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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Bleav, Cracked Racquets
Australian Open
Coco Gauff
Carlos Alcaraz
Elena Rybakina
Iga Swiatek
2026 Australian Open
Tennis
Aryna Sabalenka
Novak Djokovic
Yannick Sinner
Daniil Medvedev
US Open
Jessica Pegula
Lerner Tien
Jannik Sinner
Amanda Anisimova
Wimbledon
Irina Sabalenka
Victoria Mboko
Indian Wells

"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

Bounces Author Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to fire off an assortment of ATP takes. They talk about a resurgent Carlos Alcaraz, debate the best American Man, and SO much more!!

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Peak Alcaraz returns - 7:05

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David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview this year's 2026 WTA Finals Field. They offer their thoughts on each of this year's participants' 2026 seasons, share their expectations for the event, and SO much more!!

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Pegula... more

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on this week's Sioux Falls Challenger results. He names his standout performers, shares his takeaways from his conversations on site, plus SO much more!!

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Dylan Dietrich... more

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Wednesday's action from across the ATP and WTA Tours.

Episode Notes

Sioux Falls CH - 2:35

ATP Vienna - 23:00

ATP Basel - 28:50

WTA Tokyo - 32:40

WTA Guangzhou - 34:50

Laurel Springs

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Recent Guests

Gill Gross
Returning champion, Monday Match Analysis host and Tennis Channel contributor
Gill Gross YouTube / Monday Match Analysis
Episode: Drafting the Next First Time Slam Champion ft. Gill Gross
David Kane
Tennis analyst and ITWA Hall of Fame voter
Episode: Who Are the Front Runners ft. David Kane
Ben Rothenberg
Journalist and podcast guest, discussed North American hard-court stretch
The New York Times (journalist)
Episode: Catching Up + Canada Preview (WTA Edition)
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)
Gil Gross
Longtime tennis analyst, joining the show for ATP-focused discussion
Cracked Racquets/guest
Episode: What to watch for in Madrid
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
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)

Host

Alex Gruskin
Editor-in-Chief of Cracked Racquets and tennis broadcaster

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 307 ratings
  • Kane v Worm

    I have to hail returning champion David Kane over returning worm Ben Rothenberg!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    80'sVillager
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States5 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 States5 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 States6 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
    Canada10 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners value Gruskin's enthusiasm, detailed analysis, and coverage across professional, Challenger, college, and junior tennis.
Some listeners find the language too frequent or informal, and occasional audio levels and pronunciation need attention.
Guest conversations with recurring tennis analysts are a draw, though some listeners want more women guests.
A few listeners are frustrated by inconsistent publishing, while others value the frequent updates when they arrive.
Fans appreciate the mix of informative commentary, entertaining delivery, statistics, and candid opinions.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#12
United States/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#11
United Kingdom/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#18
Canada/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#15
Australia/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#16
France/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#19
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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Daily tennis news and analysis spanning the ATP and WTA tours, college tennis, Challenger events, and junior competition. Alex Gruskin leads most episodes with energetic, opinionated breakdowns of match tactics, player form, emerging talent, rankings, and year-end races. Coverage ranges from top-seed results and major tour storylines to prospects outside the spotlight, giving dedicated fans a broad view of the sport's competitive landscape. Some episodes use a draft or guest-discussion format, with tennis analysts adding contrasting perspectives. The emphasis on lower-tier events and developing players distinguishes the coverage from shows focused mainly on Grand Slam contenders. Expect detailed match commentary, statistics, candid criticis... more

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1. Gill Gross
2. David Kane
3. Ben Rothenberg
4. Collette Lewis
5. Gil Gross
6. Rich Bonfiglio
7. Martin Blackman
8. Jack Dempsey

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