The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Bounces Author and No Challenges Remaining Host Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to draft the best storylines of the North American Hard Court Swing. They offer their thoughts on the plethora of ATP injuries, the Race for WTA #1, the future of the Williams sisters, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Carlos Alcaraz + the injuries - 3:30

WTA Race for #1 - 13:30

Iga, Iga, Iga - 21:00

The Williams Sisters Plan - 29:00

US Open Mixed + Doubles - 34:30

Jodar vs. Fonseca vs. Mensik vs. Tien - 44:45

What happened to the Russian Men - 53:30

Who's the best American Man - 1:00:20

Kzoo Field - 1:06:35

Is this the Jessica Pegula window - 1:07:50

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Friday'saction across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on the day's results in Memphis, Washington DC, and Los Cabos, shares his take on a fantastic Vidmanova/Volynets QF, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

WTA Memphis - 2:15

WTA Washington DC - 15:35

ATP Washington DC - 18:55

ATP Los Cabos - 24:15

Laurel Springs

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on the day's results in Memphis, Washington DC, and Los Cabos, shares his take on teenage sensation Kristina Liutova, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

WTA Memphis - 3:25

WTA Washington DC - 17:30

ATP Washington DC - 19:45

ATP Los Cabos - 21:40

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.

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Wednesday's action across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on the day's results in Memphis, Washington DC, and Los Cabos, names his breakout performers of the week, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

WTA Memphis - 4:30

WTA Washington DC - 16:25

ATP Washington DC - 19:16

ATP Los Cabos - 24:45

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 previews Week One of the 2026 North American Hard Court stretch.

Episode Notes

WTA Memphis - 6:05

WTA Washington DC - 25:25

ATP Washington DC - 31:20

ATP Los Cabos - 38:50

WTA 125K + ATP Challengers - 42:10

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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