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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Bleav, Cracked Racquets
Carlos Alcaraz
Australian Open
Coco Gauff
Tennis
Iga Swiatek
Yannick Sinner
2026 Australian Open
Elena Rybakina
Novak Djokovic
Amanda Anisimova
Jannik Sinner
Aryna Sabalenka
Lorenzo Musetti
Daniil Medvedev
Jessica Pegula
Lerner Tien
Taylor Fritz
US Open
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Victoria Mboko

"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 recaps Day 3 of the 2026 US Open. He offers his thoughts on the evening's five set battle between Zverev and Sonego. He also breaks down an impressive opening round for the Women's title contenders, share... more

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 2 of the 2026 US Open. He offers his thoughts on a sensational Tsitsipas performance to upset Fils. He also breaks down the day's most impressive performances, previews Day 3's most intriguing ... more

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2026 US Open. He offers his thoughts on Navone's shocking opening round upset of Djokovic. He also breaks down his most impressive performances of the day, looks at the results of the ... more

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2026 US Open Men's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter of the draw, naming his dangerous floaters and favorite first round matches. He also offers his tournament predictions, plus SO mu... more

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Recent Guests

Collette Lewis
Analyst and guest discussed junior and emerging player trends
Collette Lewis on the GOAT program (as introduced)
Episode: Catching Up + Canada Preview (WTA Edition)
Ben Rothenberg
Host of No Challenges Remaining, tennis journalist
Bounces Substack, No Challenges Remaining
Episode: Who is the Best American?! ft. Ben Rothenberg
Rich Bonfiglio
Penn Men's Tennis Head Coach
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: How Penn Took the Next Step in 2026 ft. Head Coach Rich Bonfiglio
Gil Gross
Guest on prior episodes, tennis analyst
Tennis media
Episode: My post-Sunshine Swing ATP Top 10
Martin Blackman
JTCC CEO, former USTA Player Development General Manager
Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC)
Episode: Building Champions: Martin Blackman on Leadership, Development, and JTCC
Jack Dempsey
Laurel Springs Partnership Specialist
Laurel Springs School
Episode: Building Champions: Martin Blackman on Leadership, Development, and JTCC
Ari Wolf
Tennis Channel analyst and on-screen personality
Tennis Channel
Episode: Indian Wells Recap + Miami Draw Preview (Men's Edition)
James Tait
On-site producer for the Arizona Tennis Classic
Cracked Racquets
Episode: Indian Wells + Phoenix Talk w/James Tait
Gill Gross
Tennis analyst, host of Monday Match Analysis, and contributor to Tennis Channel
Gill Gross YouTube Channel
Episode: Alcaraz/Sinner Week: Crafting a Gameplan to Beat Them ft. Gill Gross

Host

Alex Gruskin
Editor-in-Chief and host; drives daily tennis analysis and coverage across college and pro levels.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 303 ratings
  • Serena Williams Country Club Power Tennis

    As a big fan of Serena Williams, how can I not like the person who coined the term “Serena Williams Country Club Power Tennis”! LOL! I just like the way Alex uses similes and metaphors in his analysis of tennis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dedric Walker
    United States3 months ago
  • In-depth Analysis with one small improvement.

    Alex Gruskin is very involved with the daily movements of both professional tours, Challenger events and even collegiate players that look promising on their rise to the top. Cussing gives a realistic perspective and adult conversation on talent at the professional level. It’s not a tennis match, it’s a tennis podcast and you feel that. The one small improvement I feel that can be made is the intro and outro music can overshadow Alex’s voice, which if that is intentional then by all means. I fee... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MochaCub93
    United States3 months ago
  • Curses too much

    Good content except I don’t understand why you have to say the f word so much during a tennis podcast- it’s a bit amateurish.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    PJ2345
    United States4 months ago
  • Lots of episodes

    I like that this podcast produces episodes during the off season and that there was an emergency episode covering breaking tennis news. I enjoy the ATP and WTA based commentary the most. I like the host’s enthusiasm. I enjoyed the guest episodes with Gil Gross and Ben Rothenberg.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nbsluyyz
    Canada8 months ago
  • Lots of episodes

    I like that this podcast produces episodes during the off season and that there was an emergency episode covering breaking tennis news. I enjoy the ATP and WTA based commentary the most. I like the host’s enthusiasm.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nbsluyyz
    Canada9 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Critiques often target audio quality and perceived host interruptions
Sponsorships with education partners resonate with education-minded listeners
Fans appreciate guest dynamics and deep dives into both college and pro tennis
Listeners praise the daily cadence and data-driven analysis

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#19
United States/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#25
United Kingdom/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#29
Canada/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#13
France/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#17
Australia/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#32
Germany/Sports/Tennis

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Biggest ATP Questions FT. Gill Gross
Q: Who is the strongest argument to be the next 'next up' after Alcaraz/Sinner?
The hosts discuss multiple candidates, with a leaning toward Arthur Feast as the closest in terms of athletic profile and current trajectory, while also acknowledging strong cases for Fonseca, Mensik, and Hodar depending on how their physical and technical tools mature.
The Biggest ATP Questions FT. Gill Gross
Q: Does Arthur Feast belong in the next-up conversation?
Yes, Feast is considered a serious contender among the younger group due to athletically matching the top players and showing clear development since returning from injury, making him a plausible candidate to challenge the established stars.
How Penn Took the Next Step in 2026 ft. Head Coach Rich Bonfiglio
Q: How is NIL affecting recruiting at an Ivy League school like Penn?
NIL has an impact but is less straightforward here; the school leverages branding and long-term value of a Penn degree, while staying mindful of Ivy League scholarship constraints and evolving policies.
How Penn Took the Next Step in 2026 ft. Head Coach Rich Bonfiglio
Q: What's more difficult, recruiting players or recruiting fans to the matches?
Both are intertwined; winning helps fan turnouts, but genuine buy-in from players and building a positive, engaging program also drives attendance and support.
How Penn Took the Next Step in 2026 ft. Head Coach Rich Bonfiglio
Q: What takes longer to fix, the tennis side or the culture side of the program?
He argues culture is the toughest thing to build, and that developing a strong culture precedes and amplifies on-court success, with continuous work from players and staff.

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4. Gil Gross
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