The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

byBleav, Cracked Racquets

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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...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Miami Open QF Recap (pt. 1)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the first six Quarterfinal matches at the Miami Open. He offers his thoughts on which Women's Semifinalist has impressed most in Miami. He then looks at a resurgent Arthur Fils, shares his take on the steady success of Jiri Lehecka, previews the upcoming Championship Weekend 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 Which Women's SFist has impressed th...

Published: Mar 26, 2026Duration: 50m 11s

Miami Open Day 7 Recap

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his observations from Day 7 of the Miami Open. He offers his thoughts on another Mboko victory over Andreeva, a fantastic day for the Americans, 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 Mboko knocks off Andreeva again - 3:30 Atmane + Cerundolo pull off upsets - 21:00 Gauff takes another step + other women's thoughts - 31:10 Tiafoe kn...

Published: Mar 24, 2026Duration: 49m 55s

Miami Open Day 6 Recap

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his observations from Day 6 of the Miami Open. He offers his thoughts on Korda's upset victory over Alcaraz, Jessica Pegula's case for the #3 position, 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 Korda knocks off Alcaraz - 2:00 Gibson + Baptiste keep rolling - 17:20 Is Pegula the current #3 - 22:30 Landaluce does it again - 26:10 ...

Published: Mar 23, 2026Duration: 40m 11s

Miami Open Day 5 Recap

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his observations from Day 5 of the Miami Open. He offers his thoughts on the plethora of early round Men's upsets, breaks down an "as expected" day for the women, 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 Men's Upsets - 5:40 Other Miami Men's takeaways - 23:55 The "As expected" Women - 30:30 Women's Up...

Published: Mar 22, 2026Duration: 43m 58s

A fascinating start in Miami

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his observations from the first four days of play at the Miami Open. He offers his thoughts on another stunning Swiatek loss, breaks down a rare HOT start for teenagers in the Men's Draw, 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 Swiatek upset by Linette - 7:50 Eala + Gauff + Andreeva survive - 17:30 Other Miami Women's ta...

Published: Mar 21, 2026Duration: 42m 33s

Indian Wells Recap + Miami Draw Preview (Men's Edition)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief offers his final thoughts on the Indian Wells Men's Singles Event. He breaks down a FANTASTIC final between Sinner and Medvedev. He then previews the Miami Open Men's Singles Draw, 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 Indian Wells Final Thoughts - 9:55 Miami Draw Preview - 26:35 Alcaraz Quarter - 28:15 Musetti Quarter - 33:55 Zverev Qu...

Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 47m 32s

Indian Wells Recap + Miami Draw Preview (Women's Edition)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief offers his final thoughts on the Indian Wells Women's Singles Event. He breaks down a FANTASTIC final between Sabaelnka and Rybakina. He then previews the Miami Open Women's Singles Draw, 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 Indian Wells Final Thoughts - 8:35 Miami Draw Preview - 22:00 Sabalenka Quarter - 25:45 Rybakina Quarter - 29:30 Gauff Qu...

Published: Mar 18, 2026Duration: 40m 26s

More Phoenix + Indian Wells talk w/James Tait

Cracked Racquets Road Producer James Tait joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown the latest action from Indian Wells and the Arizona Tennis Classic (Phoenix Challenger) 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 Indian Wells Women's Singles - 3:00 Indian Wells Men's Singles - 31:00 Phoenix CH - 50:00 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Spr...

Published: Mar 15, 2026Duration: 47m 14s

Indian Wells + Phoenix Talk w/James Tait

Cracked Racquets Road Producer James Tait joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown the latest action from Indian Wells and the Phoenix Challenger 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 Indian Wells Women's Singles - 3:00 Indian Wells Men's Singles - 31:00 Phoenix CH - 50:00 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out whe...

Published: Mar 13, 2026Duration: 52m 24s

Indian Wells Day 3 Recap

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Friday's action from Indian Wells. He names his standout performers from Day 3, previews a LOADED Day 4 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 - 4:50 Men's Singles - 23:20 Day 4 Preview - 30:45 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Lau...

Published: Mar 7, 2026Duration: 37m 47s

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, Lau...

Published: Mar 6, 2026Duration: 26m 29s

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 th...

Published: Mar 5, 2026Duration: 31m 47s

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 th...

Published: Mar 5, 2026Duration: 34m 16s

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 ...

Published: Mar 4, 2026Duration: 40m 1s

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...

Published: Mar 4, 2026Duration: 49m 42s

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 Al...

Published: Mar 3, 2026Duration: 48m 37s

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 Ry...

Published: Mar 2, 2026Duration: 49m 5s

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 Ac...

Published: Mar 2, 2026Duration: 40m 5s

Is Medvedev back?!

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down the last two days of action from across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on a fantastic week of tennis to bring home Title #23 for Daniil Medvedev. He also breaks down a massive week for Tiafoe in Acapulco, Championship Sundays in Austin, Merida, and Santiago, 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 Dubai - 3:40...

Published: Mar 1, 2026Duration: 40m 45s

Best of both worlds

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action from across the Pro Tennis World. 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 Dubai - 5:45 ATP Acapulco - 13:55 WTA Merida - 20:10 WTA Austin - 22:40 ATP Santiago - 24:30 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 36:15 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the Uni...

Published: Feb 26, 2026Duration: 29m 20s