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:

January 07, 2026 Still in the Honeymoon Phase
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Wednesday's action from across the professional tennis world. He shares his takeaways from a testy day for the top Women's seeds in Brisbane, an exceptional day of tennis in Hong Kong, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks
WTA Brisbane - 4:55
United Cup - 21:46
ATP Hong Kong - 35:00
ATP Brisbane - 43:06
WTA Auckland - 48:21
ATP Challengers + WTA 125K - 52:27
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Laurel Springs
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59min
January 06, 2026 First eyes on the field
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Tuesday's action from across the professional tennis world. He shares his takeaways from the top WTA seeds kicking things off in Brisbane, recaps a busy day of United Cup results, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks
WTA Brisbane - 4:53
United Cup - 19:00
ATP Brisbane - 32:05
ATP Hong Kong - 43:15
WTA Auckland - 46:45
ATP Challengers + WTA 125K - 50:48
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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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1h 3min
January 05, 2026 2026 is off and running!!
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews Week 1 of the 2026 ATP and WTA Season. He breaks down a fascinating first few days of United Cup results, names the players he's watching closest in Week 1, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks
United Cup - 4:24
WTA Brisbane - 26:25
ATP Brisbane - 30:45
ATP Hong Kong - 35:40
WTA Auckland - 37:27
ATP Challengers + WTA 125K - 40:18
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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
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47min
January 05, 2026 2026 ATP Predictions (Top 10 + Slam Champions)
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his predictions for the 2026 ATP Year-End Top 10. He also offers his thoughts on who will capture slam titles in the new year, projects his contenders for the Tour Finals, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks
World #1 - 14:49
World #2 - 17:42
World #3 - 21:01
World #4 - 25:16
World #5 - 27:55
World #6 - 30:35
World #7 - 32:45
World #8 - 34:50
World #9 - 37:20
World #10 - 39:20
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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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45min
January 04, 2026 Breaking Down the "Battle of the Sexes" Redux ft. Ben Rothenberg
No Challenges Remaining Host and Bounces Author Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown December's "Battle of the Sexes" Redux between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka. Ben lays out the case for why he considers the event a failure, and explains the negative feedback it has received.
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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
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32min
January 03, 2026 Predicting the Top 10 American Men of 2026 ft. Ben Rothenberg
No Challenges Remaining Host and Bounces Author Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to offer their predictions for American Men's Tennis in 2026. They begin by recapping the 2025 season, offer their projections on who will finish as the Top 10 American Men of 2026, plus 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.
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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1h 36min
January 03, 2026 Predicting the Top 10 American Women of 2026 ft. Ben Rothenberg
No Challenges Remaining Host and Bounces Author Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to offer their predictions for American Women's Tennis in 2026. They begin by recapping the 2025 season, offer their projections on who will finish as the Top 10 American Women of 2026, plus SO much more!!
Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!
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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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1h 25min
January 03, 20262026 WTA Predictions (Top 10 + Slam Champions)
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his predictions for the 2026 WTA Year-End Top 10. He also offers his thoughts on who will capture slam titles in the new year, projects his contenders for the Tour Finals, plus SO much more!!
Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!
Episode Notes
7:55
14:31
19:33
25:22
28:50
33:05
36:18
39:07
41:06
43:15
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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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50min
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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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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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".
Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!
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.
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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55min

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