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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Sioux Falls thoughts

Sun, 01 Nov 2026

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on this week's Sioux Falls Challenger results. He names his standout performers, shares his takeaways from his conversations on site, plus SO much more!!


Episode Notes


Dylan Dietrich - 5:55


Sebastian Dominko/Liam Draxl - 13:45


Other standout performers/takeaways - 20:40




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A Good Wednesday

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Wednesday's action from across the ATP and WTA Tours.


Episode Notes


Sioux Falls CH - 2:35


ATP Vienna - 23:00


ATP Basel - 28:50


WTA Tokyo - 32:40


WTA Guangzhou - 34:50




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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Busy. Busy. Busy

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts from the grounds of this week's Sioux Falls Challenger event. He also breaks down last week's WTA and ATP title runs, previews the week ahead, plus SO much more!!


Episode Notes


Sioux Falls Challenger - 4:30


ITF Junior Finals - 35:30


WTA Ningbo/Osaka - 44:45


ATP Lyon/Almaty/Brussels - 48:00




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 learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.


Find Cracked Racquets

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We ain't done yet!!

Sat, 24 Oct 2026

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Friday's action from across the WTA and ATP Tours. He also offers his insights from broadcasting Semifinal Saturday of the World Tennis Tour Junior Finals, plus SO much more!!


Episode Notes


World Tennis Tour Junior Finals - 2:20


Pro Tour Update - 22:30




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

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The Nocturnal Life

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action from across the WTA and ATP Tours. He also offers his insights from broadcasting Day 3 of the World Tennis Tour Junior Finals, plus SO much more!!


Episode Notes


ITF Junior Finals - 2:20


WTA Ningbo - 23:20


WTA Osaka - 26:05


ATP Lyon - 27:30


ATP Brussels - 28:40


ATP Almaty - 29:50




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

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