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:

September 21, 2025 The Perfect Saturday
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 Final, and breaks down everything else from the last 24 hours in the Pro Tennis World.
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Episode Bookmarks:
Laver Cup Day 2 Recap - 11:00
De Minaur/Zverev - 14:53
Cerundolo/Rune - 23:40
Fritz/Alcaraz - 27:21
Doubles - 38:30
Laver Cup Day 3 Preview - 41:42
BJK Cup Final Preview - 50:43
WTA Seoul - 54:54
ATP Hangzhou - 56:55
ATP Chengdu - 58:53
ATP Challengers + WTA 125Ks - 59:42
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1h 2min
September 20, 2025 Laver Cup Day 1 Recap + Day 2 Preview
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!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Ruud/Opelka - 10:07
Mensik/Michelsen - 14:26
Fonseca/Cobolli - 21:51
Alcaraz/Mensik def. Fritz/Michelsen - 29:03
Sideline Power Rankings - 32:50
Day 2 Preview - 38:31
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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45min
September 19, 2025Things HEATING up
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers an update on this week's ATP and WTA Tour action. He breaks down fantastic victories for Team USA + Team Italy at the BJK Cup, previews Laver Cup Day 1, checks-in on this week's tour-level events, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
BJK Cup Update - 6:11

Laver Cup Day 1 Preview - 20:49

WTA Seoul - 28:04

ATP Hangzhou - 30:41

ATP Chengdu - 32:04

WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 33:16
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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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37min
September 17, 2025A busy week continues + #NextGen Check-In
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Wednesday's action from across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on Team Ukraine's BJK Cup victory over Spain, checks-in on the many ascending young stars competing this week, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
BJK Cup Ukraine/Spain - 8:08

ATP Hangzhou - 18:34

ATP Chengdu - 27:39

WTA Seoul - 29:20

WTA 125Ks + ITFs - 37:28

ATP Challengers - 39:38

#NextGenATP Finals + WTA Teenager Check-in - 43:48
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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.
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1h 1min
September 16, 2025The Team. The Team. The Team.
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews a LOADED week on the Pro Tennis Calendar. He previews this week's team action at both the BJK Cup Finals and Laver Cup, breaks down this week's three tour-level events, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
BJK Cup Preview - 5:45

Laver Cup Preview - 15:58

ATP Hangzhou - 29:18

ATP Chengdu - 36:23

WTA Seoul - 42:23

WTA 125Ks + ITFs - 49:06

ATP Challengers - 52:00
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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.
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58min
September 15, 2025My Sort of Weekend
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a fascinating Championship Weekend across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on a STUNNING weekend of Davis Cup results, breaks down maiden WTA title runs in Guadalajara and Sao Paolo, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Many Davis Cup Thoughts - 8:29

WTA Guadalajara - 32:04

WTA Sao Paolo - 40:47

ATP Challengers - 44:24

WTA 125Ks + Women's ITF - 49:32
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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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56min
September 13, 2025Have a moment
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a busy Saturday in the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on Day 2 of Davis Cup action, discusses the opportunities available this weekend in Guadalajara and Sao Paolo, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Davis Cup Day 2 - 7:53

WTA Guadalajara - 27:30

WTA Sao Paolo - 31:29

ATP Challengers - 34:30

WTA 125Ks + Women's ITF - 40:11
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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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45min
September 13, 2025Sneaky Busy Weekend
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews this weekend's action across the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down the first day of Davis Cup results, checks in on the week's two WTA events, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Davis Cup Day 1 - 7:00

WTA Guadalajara - 19:39

WTA Sao Paolo - 26:43

ATP Challengers - 32:25

WTA 125Ks + Women's ITF - 38:36
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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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44min
September 11, 2025The action never stops
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down this week's action across the Pro Tennis World. He previews this weekend's Davis Cup action, peaks in on the WTA action in Guadalajara and Sao Paolo, plus SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Davis Cup Preview - 5:12

WTA Guadalajara - 19:45

WTA Sao Paolo - 24:12

ATP Challengers - 28:05

WTA 125Ks + Women's ITF - 32:50
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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.
Find Cracked Racquets
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40min
September 10, 2025Biggest Storylines of the 2025 Homestretch ft. Ben Rothenberg
Former NY Times contributor and "Bounces" author Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to draft the biggest storylines of the 2025 tennis season's homestretch. They offer their thoughts on a strong season for the American Women, the race to challenge Sinner/Alcaraz, the sport's biggest off-court stoyrlines, and SO much more!!
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Episode Bookmarks:
Ben Pick #1: American Women look to finish strong - 12:50

Gruskin Picks #1/2: Who is the fourth best Men's players/biggest threat to Sinner/Alcaraz - 25:10

Ben Pick #2: Hurt Tall Lefties (Draper, Shelton) - 39:00

Ben Pick #3: Is there an Alcaraz/Sinner Gap - 45:50

Gruskin Pick #3: Is Naomi Osaka back - 50:37

Gruskin Pick #4: Can Elena Rybakina win a big one - 57:52

Ben Pick #4: State of Saudi affair - 1:04:00

Ben Pick #5: PTPA - 1:08:50

Gruskin Pick #5: Rapid Fire - 1:12:40
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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 25min

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