The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 2 of Wimbledon. He breaks down upsets of Ben Shelton and Elina Svitolina. He also offers his thoughts on all things Serena/Joint, looks at the many seeds who survived R1 battles in deciding sets, previews Day 3's action, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Storyline #1: Shelton + Svitolina Upset - 6:20

Storyline #2: Serena provides the thrills - 27:15

Storyline #3: Rybakina, Swiatek, and 6 other seeds survive deciding sets - 35:10

Upsets - 45:31

Going the Distance - 49:40

Other Women's Results - 51:15

Other Men's Results - 52:06

Americans + Players w/College Ties - 54:25

Day 3 Preview - 58:50

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of Wimbledon. He offers his thoughts on a strong start for the tournament's Top Seeds. He also breaks down the day's upsets, analyzes a fantastic day for the Americans, previews Day 2's action, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Storyline #1: Top Seeds look (mostly) sharp - 7:00

Storyline #2: Great Day for the Americans - 24:40

Storyline #3: Brutal Day for the Brits - 34:20

Upsets - 40:45

Going the Distance - 45:05

Other Women's Results - 46:10

Other Men's Results - 47:10

Americans + Players w/College Ties - 49:00

Day 2 Preview - 50:05

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 the 2026 Wimbledon Men's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter by strength of section, names his most intriguing Round 1 matchups, lists his favorite storylines entering the event, offers his predictions, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Overview - 4:00

Sinner Quarter - 14:20

FAA Quarter - 25:40

Shelton Quarter 37:40

Zverev Quarter - 47:55

Championship Weekend Predictions - 55:55

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 the 2026 Wimbledon Women's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter by strength of section, names his most intriguing Round 1 matchups, lists his favorite storylines entering the event, offers his predictions, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Overview - 4:00

Sabalenka Quarter - 8:50

Pegula Quarter - 30:00

Swiatek Quarter - 41:15

Rybakina Quarter - 58:15

Championship Weekend Predictions - 1:09:55

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 the first Championship Weekend of the 2026 Grass Court Season. He offers his thoughts on the action in Queens, 'S-Hertogenbosch, and Stuttgart, breaks down his top performers of the week to date, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

WTA Queens - 3:55

WTA 'S-Hertogenbosch - 11:30

ATP 'S-Hertogenbosch - 14:00

ATP Stuttgart - 17:35

WTA 125Ks - 20:40

ATP Challengers - 22:45

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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