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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Bleav, Cracked Racquets

"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

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01:05:34

Who is the Best American?! ft. Ben Rothenberg

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/04/23

No Challenges Remaining Host and Bounces author Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown all things American Tennis in 2026. They offer their thoughts on who currently holds the mantel of Top American, discuss the biggest moments in American Tennis this season, plus SO much more!!Episode Notes Who is the best American Woman? - 6:30 The Case for Pegula - 7:30 The Case for Gauff - 16:11 The Pick - 20:00 Who is the best American Man? - 24:30 The Case for Shelton - 28:50 The Case

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00:27:56

The Most On-Script Thursday

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/04/17

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on an on-script Thursday of results across the action in Stuttgart, Barcelona, Munich, and Rouen.Episode Notes WTA Stuttgart - 8:25 ATP Barcelona - 17:40 ATP Munich - 21:50 WTA Rouen - 24:00 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

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00:46:48

Drafting the week's storylines

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/04/16

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a LOADED week of clay court action on the Pro Tour. He previews the draws in Stuttgart, Barcelona, Munich, and Rouen. He also identifies those players with the most at stake this week, shares his predictions, plus SO much more!!Episode Notes WTA Stuttgart - 9:10 ATP Barcelona - 25:10 ATP Munich - 34:50 WTA Rouen - 39:00 WTA 125K + ATP Challengers - 41:50 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States,

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01:01:45

Recapping Monte Carlo (plus Linz!!)

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/04/14

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps last weekend's Championship action in Monte Carlo and Linz. He breaks down another pendulum swing in the Sinner/Alcaraz story, plus looks at a resurgent Andreeva title run. He then quickly previews this week's action in Stuttgart, Rouen, Barcelona, and Munich.Episode Notes Sinner takes home Monte Carlo crown - 7:30 Other Monte Carlo takeaways - 27:10 Andreeva wins Linz - 45:00 Other Linz takeaways - 50:10 This Week Preview - 55:00 Laurel

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00:46:21

Upsets in Monte Carlo

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/04/08

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a busy Wednesday in the pro tennis world. He offers his thoughts on the waive of early upsets (Musetti, Medvedev, Rublev, Cobolli) in Monte Carlo. He also offers his thoughts on a strong start for Andreeva in Linz, gives an update on this week's WTA 125K and ATP Challenger action, plus SO much more!!Episode Notes So many upsets in Monte Carlo - 4:40 Other Monte Carlo takeaways - 26:25 WTA Linz - 34:35 WTA Madrid 125K - 41:00 ATP Challengers

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00:48:50

What to watch for (Clay Week #2)

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/04/07

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews week two of the 2026 Clay Court season. He breaks down each quarter of the draw at this week's ATP 1000 level event in Monte Carlo. He also offers his thoughts on the WTA action in Linz and Madrid, peaks in on the week's six (!!) ATP Challenger events, plus SO much more!!Episode Notes Monte Carlo Preview - 4:40 Alcaraz Quarter - 17:10 Musetti Quarter - 19:40 Zverev Quarter - 24:15 Sinner Quarter - 30:40 WTA Linz Preview - 34:40 WTA Madrid 125K

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01:00:12

Recapping the first week on the dirt

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/04/07

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the first week of the 2026 Clay Court season. He marvels at a maiden Tour-Level title run for Rafa Jodar. He also offers his thoughts on Pegula's defense of her title in Charleston, a dramatic Houston Final, the biggest winners of the week, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes ATP Marrakech - 5:45 WTA Charleston - 23:00 ATP Houston - 36:50 ATP Bucharest - 46:25 WTA Bogota - 55:06 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the

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00:57:10

How Penn Took the Next Step in 2026 ft. Head Coach...

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/04/02

Penn Men's Tennis Head Coach Rich Bonfiglio joins the show to breakdown his team's success in the 2026 season. He breaks down the team's performance in a dramatic 4-3 victory over Princeton, discusses what has clicked so well for his program in Year 4 on the job, offers his thoughts on what makes Ivy League Tennis special, plus SO much more!!You can watch the full episode on YouTube by clicking here. Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs

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01:07:42

My post-Sunshine Swing ATP Top 10

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/04/02

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his ATP Top 10 rankings after the first three months of the 2026 season. He breaks down the Top 10 into tiers of contenders, shares his expectations for each player heading into the clay court season, plus SO much more!!Episode Notes Reflecting on the first three months - 5:50 Tier 1 - 17:35 Carlos Alcaraz Jannik Sinner Tier 2 - 26:25 3. Novak Djokovic 4. Alex Zverev Tier 3 + Honorable Mention - 35:00 5. Daniil Medvedev 6. Alex De Minaur 7

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01:23:30

My post-Sunshine Swing WTA Top 10

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/04/01

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his WTA Top 10 rankings after the first three months of the 2026 season. He breaks down the Top 10 into tiers of contenders, shares his expectations for each player heading into the clay court season, plus SO much more!!Episode Notes Reflecting on 2026's first-third - 7:30 Tier 1 - 20:40 Aryna Sabalenka - 21:26 Elena Rybakina - 26:30 Tier 2 - 35:15 3. Jessica Pegula - 39:20 4. Iga Swiatek - 43:50 5. Coco Gauff - 49:35 Tier 3 + Honarble -

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00:57:27

Building Champions: Martin Blackman on Leadership,...

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/03/30

Junior Tennis Champions Center CEO Martin Blackman joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss how players within the JTCC development program continue to benefit from the Laurel Springs School. He also shares his thoughts on the various ways a tennis program can best ingrain itself within a community, and why returning to the JTCC was the right opportunity for him.Laurel Springs Partnerships Specialist Jack Dempsey then joins the two to breakdown how the JTCC has become a model for success in

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00:38:54

Miami Open Women's Final + Men's SF Recap

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/03/29

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the front-half of Championship Weekend at the Miami Open. He offers his thoughts on a Sabalenka Sunshine Swing sweep, breaks down two dominant serving performances from Lehecka and Sinner, previews Sunday's Men's Singles 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 sweeps

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00:38:35

Miami Open Men's QF (pt 2) + Women's SF Recap

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/03/27

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Thursday's Miami Open action. He offers some context to the remarkable 2.5 year run of Aryna Sabalenka, breaks down dominant performances from Gauff, Sinner, and Zverev, 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 reaches ANOTHER final - 4:00 Gauff dominates - 17:45 Men's SFs

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00:50:11

Miami Open QF Recap (pt. 1)

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/03/26

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

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00:49:55

Miami Open Day 7 Recap

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/03/24

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

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00:40:11

Miami Open Day 6 Recap

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/03/23

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

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00:43:58

Miami Open Day 5 Recap

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/03/22

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

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00:42:33

A fascinating start in Miami

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/03/21

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

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00:47:32

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

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/03/19

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 -

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00:40:26

Indian Wells Recap + Miami Draw Preview (Women's...

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ·

2026/03/18

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

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