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 the latest news and insights! This podcast is produced and managed by Cracked Media Ventures.

  1. 1D AGO

    2026 Indian Wells Day 2 Recap

    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Thursday's action from Indian Wells. He names his standout performers from Day 2, previews a LOADED Day 3 schedule of Round 2 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!! Episode Bookmarks Women's Singles - 5:15 Men's Singles - 14:45 Day 3 Preview - 22:15 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    26 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Indian Wells Men's Singles Draw Preview + Day 1 Recap

    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the Indian Wells Men's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter of the draw, names his sleepers looming within each section, 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 Alcaraz Quarter - 4:50 Djokovic Quarter - 12:00 Zverev Quarter - 16:40 Sinner Quarter - 23:40 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Indian Wells Women's Singles Draw Preview + Day 1 Recap

    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the Indian Wells Women's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter of the draw, names his sleepers looming within each section, 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 Quarter - 7:00 Gauff Quarter - 13:30 Rybakina Quarter - 20:35 Swiatek Quarter - 25:30 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min

  4. 3D AGO

    ATP Stock Up, Stock Down (Feb 2026 edition)

    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin names his most notable ATP Stock Up, Stock Down movers from the month of February. He offers his thoughts on the return to form of FAA, another step forward for Jakub Mensik, the befuddling struggles of Casper Ruud, 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 Jakub Mensik - 5:15 Joao Fonseca - 10:50 Felix Auger-Aliassime - 21:40 Matteo Berrettini - 24:25 Casper Ruud - 29:30 Arthur Fils - 32:45 Honorable Mention (Up): Cobolli, Medvedev, Etcheverry, Darderi, Damm, Griekspoor, Paul, Korda, Tiafoe, Wong, Nava, Hanfmann, Kypson, Svajda, Atmane - 35:00 Honorable Mention (Down): Hurkacz, Diallo - 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    40 min

  5. 3D AGO

    WTA Stock Up, Stock Down (Feb 2026 edition)

    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin names his most notable WTA Stock Up, Stock Down movers from the month of February. He breaks down two breakout title runs for Bejlek and Bucsa, examines the continues struggles of Navarro and Paolini, 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 Sara Bejlek - 7:32 Peyton Stearns - 16:45 Emma Navarro - 23:10 Jasmine Paolini - 28:55 Katie Boulter - 34:35 Anna Kalinskaya - 36:55 Cristina Bucsa - 39:45 Victoria Mboko - 41:20 Honorable Mention (Up): Ruzic, Cirstea, Eala, Baptise, Pegula, Muchova, Jimenez Katsineva - 44:15 Honorable Mention (Down): Badosa, Raducanu, Maria, Noskova, Yastremska, Alexandrova, Samsonova, Potapova - 46:15 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    50 min

  6. 4D AGO

    My pre-Sunshine Swing ATP Top 10

    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his pre-Sunshine Swing ATP Top 10 rankings. He breaks down the crowded race for the #9 and #10 spots. He also shares his expectations for his Top 10 contenders at both Indian Wells and Miami, names the top contenders to knock off either Sinner or Alcaraz in March, 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 Overview of February - 5:20 #1 Carlos Alcaraz - 13:50 #2 Jannik Sinner - 17:30 #3 Novak Djokovic - 20:25 #4 Alex Zverev - 22:25 #5 Alex De Minaur - 26:40 #6 Ben Shelton - 29:00 #7 Felix Auger Aliassime - 34:30 #8 Lorenzo Musetti/#9 Taylor Fritz/#10 Daniil Medvedev - 37:30 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min

  7. 4D AGO

    My pre-Sunshine Swing WTA Top 10

    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his WTA Top 10 rankings to start the month of March. He offers his thoughts on the continued ascent of Mboko. He also gives his reorganized tiers of contenders heading into the Sunshine Swing, lists his expectations for the top WTA players heading into Indian Wells, 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 #1 Aryna Sabalenka - 7:35 #2 Elena Rybakina/#3 Iga Swiatek - 13:00 #4 Jessica Pegula - 21:10 #5 Amanda Anisimova/#6 Coco Gauff - 26:15 #7 Elina Svitolina - 32:45 #8 Mirra Andreeva - 36:20 #9 Victoria Mboko - 39:15 #10 Karolina Muchova - 42:20 _____ 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min

  8. 4D AGO

    A little something different

    Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a busy Championship Sunday in the Pro Tennis World. He reflects on another exceptional week on the clay for Darderi. He also offers his thoughts on the return to form of Stearns and Cobolli, a new career-high for Bucsa, 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 Santiago - 5:05 WTA Austin - 18:30 ATP Acapulco - 25:35 WTA Merida - 33:35 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 36:55 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    40 min
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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 the latest news and insights! This podcast is produced and managed by Cracked Media Ventures.

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