The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] episodes

November 13 Pegula advances, Stockholm SFs set
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action on the ATP and WTA Tours. He offers his thoughts on Jessica Pegula's three-set victory over Noskova. He also shares his thoughts on the ATP Stockholm semifinal matchups, gives an update on this week's WTA 125K/ATP Challenger events, plus SO much more!!
Episode Notes
WTA Finals: Pegula/Noskova advance - 2:00
ATP Stockholm - 18:50
WTA Sopo 125K + ATP Challengers - 22:15
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28 min
November 12 November Tennis
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down this week's action on the ATP and WTA Tours. He offers his reaction to the first four days of WTA Tour Finals play. He also shares his thoughts on this week's ATP Stockholm event, looks at a SEVEN Challenger week, plus SO much more!!
Episode Notes
WTA Finals - 2:00
ATP Stockholm - 19:00
WTA Sopo 125K + ATP Challengers - 21:40
Laurel Springs
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28 min
November 10 WTA Tour Finals Preview ft. David Kane
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!!
Episode Notes
Pegula Hot Mic - 3:30
Strength of the Field - 7:00
Aryna Sabalenka - 18:15
Mirra Andreeva - 33:20
Elina Svitolina - 42:20
Karolina Muchova - 48:55
Coco Gauff - 55:00
Jessica Pegula - 1:02:35
Linda Noskova - 1:06:15
Marta Kostyuk - 1:13:45
Laurel Springs
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1 hr 29 min
November 10 Serving up ATP Takes ft. Ben Rothenberg
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!!
Episode Notes
Peak Alcaraz returns - 7:05
Who is the best American? - 21:55
Better year: Jodar or Fils - 35:00
Laurel Springs
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57 min
November 01 Sioux Falls thoughts
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!!
Episode Notes
Dylan Dietrich - 5:55
Sebastian Dominko/Liam Draxl - 13:45
Other standout performers/takeaways - 20:40
Laurel Springs
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26 min
October 29 A Good Wednesday
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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38 min
October 28 Busy. Busy. Busy
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts from the grounds of this week's Sioux Falls Challenger event. He also breaks down last week's WTA and ATP title runs, previews the week ahead, plus SO much more!!
Episode Notes
Sioux Falls Challenger - 4:30
ITF Junior Finals - 35:30
WTA Ningbo/Osaka - 44:45
ATP Lyon/Almaty/Brussels - 48:00
Laurel Springs
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1 hr
October 24 We ain't done yet!!
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Friday's action from across the WTA and ATP Tours. He also offers his insights from broadcasting Semifinal Saturday of the World Tennis Tour Junior Finals, plus SO much more!!
Episode Notes
World Tennis Tour Junior Finals - 2:20
Pro Tour Update - 22:30
Laurel Springs
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31 min
October 23 The Nocturnal Life
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action from across the WTA and ATP Tours. He also offers his insights from broadcasting Day 3 of the World Tennis Tour Junior Finals, plus SO much more!!
Episode Notes
ITF Junior Finals - 2:20
WTA Ningbo - 23:20
WTA Osaka - 26:05
ATP Lyon - 27:30
ATP Brussels - 28:40
ATP Almaty - 29:50
Laurel Springs
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33 min
October 22 Pay attention to Chengdu
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Wednesday's action from across the WTA and ATP Tours. He also offers his insights from broadcasting Day 2 of the World Tennis Tour Junior Finals, plus SO much more!!
Episode Notes
ITF Junior Finals - 2:05
WTA Ningbo - 17:45
WTA Osaka - 20:00
ATP Lyon - 22:15
ATP Brussels - 24:15
ATP Almaty - 25:20
Laurel Springs
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29 min

About The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

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"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.