"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, and controversies from both college and professional tennis.
Each episode features in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the latest happenings in the world of tennis, as well as interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. From top players and coaches to analysts and brand leaders, "The Mini-Break" offers a unique and comprehensive look at the world of tennis. Tune in each day for the latest news and insights!
This podcast is produced and managed by Cracked Media Ventures.
Latest episodes
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Biggest storylines of the 2026 Homestretch ft. Ben Rothenberg
#9 trending · Tennis
Bounces Author and No Challenges Remaining Host Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown the biggest WTA and ATP Tour storylines of the 2026 season'
Sep 16 1 h 19 min
ATP Top 10 Rankings (Post-US Open)
#27 trending · Tennis
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his post-US Open ATP Top 10 Rankings. He breaks down the difficulty of organizing #5-#10 in the rankings, offers his
Sep 16 1 h 04 min
WTA Top 10 Rankings (Post-US Open)
#32 trending · Tennis
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his post-US Open WTA Top 10 Rankings. He breaks down Rybakina's ascent to World #1, offers his thoughts on the 2026 s
Sep 15 52 min
ATP Stock Up, Stock Down (post- US Open edition)
#43 trending · Tennis
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin plays a post-US Open ATP edition of "Stock up, Stock down". He breaks down the players who did the most to change the percep
Sep 15 45 min
WTA Stock Up, Stock Down (Post-US Open)
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin plays a post-US Open WTA edition of "Stock up, Stock down". He breaks down the players who did the most to change the percep
Sep 14 51 min
2026 US Open Championship Weekend Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Championship Weekend at the 2026 US Open. He breaks down the relentless aggression that carried Elena Rybakina to a f
Sep 14 1 h 01 min
2026 US Open Day 12 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 12 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down a dominant serving performance from Aryna Sabalenka. He also recap Rybakin
Sep 11 31 min
2026 US Open Day 11 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 9 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down exceptional performances from Qinwen Zheng and Alexander Blockx. He also po
Sep 10 53 min
2026 US Open Day 10 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 9 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down exceptional performances from Qinwen Zheng and Alexander Blockx. He also po
Sep 9 48 min
2026 US Open Day 9 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 9 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down exceptional performances from Qinwen Zheng and Alexander Blockx. He also po
Sep 8 1 h 04 min
2026 US Open Day 8 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 8 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down peak performances from Linda Noskova and Frances Tiafoe. He also offers his
Sep 7 41 min
2026 US Open Day 7 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 7 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down a hectic day of action for fans of American Tennis, examining the performan
Sep 6 58 min
2026 US open Day 6 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 6 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down the first two big upsets of the Women's Singles draw. He also offers his th
Sep 5 36 min
2026 US Open Day 5 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 5 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down more deciding set success for the Women's Singles Seeds in R2. He also offe
Sep 4 45 min
2026 US Open Day 4 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 4 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down the stunning upset of Rafa Jodar. He also previews a LOADED R3 in the Women
Sep 3 43 min
2026 US Open Day 3 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 3 of the 2026 US Open. He offers his thoughts on the evening's five set battle between Zverev and Sonego. He also
Sep 2 39 min
2026 US Open Day 2 Recap
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 break
Sep 1 43 min
2026 US Open Day 1 Recap
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 break
Aug 31 46 min
US Open Men's Singles Draw Preview
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 fav
Aug 29 34 min
US Open Women's Singles Draw Preview
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 f
Aug 28 34 min
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Where The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 18, 2026).
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Alex Gruskin is very involved with the daily movements of both professional tours, Challenger events and even collegiate players that look promising on their rise to the top. Cussing gives a realistic perspective and adult conversation on talent at the professional level. It’s not a tennis match, it’s a tennis podcast and you feel that. The one small improvement I feel that can be made is the intro and outro music can overshadow Alex’s voice, which if that is intentional then by all means. I feel I need to put the volume all the way up to hear all of the thoughts that Alex’s shares which can be jarring when Alex’s gets excited and inflection can damn near blow out my eardrums. Just some small audio improvements that can make this podcast 5-stars. If you’re here for adult introspection on professional tennis on both the WTA and ATP, you’ll get what you came for. AGAIN, AS WELL! :D
MochaCub93 · Jun 2026
I listen to a lot of tennis podcasts and this is my absolute favorite for both WTA and ATP. No one can beat Alex Gruskin’s enthusiasm and love of this sport. Love the monthly top 10, quarterly, year end reviews etc. Two thumbs up.
Tennis24/7 · Jun 2025
A fun, informative tennis podcast that strikes the right balance between deep analysis and light-hearted banter. The hosts are passionate and knowledgeable, and they make even the most technical stuff easy to follow. Whether you’re into the pro tours, college tennis, or just love the sport, this is a great listen
issasquirrel · May 2025
Highly recommend these pods. They can sometimes dive a bit too deep into random players (at least for me), but Alex, the host, does an excellent job of keeping it entertaining while offering great analysis. His top 10 player episodes and discussions about who might win a slam in the future are always spot on. He also does a nice job with his guests, especially DK and Gill Gross. Any pod that covers grand slams or the top players in the game is definitely worth a listen.
SteveShadSC · Apr 2025
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