The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

By Bleav, Cracked Racquets

"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, ... more

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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] episodes:

December 31, 2025 2026 ATP "Make or Break" All-Stars
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin names his 2026 ATP "Make or Break" All-Stars. He breaks down the group into four categories: "Covid Era Stars", "How high is the upside", "The Americans", and "Traits or a Skillset".
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Episode Notes
Covid Era Stars - 12:50
How much higher is the upside - 36:46
The Americans - 43:30
Traits or a skillset - 54:02
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1h 4min
December 30, 2025 2026 WTA "Make or Break" All-Stars
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin names his 2026 WTA "Make or Break" All-Stars. He breaks down the group into five categories: How high is the upside, Covid Era Stars, The Americans, Traits or Skillset?, and "Is the slam window closed".
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Episode Notes
How high is the upside - 12:35
Covid Era Stars - 33:21
The Americans - 43:12
Traits or a skillset - 48:00
Is the slam window closing/closed - 51:16
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Laurel Springs
Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.
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55min
December 25, 2025 Alcaraz/Sinner Week: U24 Draft Update ft. Gill Gross
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to re-examine their U24 draft of men's talent best positioned to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. They breakdown their biggest successes and regrets of the draft, discuss what alterations they would make to their sides, and SO much more!!
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Laurel Springs
Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.
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40min
December 25, 2025 Alcaraz/Sinner Week: Crafting a Gameplan to Beat Them ft. Gill Gross
On the latest edition of Sincaraz Week, Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to craft a gameplan to beat either man. They discuss each player's greatest strengths, draft the skills they'd most like to possesss if attempting to face them, and SO much more!!
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Laurel Springs
Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.
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1h 16min
December 24, 2025 Alcaraz/Sinner Week: Let's Get Reckless!!
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin kicks off Sinner/Alcaraz Week with a reckless assessment of how the two men compare to the Big 3 of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic at similar points of their careers
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Episode Bookmarks:
Sinner vs. Big 3 - 9:38
Alcaraz vs. Big 3 - 23:50
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Laurel Springs
Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.
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36min
December 23, 2025 NextGenATP Finals Report Cards
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his report card for each participant of the 2025 NextGenATP Finals. He also breaks down Championship weekend, discusses the event's future, and SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Learner Tien - 6:10
Alexander Blockx - 18:05
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer - 23:52
Nishesh Basavareddy - 29:28
Rafael Jodar - 32:33
Dino Prizmic - 34:51
Martin Landaluce - 36:30
Justin Engel - 38:12
Where the event goes from here - 40:02
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Laurel Springs
Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.
Find Cracked Racquets
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52min
December 20, 2025 NextGenATP Finals Day 3 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 3 of the 2025 NextGenATP Finals. He shares his biggest takeaways from the group play stage, previews Saturday's Semifinal action, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Basvareddy/Engel - 7:42
Blockx/Prizmic - 11:54
Jodar/Landaluce - 16:31
Tien/Budkov Kjaer - 19:43
SF Preview - 23:14
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Laurel Springs
Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.
Find Cracked Racquets
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29min
December 18, 2025 NextGenATP Finals Day 2 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 2 of the 2025 NextGenATP Finals. He offers his thoughts on another breakout run from Budkov Kjaer, shares his biggest takeaways from the second day of play, previews Day 3, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Budkov Kjaer/Jodar - 5:40
Blockx/Basavareddy - 18:45
Tien/Landaluce - 23:52
Prizmic/Engel - 27:20
Day 3 Preview - 30:24
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Laurel Springs
Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.
Find Cracked Racquets
Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets

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38min
December 18, 2025 NextGenATP Finals Day 1 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2025 NextGenATP Finals. He offers his thoughts on a signature victory for Jodar over Tien, shares his biggest takeaways from the opening day of play, previews Day 2, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Jodar/Tien - 6:30
Basavareddy/Prizmic - 16:45
Budkov Kjaer/Landaluce - 25:29
Blockx/Engel - 30:28
Day 2 Preview - 34:23
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Laurel Springs
Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.
Find Cracked Racquets
Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets
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39min
December 17, 2025Emergency Mini-Break: Alcaraz splits from Coach Ferrero w/Ben Rothenberg
Bounces Author and No Challenges Remaining Host Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to offer their instant reaction to the news of World #1 Carlos Alcaraz's sudden split with longtime Coach and Former World #1 Juan Carlos Ferrero.
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Episode Bookmarks:
Reporting thus far - 6:00

Is tennis built to report this sort of story - 22:50

Historical Context - 32:40

What's the right sort of coach for Alcaraz - 36:00
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Laurel Springs
Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.
Find Cracked Racquets
Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets
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45min

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