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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 offers his rapid reactions to this weekend's SPECTACULAR French Open Singles Finals. He marvels at all aspects of the Alcaraz/Sinner marathon, shares his reaction to Sabalenka's post-match comments, plus ... more

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Friday's Men's Singles Semifinals at the 2025 French Open. He offers his take on Sinner/Djokovic, Alcaraz/Musetti, a FANTASTIC weekend of Singles Finals, and SO much more!!

Don’t forget to give a ... more

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Thursday's Women's Singles Semifinals at the 2025 French Open. He offers his take on ANOTHER Sabalenka Slam Final, breaks down a dominant day for Coco Gauff, previews Friday's Men's Semifinals, and... more

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin reflects on another exceptional day of tennis at the 2025 French Open. He offers his thoughts on the on-script nature of the Men's Singles Draws, marvels at all things Novak Djokovic, plus SO much more!! more

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Recent Guests

Gill Gross
Returning champion and Tennis Channel contributor
Episode: First-Third ATP Storylines ft. Gill Gross
David Kane
Lead editor for allthingstennis.com
allthingstennis.com
Episode: What Interests You Most?! ft. David Kane
Alex Bancila
CEO of Viking Athletics and prominent figure in Cleveland tennis
Viking Athletics
Episode: 2025 Cleveland Open + Comparing Eras FT. Alex Bancila
Jack Pennington-Jones
Top 400 in the world tennis player
Episode: A VERY Loud Start for the Americans
Ryan Segerman
World number 83 doubles player
Episode: A VERY Loud Start for the Americans
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
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
Nuno Borges
Current world number 31 and notable tennis player who defeated Rafael Nadal in an ATP clay court final.
Current ATP Player
Episode: A Quick Catch-Up

Host

Alex Gruskin
Host of the podcast, offering extensive analysis and commentary on tennis, often bringing in expert guests from various facets of the sport.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 270 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 States2 months ago
  • Wonderful

    Alex is so enthusiastic and knowledge about tennis and is a joy to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iamacosmonaut
    Ireland5 months ago
  • Love this show!

    Always enjoy Gruskin’s take on tennis. Good coverage for both men and women. Love his frequent guests David Kane and Gil Gross. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NoMustard!
    United States5 months ago
  • BLÂÇK TENNIS FANS- DO NOT SUPPORT THIS PODCAST

    I've been listening to this podcast for years now and although I enjoy the frequent and consistent tennis updates offering some interesting stats and takes, I can no longer ignore what a rácìşť POS the host Alex Gruskin is. He has a clear bias against Bläck tennis players. He routinely ignores Bläck players including Bläck American players although it's supposed to be an American-centric podcast) and when he does in fact talk about Blaçk players, he always downplays their results and props up a ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KWWellington
    Canada5 months ago

Listeners Say

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

The podcast is regarded highly for its informative content, though there is a desire for more diverse guest appearances.
Listeners praise the host's enthusiasm and deep knowledge of tennis, often appreciating the daily updates and insights provided.
Critics have mentioned concerns about biases related to player coverage, urging for a more balanced representation of all athletes.
There are mixed feelings about the host's rapid speaking style and interruptions during guest interviews, which some find distracting.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#13
United States/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#29
Canada/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#47
United Kingdom/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#17
Italy/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#19
Australia/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#22
France/Sports/Tennis

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
First-Third ATP Storylines ft. Gill Gross
Q: What are the biggest storylines from the first third of the ATP season?
The biggest storylines include the unpredictability in the men's top 10, the emergence of younger players like Fonseca and Mencik, and the struggles of established stars like Alcaraz and Zverev.
2025 Cleveland Open + Comparing Eras FT. Alex Bancila
Q: What did you make of Kvasevich's level this week?
He has displayed a remarkable level, particularly with his backhand and during crucial matches alongside top players.
Predicting the Top 10 American Women of 2025 ft. Ben Rothenberg
Q: What must the American women do in your mind to get an A in 2025 for their performance?
They would have to win a slam or something incredible that leads to a strong overall performance across multiple tournaments.

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2. David Kane
3. Alex Bancila
4. Jack Pennington-Jones
5. Ryan Segerman
6. Oliver Tarver
7. Damian Kust
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