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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Bleav, Cracked Racquets
2024 Australian Open
Australian Open
Yannick Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz
Daniil Medvedev
Cleveland Challenger
Novak Djokovic
Aryna Sabalenka
Australian Open 2024
Emilio Nava
Diana Yastremska
College Tennis
David Kane
Zheng Qinwen
Ethan Quinn
Patrick Kipson
American Tennis
Andrey Rublev
Alexander Zverev
James Duckworth

"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 s... more

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Latest Episodes

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a magical Championship Weekend in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on Val Vacherot's dream run to the Shanghai title, an All-American final in Wuhan, plus SO much more!!

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sets the scene for Championship weekend in Wuhan and Shanghai. He breaks down a day filled with WTA Tour Finals implications in Wuhan, offers his thoughts on a fascinating day in Shanghai, plus SO much mo... more

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin checks-in on the 1000-level action unfolding in Wuhan and Shanghai. He breaks down his top WTA performers thus far in Wuhan, offers his thoughts on Thursday's QF action in Shanghai, plus SO much more!!

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his personal ATP Top 10 rankings entering the month of October. He also offers his tiers of contenders, recaps the week one madness of Shanghai, plus SO much more!!

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Recent Guests

Alex Bancila
CEO of Viking Athletics and prominent figure in Cleveland tennis
Viking Athletics
Episode: 2025 Cleveland Open + Comparing Eras FT. Alex Bancila
Oliver Tarver
Rising San Diego Junior, multi-time all-conference performer, 2024 ITA All-American Singles and Doubles Champion
Episode: A VERY Loud Start for the Americans
Ryan Segerman
World number 83 doubles player
Episode: A VERY Loud Start for the Americans
Jack Pennington-Jones
Top 400 in the world tennis player
Episode: A VERY Loud Start for the Americans
Ben Rothenberg
Tennis author and writer, host of No Challenges Remaining podcast
Episode: Predicting the Top 10 American Women of 2025 ft. Ben Rothenberg
Damian Kust
Cracked Racquets contributor and tennis analyst
Episode: 2024 #NextGenATP Finals Preview ft. Damian Kust
Chris Halioris
College tennis expert and forefather of the College Tennis Ranks Formula Predictions
Cracked Racquets
Episode: College Tennis Players in the Pros ft. Chris Halioris
Gill Gross
Tennis Channel contributor and returning champion
Tennis Channel
Episode: Third Best ATP Prospect Draft ft. Gill Gross
Jake Fearnley
Rising tennis star who has won three ATP Challenger titles since leaving college.
Currently competing on ATP Tour
Episode: A Quick Catch-Up

Host

Alex Gruskin
Host of The Mini-Break and Editor-in-Chief at Cracked Media Ventures, known for enthusiastic and knowledgeable commentary on tennis.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 285 ratings
  • Too much preamble for my liking. I don't like slow starting podcasts. I sat down for dinner to hear some analysis on his "top ten" atp players after the us open 2025, and I finished eating before he even began analyzing. It's advertisements on top of stating obvious facts (who won what, which we already know) rather than getting to the analysis. Just my honest take.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    RPL
    a month ago
  • Gotta love it

    You just know being a daily listener my boy Gruskin’s getting 5 stars. Alex I also have a strange request if you see this review. Could you give an insight to your own tennis game as well as Gill Gross’s. I was also wondering which of the two of you are better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mum_O
    Australia2 months ago
  • Best tennis podcast

    I listen to a lot of tennis podcasts and this is my absolute favorite for both WTA and ATP. No one can beat Alex Gruskin’s enthusiasm and love of this sport. Love the monthly top 10, quarterly, year end reviews etc. Two thumbs up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tennis24/7
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast

    A fun, informative tennis podcast that strikes the right balance between deep analysis and light-hearted banter. The hosts are passionate and knowledgeable, and they make even the most technical stuff easy to follow. Whether you’re into the pro tours, college tennis, or just love the sport, this is a great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    issasquirrel
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Tennis Pod

    Highly recommend these pods. They can sometimes dive a bit too deep into random players (at least for me), but Alex, the host, does an excellent job of keeping it entertaining while offering great analysis. His top 10 player episodes and discussions about who might win a slam in the future are always spot on. He also does a nice job with his guests, especially DK and Gill Gross. Any pod that covers grand slams or the top players in the game is definitely worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SteveShadSC
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The content is consistently highlighted as enjoyable, with feedback on its value for serious tennis followers and casual listeners alike.
There are calls for improvement in certain areas, including diversity in guest selection and attention to name pronunciations.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its in-depth analysis and expert commentary and often commend the host's enthusiasm for tennis.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#18
United States/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#13
Canada/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#40
United Kingdom/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#22
Italy/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#31
Australia/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#32
Germany/Sports/Tennis

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Roger Federer on Laver Cup 2025, Alcaraz, and His Next Chapter
Q: When's the last time you put yourself through a full practice session and what will that process look like as you get up to prepare for that?
Federer mentions doing hour to one and a half hour sessions and emphasizes the quick return of muscle memory.
Roger Federer on Laver Cup 2025, Alcaraz, and His Next Chapter
Q: What is it like for you to go from player to sideline watching? Have you adjusted to that role?
He feels neutral and enjoys watching tennis, supporting both teams while having a secret lean towards Team Europe.
Roger Federer on Laver Cup 2025, Alcaraz, and His Next Chapter
Q: How would you evaluate the 2025 edition of this tournament so far?
Federer expresses that the event has been really good so far, highlighting the excitement and the success of the venue.
Are We Finally Seeing Consolidation?!
Q: Are we finally starting to see some consolidation at the top of the tennis world?
Yes, the discussion centers around the emerging dominance of top players amid inconsistency from previously established stars.
First-Third ATP Storylines ft. Gill Gross
Q: How does Gill Gross perceive the performances of established players like Alcaraz and Zverev?
Gill expresses concern over Alcaraz's inconsistency despite high expectations following his previous success, while noting that Zverev's struggles were somewhat predictable given recent circumstances.

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2. Oliver Tarver
3. Ryan Segerman
4. Jack Pennington-Jones
5. Ben Rothenberg
6. Damian Kust
7. Chris Halioris
8. Gill Gross

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