The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 2 of the 2026 US Open. He offers his thoughts on a sensational Tsitsipas performance to upset Fils. He also breaks down the day's most impressive performances, previews Day 3's most intriguing matches, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Storyline #1: A moment for Tsitsipas - 4:40

Storyline #2: Monday's Top Performers - 13:05

Upsets - 21:25

Going the Distance - 24:20

Other Women's Results - 30:10

Other Men's Results - 32:35

The Americans - 35:55

Players w/College Ties - 38:05

Day 3's Best Matches - 39:20

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2026 US Open. He offers his thoughts on Navone's shocking opening round upset of Djokovic. He also breaks down his most impressive performances of the day, looks at the results of the Americans/players with college ties, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Storyline #1: Djokovic falls - 2:15

Storyline #2: A few IMPRESSIVE starts - 19:05

Storyline #3: Toby Samuel - 31:20

Going the Distance - 36:30

Other Women's Results - 39:25

Other Men's Results - 41:40

The Americans - 43:05

Players w/College Ties - 44:45

Laurel Springs

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2026 US Open Men's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter of the draw, naming his dangerous floaters and favorite first round matches. He also offers his tournament predictions, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Zverev Quarter - 4:00

FAA Quarter - 13:25

Djokovic Quarter - 20:00

Alcaraz Quarter - 26:20

Laurel Springs

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2026 US Open Women's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter of the draw, naming his dangerous floaters and favorite first round matches. He also offers his tournament predictions, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Sabalenka Quarter - 3:15

Pegula Quarter - 12:45

Gauff Quarter - 20:45

Rybakina Quarter - 26:50

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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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down this week's action in Philadelphia, Monterrey, Winston Salem, and New York. He also offers his thoughts on long shot contenders for the US Open Title, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

WTA Philly 125K - 3:45

WTA Monterrey - 19:55

ATP Winston Salem - 25:15

US Open Women's Qualifying - 32:50

US Open Men's Qualifying - 35:15

US Open Reasonable Long Shots - 41:15

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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