The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews Week 1 of the 2025 Clay Court Season. He breaks down a LOADED draw in Charleston, offers his thoughts on who competing is most in need of a big Week 1, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

• WTA Charleston - 5:16


• ATP Houston - 12:44


• WTA Bogota - 20:03


• ATP Marrakech - 22:50


• ATP Bucharest - 24:04


• WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 25:47

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Monday Match Analysis Host and Tennis Channel contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the biggest storylines through the first-third of the 2025 ATP Season. They offer their thoughts on the messy state of the Top 10, discuss which players have made the biggest leaps forward, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

• The Messiest Top 10 - 14:00


• Has the #NextGenATP's window closed - 20:00


• Has Jack Draper made THE LEAP? - 32:30


• Fonseca vs. Mensik a real debate? - 43:36


• Canadian Resurgence? - 54:36


• Cerundolo vs. Mahac vs. Lehecka - 59:10


• American Men Check-in - 1:08:16


• Biggest Disappointment - 1:11:20


• Who needs a big clay season the most - 1:15:15

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.

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on this weekend's Miami Men's Final. He also offers his ATP Top 10 coming out of the Sunshine Swing, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

• Mensik takes Miami - 9:35


• State of Rankings/Points Race/Stats/Elo Rating - 28:53


• My Top 10 - 38:22


• Tier 1: The Sure Things - 40:52


• Tier 2: Tour Finals or Bust - 44:54


• Tier 3: Actually playing well - 48:40


• Tier 4: Uninspiring, but unavoidable - 54:08


• Tier 5: You have our attention - 60:12


• Final Top 10 - 1:09:22

Laurel Springs

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on this weekend's Miami Women's Final. He also offers his WTA Top 10 coming out of the Sunshine Swing, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

• Sabalenka takes Miami - 6:48


• State of Rankings/Points Race/Stats/Elo Ratings - 19:01


• My Top 10 - 29:30


• Tier 1: The Sure Things - 30:30


• Tier 2: As good as anyone in 2025 - 37:48


• Tier 3: Tour Finals or Bust - 45:12


• Tier 4: You have our attention - 55:06


• Final Top 10 - 1:08:40

Laurel Springs

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts heading into Championship Weekend at 2025 Miami Open. He breaks down Alexandra Eala's STUNNING upset of Iga Swiatek, discusses the continued chaos in the Men's Draw, shares his predictions for the weekend, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

• Women's Singles Draw - 10:42


• Men's Singles Draw - 30:20

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.

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