The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 3 of Wimbledon. He shares his thoughts on a three-set survival from Gauff. He also breaks down Krejcikova's upset of Andreeva, discusses which of the Top Seeds have looked best through the opening rounds, previews Day 4, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Storyline #1: Gauff survives, Andreeva falls - 6:35

Storyline #2: Top Seeds keep cruising - 20:10

Upsets - 29:55

Going the Distance - 34:55

Other Women's Results - 37:15

Other Men's Results - 38:30

Americans + Players w/College Ties - 40:40

Day 4 Preview - 42:00

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 2 of Wimbledon. He breaks down upsets of Ben Shelton and Elina Svitolina. He also offers his thoughts on all things Serena/Joint, looks at the many seeds who survived R1 battles in deciding sets, previews Day 3's action, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Storyline #1: Shelton + Svitolina Upset - 6:20

Storyline #2: Serena provides the thrills - 27:15

Storyline #3: Rybakina, Swiatek, and 6 other seeds survive deciding sets - 35:10

Upsets - 45:31

Going the Distance - 49:40

Other Women's Results - 51:15

Other Men's Results - 52:06

Americans + Players w/College Ties - 54:25

Day 3 Preview - 58:50

Laurel Springs

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of Wimbledon. He offers his thoughts on a strong start for the tournament's Top Seeds. He also breaks down the day's upsets, analyzes a fantastic day for the Americans, previews Day 2's action, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Storyline #1: Top Seeds look (mostly) sharp - 7:00

Storyline #2: Great Day for the Americans - 24:40

Storyline #3: Brutal Day for the Brits - 34:20

Upsets - 40:45

Going the Distance - 45:05

Other Women's Results - 46:10

Other Men's Results - 47:10

Americans + Players w/College Ties - 49:00

Day 2 Preview - 50:05

Laurel Springs

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2026 Wimbledon Men's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter by strength of section, names his most intriguing Round 1 matchups, lists his favorite storylines entering the event, offers his predictions, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Overview - 4:00

Sinner Quarter - 14:20

FAA Quarter - 25:40

Shelton Quarter 37:40

Zverev Quarter - 47:55

Championship Weekend Predictions - 55:55

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 previews the 2026 Wimbledon Women's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter by strength of section, names his most intriguing Round 1 matchups, lists his favorite storylines entering the event, offers his predictions, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Overview - 4:00

Sabalenka Quarter - 8:50

Pegula Quarter - 30:00

Swiatek Quarter - 41:15

Rybakina Quarter - 58:15

Championship Weekend Predictions - 1:09:55

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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