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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
American Tennis
Patrick Kipson
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 final thoughts on Team Italy's run to the 2025 BJK Cup Title. He also recaps a fantastic comeback for Swiatek in Seoul, marvels at the continued excellence of Bublik, previews a JAM-PACKED week... more

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final thoughts on the 2025 Laver Cup. He breaks down a stellar start-to-finish performance from Team World, grades each participant in the event, ponders Laver Cup's place in the broader tennis... more

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps an EXTRORDINARY Saturday in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his extensive thoughts on everything he learned from a dominant Day 2 for Team World at Laver Cup. He also previews Sunday's BJK Cup Fina... more

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2025 Laver Cup. He ranks his top performances of the day, previews a FANTASTIC Day 2 schedule, plus SO much more!!

Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! I... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Rothenberg
Tennis journalist, author, and podcaster
The New York Times, Slate, and No Challenges Remaining podcast
Episode: Biggest Storylines of the 2025 Homestretch ft. Ben Rothenberg
Chris Halioris
College Tennis Analyst and Forefather of the College Tennis Ranks Formula Predictions
Cracked Racquets
Episode: Men's National Indoor SF Recap + Finals Preview w/Chris Halioris
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
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
    17 days 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
#19
United States/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#20
Canada/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#33
United Kingdom/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#26
Germany/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#30
Australia/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#32
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. Chris Halioris
3. Alex Bancila
4. Jack Pennington-Jones
5. Ryan Segerman
6. Oliver Tarver
7. Damian Kust
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