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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

North of the Border

Wed, 30 Jul 2025

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down the draws in Montreal and Toronto. He shares his thoughts on a plethora of Women's Upsets, lists the players who need big weeks in Canada, plus SO much more!!


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Episode Bookmarks:



  • WTA Montreal - 8:28

  • ATP Toronto - 32:05

  • WTA ITF Events - 43:53

  • ATP Challenger Events - 46:56


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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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So Much to Say

Tue, 29 Jul 2025

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down everything from last week's jam-packed calendar on the WTA and ATP Tour. He offers his thoughts on MASSIVE weeks for Leylah Fernandez and Alex De Minaur in DC, the continued success of Sasha Bublik, the continued ascension of multiple young stars (Valentova, Darderi, and more), 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 Washington - 8:20

  • ATP Washington - 26:20

  • ATP Kitzbuhel - 40:00

  • WTA Prague - 46:30

  • ATP Umag - 52:10

  • WTA ITF Events - 56:25

  • ATP Challengers - 59:29


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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


Starting to Get REAL Busy

Tue, 22 Jul 2025

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps last weekend's Championship action from across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on a big weekend for Canadian Tennis, a first title for Boisson, and the rest of the weekend's standout performers. He also shares a quick preview of the week ahead, 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:



  • ATP Los Cabos - 7:40

  • Hopman Cup - 24:41

  • WTA Hamburg - 30:07

  • ATP Gstaad - 35:16

  • WTA Iasi - 39:42

  • WTA Challengers (5 this week) - 41:20

  • ATP Bastad - 47:35

  • ATP Challengers (4 this week) - 49:15

  • Quick Bloomfield Hills CH/Week Ahead Preview - 51:45


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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


Nothing Too Crazy Today

Thu, 17 Jul 2025

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews a BUSY week in the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down the opportunities available at this week's five tour-level events, names the up-and-coming teenagers he'll be scouting, 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 Hamburg - 7:31

  • ATP Gstaad - 15:56

  • WTA Iasi - 19:30

  • ATP Los Cabos - 21:39

  • ATP Bastad - 24:25

  • WTA Challengers - 26:05

  • ATP Challengers - 28:45


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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


How Many Events Are This Week?!

Wed, 16 Jul 2025

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews a BUSY week in the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down the opportunities available at this week's five tour-level events, names the up-and-coming teenagers he'll be scouting, 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:



  • ATP Los Cabos - 10:05

  • WTA Hamburg - 24:32

  • WTA Iasi - 28:28

  • ATP Bastad - 31:44

  • ATP Gstaad - 36:17

  • WTA Challengers (5 this week) - 39:15

  • ATP Challengers (4 this week) - 44:37


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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


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