko - 25:18 3) Some seeds look REAL good - 31:28   Upsets - 37:13   Going The Distance - 41:41   Other Results (Women) - 42:55   Other Results (Men) - 45:15   The Americans - 48:23   Players w/College Ties - 49:38   Day 5 Preview - 50:32 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 3 of the 2025 US Open. He breaks down a stunningly consistent R1 for the Men's Seeds, offers his thoughts on clutch victories for Gauff and Tsitsipas, previews Day 4, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Top Storylines - 7:51 1) Our first serious Men's Slam - 7:57 2) Survival of the fittest (Gauff + Tsitsipas) - 15:31 3) Best Wins you won't hear about - 21:56   Upsets - 30:55   Going The Distance - 33:21   Other Results (Women) - 35:27   Other Results (Men) - 38:44   The Americans - 39:54   Players w/College Ties - 43:08   Day 4 Preview - 46:33 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 2 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his thoughts on the top storylines to emerge from the day, breaks down the day's biggest upsets, shares his "Must-Watch" matches for Day 3, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Top Storylines - 7:00 1) Our first serious Women's Contenders fall - 7:09 2) A steady Day 2 for the men - 15:15 3) How about the vets?! - 20:14 4) Youth Movement Check-In - 25:10   Upsets - 30:03   Going The Distance - 32:33   Other Results (Women) - 34:50   Other Results (Men) - 36:35   The Americans - 38:30   Players w/College Ties - 40:25   Day 3 Preview - 42:16 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his takes on the madness of Bonzi's upset victory over Medvedev, looks at breakout victories for Eala and Tjen, reflects on a strong day for the top seeds, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Top Storylines - 4:34 1) Medvedev eliminated in dramatic fashion - 4:38 2) Eala overcomes a 5-1 third set deficit - 26:00 3) Janice Freakin' Tjen - 30:21 4) The Top Seeds look good - 34:41   Upsets - 37:30   Going The Distance - 39:00   Other Results (Women) - 42:26   Other Results (Men) - 44:54   The Americans - 46:50   Players w/College Ties - 48:43   Day 2 Preview - 50:22 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2025 US Open Men's Singles Draw. He breaks down the strength of each quarter, names the matchups he'd most like to see, shares his predictions, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Sinner (1) Quarter - 4:04   Darkhorses - 9:44   Best potential matchups - 10:47   Predictions - 11:31   Zverev (3) Quarter - 13:08   Darkhorses - 16:08   Best potential matchups - 18:12   Predictions - 19:06   Fritz (4) Quarter - 19:50   Darkhorses - 21:18   Best potential matchups - 23:20   Predictions - 24:32 Alcaraz (2) Quarter - 25:08   Darkhorses - 28:02   Best potential matchups - 28:47   Predictions - 29:40   Championship Weekend Predictions - 30:12 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2025 US Open Women's Singles Draw. He breaks down the strength of each quarter, names the matchups he'd most like to see, shares his predictions, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Sabalenka (1) Quarter - 5:58 Darkhorses - 10:53 Best potential matchups - 13:53 Predictions - 15:05   Pegula (4) Quarter - 15:52   Darkhorses - 18:46   Best potential matchups - 20:52   Predictions - 22:24   Gauff (3) Quarter - 23:32   Darkhorses - 27:00   Best potential matchups - 29:07   Predictions - 30:48   Swiatek (2) Quarter - 32:01   Darkhorses - 34:20   Best potential matchups - 34:55   Predictions - 36:19   Championship Weekend Predictions - 36:30 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Wednesday's action from across the Pro Tennis World. He recaps a (seemingly) successful US Open Mixed Doubles venture, and looks at the day's biggest tour-level results. He then shares his thoughts on the biggest threats to the Alcaraz/Sinner + Swiatek/Sabalenka duopolies entering the US 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!! Episode Bookmarks: US Open Mixed Doubles - 7:23 WTA Monterrey - 19:41 ATP Winston Salem - 27:57 WTA Cleveland - 30:53 ATP Challengers - 33:15 US Open: Biggest Threats to Big 2's - 36:23   Women's - 41:55   Men's - 49:50 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Tuesday's action from across the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down the most impressive performances from US Open Qualifying Day 2, and reflects on this week's Tour-Level action. He also ranks the top potential breakout stars of the 2025 US Open, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: US Mixed Doubles - 7:28 US Open Women's Qualifying Day 1 - 26:41 US Open Men's Qualifying Day 1 - 32:51 WTA Cleveland - 37:52 WTA Monterrey - 41:16 ATP Winston Salem - 43:12 US Open Breakout Star Potential - 47:45 Tier 1 - 48:20 Tier 2 - 56:50 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Monday's action from across the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down to VERY different Cincinnati Finals, names his biggest winners from US Open Qualifying Day 1, and reflects on this week's Tour-Level Events. He also names the players entering this year's US Open with the most urgency to succeed, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Cincinnati Finals - 5:31 US Open Women's Qualifying Day 1 - 16:18 US Open Men's Qualifying Day 1 - 19:18 WTA Cleveland - 23:46 WTA Monterrey - 29:05 ATP Winston Salem - 31:12 Most Pressure at the US Open - 34:40 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on a BUSY week ahead in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on all things Cincinnati, US Open Mixed Doubles/Qualifying, a three tour-level event week, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: Cincy Women's SFs - 4:10 Thoughts on the Cincy Finals - 14:20 US Open Mixed Doubles - 21:42 US Open Women's Qualifying - 27:03 US Open Men's Qualifying - 29:30 WTA Cleveland - 31:14 WTA Monterrey - 34:00 ATP Winston-Salem - 35:05 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Week 2 of the action at Cincinnati. He offers his thoughts on a breakthrough Rybakina run, the inevitability of Sinner/Alcaraz, 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!! Episode Bookmarks: WTA Cincinnati - 5:41 ATP Cincinnati - 21:04 Women's ITF + ATP Challenger Events - 37:02 _____ 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. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets