The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Penn Men's Tennis Head Coach Rich Bonfiglio joins the show to breakdown his team's success in the 2026 season. He breaks down the team's performance in a dramatic 4-3 victory over Princeton, discusses what has clicked so well for his program in Year 4 on the job, offers his thoughts on what makes Ivy League Tennis special, plus SO much more!! You can watch the full episode on YouTube by clicking here. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his ATP Top 10 rankings after the first three months of the 2026 season. He breaks down the Top 10 into tiers of contenders, shares his expectations for each player heading into the clay court season, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Reflecting on the first three months - 5:50 Tier 1 - 17:35 Carlos Alcaraz Jannik Sinner Tier 2 - 26:25 3. Novak Djokovic 4. Alex Zverev Tier 3 + Honorable Mention - 35:00 5. Daniil Medvedev 6. Alex De Minaur 7. Felix Auger Aliassime 8. Arthur Fils 9. Lorenzo Musetti 10. The Best American or Jack Draper ATP Houston - 1:00:20 ATP Marrakech - 1:02:45 ATP Bucharest - 1:04:20 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his WTA Top 10 rankings after the first three months of the 2026 season. He breaks down the Top 10 into tiers of contenders, shares his expectations for each player heading into the clay court season, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Reflecting on 2026's first-third - 7:30 Tier 1 - 20:40 Aryna Sabalenka - 21:26 Elena Rybakina - 26:30 Tier 2 - 35:15 3. Jessica Pegula - 39:20 4. Iga Swiatek - 43:50 5. Coco Gauff - 49:35 Tier 3 + Honarble - 54:05 6. Victoria Mboko - 59:35 7. Elina Svitolina - 1:06:45 8. Amanda Anisimova - 1:03:25 9. Karolina Muchova - 1:10:05 10. Mirra Andreeva - 1:12:55 WTA Charleston - 1:16:50 WTA Bogota - 1:19:30 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Junior Tennis Champions Center CEO Martin Blackman joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss how players within the JTCC development program continue to benefit from the Laurel Springs School. He also shares his thoughts on the various ways a tennis program can best ingrain itself within a community, and why returning to the JTCC was the right opportunity for him. Laurel Springs Partnerships Specialist Jack Dempsey then joins the two to breakdown how the JTCC has become a model for success in student-athlete development. You can watch the full episode on YouTube by clicking here. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the front-half of Championship Weekend at the Miami Open. He offers his thoughts on a Sabalenka Sunshine Swing sweep, breaks down two dominant serving performances from Lehecka and Sinner, previews Sunday's Men's Singles Final, 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 Bookmarks Sabalenka sweeps the Sunshine Double - 5:30 Lehecka brings his best - 22:00 Sinner keeps on rollin' - 28:50 Men's Singles Final Preview - 35:55 _____ 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Thursday's Miami Open action. He offers some context to the remarkable 2.5 year run of Aryna Sabalenka, breaks down dominant performances from Gauff, Sinner, and Zverev, 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 Bookmarks Sabalenka reaches ANOTHER final - 4:00 Gauff dominates - 17:45 Men's SFs now set - 26:02 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the first six Quarterfinal matches at the Miami Open. He offers his thoughts on which Women's Semifinalist has impressed most in Miami. He then looks at a resurgent Arthur Fils, shares his take on the steady success of Jiri Lehecka, previews the upcoming Championship Weekend action, 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 Bookmarks Which Women's SFist has impressed the most - 2:30 Arthur Fils is BACK - 32:00 A Jiri Lehecka conversation - 37:50 Men's QF Pt 2 Preview - 46:30 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his observations from Day 7 of the Miami Open. He offers his thoughts on another Mboko victory over Andreeva, a fantastic day for the Americans, 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 Bookmarks Mboko knocks off Andreeva again - 3:30 Atmane + Cerundolo pull off upsets - 21:00 Gauff takes another step + other women's thoughts - 31:10 Tiafoe knocks out Mensik - 39:35 Men's R4 Preview - 43:20 Women's QF Preview - 46:15 _____ 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his observations from Day 6 of the Miami Open. He offers his thoughts on Korda's upset victory over Alcaraz, Jessica Pegula's case for the #3 position, 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 Bookmarks Korda knocks off Alcaraz - 2:00 Gibson + Baptiste keep rolling - 17:20 Is Pegula the current #3 - 22:30 Landaluce does it again - 26:10 Other Miami Women's takeaways - 29:55 Other Miami Men's takeaways - 35:50 _____ 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his observations from Day 5 of the Miami Open. He offers his thoughts on the plethora of early round Men's upsets, breaks down an "as expected" day for the women, previews Day 6, 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 Bookmarks Men's Upsets - 5:40 Other Miami Men's takeaways - 23:55 The "As expected" Women - 30:30 Women's Upsets - 34:15 Day 6 Preview - 38:50 _____ 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his observations from the first four days of play at the Miami Open. He offers his thoughts on another stunning Swiatek loss, breaks down a rare HOT start for teenagers in the Men's Draw, 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 Bookmarks Swiatek upset by Linette - 7:50 Eala + Gauff + Andreeva survive - 17:30 Other Miami Women's takeaways - 25:35 Quinn stays hot - 29:30 Teenagers have a moment - 36:05 Other Miami Men's takeaways - 38:00 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief offers his final thoughts on the Indian Wells Men's Singles Event. He breaks down a FANTASTIC final between Sinner and Medvedev. He then previews the Miami Open Men's Singles Draw, 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 Bookmarks Indian Wells Final Thoughts - 9:55 Miami Draw Preview - 26:35 Alcaraz Quarter - 28:15 Musetti Quarter - 33:55 Zverev Quarter - 37:03 Sinner Quarter - 41:25 Phoenix CH - 44:00 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief offers his final thoughts on the Indian Wells Women's Singles Event. He breaks down a FANTASTIC final between Sabaelnka and Rybakina. He then previews the Miami Open Women's Singles Draw, 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 Bookmarks Indian Wells Final Thoughts - 8:35 Miami Draw Preview - 22:00 Sabalenka Quarter - 25:45 Rybakina Quarter - 29:30 Gauff Quarter - 33:00 Swiatek Quarter - 34:50 _____ 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Road Producer James Tait joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown the latest action from Indian Wells and the Arizona Tennis Classic (Phoenix Challenger) 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 Bookmarks Indian Wells Women's Singles - 3:00 Indian Wells Men's Singles - 31:00 Phoenix CH - 50:00 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Road Producer James Tait joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown the latest action from Indian Wells and the Phoenix Challenger 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 Bookmarks Indian Wells Women's Singles - 3:00 Indian Wells Men's Singles - 31:00 Phoenix CH - 50:00 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Friday's action from Indian Wells. He names his standout performers from Day 3, previews a LOADED Day 4 schedule of Round 2 action, and 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 Bookmarks Women's Singles - 4:50 Men's Singles - 23:20 Day 4 Preview - 30:45 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Thursday's action from Indian Wells. He names his standout performers from Day 2, previews a LOADED Day 3 schedule of Round 2 action, and 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 Bookmarks Women's Singles - 5:15 Men's Singles - 14:45 Day 3 Preview - 22:15 _____ 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the Indian Wells Men's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter of the draw, names his sleepers looming within each section, shares his predictions, 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 Bookmarks Alcaraz Quarter - 4:50 Djokovic Quarter - 12:00 Zverev Quarter - 16:40 Sinner Quarter - 23:40 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the Indian Wells Women's Singles Draw. He breaks down each quarter of the draw, names his sleepers looming within each section, shares his predictions, 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 Bookmarks Sabalenka Quarter - 7:00 Gauff Quarter - 13:30 Rybakina Quarter - 20:35 Swiatek Quarter - 25:30 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin names his most notable ATP Stock Up, Stock Down movers from the month of February. He offers his thoughts on the return to form of FAA, another step forward for Jakub Mensik, the befuddling struggles of Casper Ruud, and 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 Bookmarks Jakub Mensik - 5:15 Joao Fonseca - 10:50 Felix Auger-Aliassime - 21:40 Matteo Berrettini - 24:25 Casper Ruud - 29:30 Arthur Fils - 32:45 Honorable Mention (Up): Cobolli, Medvedev, Etcheverry, Darderi, Damm, Griekspoor, Paul, Korda, Tiafoe, Wong, Nava, Hanfmann, Kypson, Svajda, Atmane - 35:00 Honorable Mention (Down): Hurkacz, Diallo - 36:30 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin names his most notable WTA Stock Up, Stock Down movers from the month of February. He breaks down two breakout title runs for Bejlek and Bucsa, examines the continues struggles of Navarro and Paolini, 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 Bookmarks Sara Bejlek - 7:32 Peyton Stearns - 16:45 Emma Navarro - 23:10 Jasmine Paolini - 28:55 Katie Boulter - 34:35 Anna Kalinskaya - 36:55 Cristina Bucsa - 39:45 Victoria Mboko - 41:20 Honorable Mention (Up): Ruzic, Cirstea, Eala, Baptise, Pegula, Muchova, Jimenez Katsineva - 44:15 Honorable Mention (Down): Badosa, Raducanu, Maria, Noskova, Yastremska, Alexandrova, Samsonova, Potapova - 46:15 _____ 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his pre-Sunshine Swing ATP Top 10 rankings. He breaks down the crowded race for the #9 and #10 spots. He also shares his expectations for his Top 10 contenders at both Indian Wells and Miami, names the top contenders to knock off either Sinner or Alcaraz in March, 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 Bookmarks Overview of February - 5:20 #1 Carlos Alcaraz - 13:50 #2 Jannik Sinner - 17:30 #3 Novak Djokovic - 20:25 #4 Alex Zverev - 22:25 #5 Alex De Minaur - 26:40 #6 Ben Shelton - 29:00 #7 Felix Auger Aliassime - 34:30 #8 Lorenzo Musetti/#9 Taylor Fritz/#10 Daniil Medvedev - 37:30 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his WTA Top 10 rankings to start the month of March. He offers his thoughts on the continued ascent of Mboko. He also gives his reorganized tiers of contenders heading into the Sunshine Swing, lists his expectations for the top WTA players heading into Indian Wells, and 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 Bookmarks #1 Aryna Sabalenka - 7:35 #2 Elena Rybakina/#3 Iga Swiatek - 13:00 #4 Jessica Pegula - 21:10 #5 Amanda Anisimova/#6 Coco Gauff - 26:15 #7 Elina Svitolina - 32:45 #8 Mirra Andreeva - 36:20 #9 Victoria Mboko - 39:15 #10 Karolina Muchova - 42:20 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a busy Championship Sunday in the Pro Tennis World. He reflects on another exceptional week on the clay for Darderi. He also offers his thoughts on the return to form of Stearns and Cobolli, a new career-high for Bucsa, 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 Bookmarks ATP Santiago - 5:05 WTA Austin - 18:30 ATP Acapulco - 25:35 WTA Merida - 33:35 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 36:55 _____ 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down the last two days of action from across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on a fantastic week of tennis to bring home Title #23 for Daniil Medvedev. He also breaks down a massive week for Tiafoe in Acapulco, Championship Sundays in Austin, Merida, and Santiago, 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 Bookmarks ATP Dubai - 3:40 ATP Acapulco - 21:30 WTA Merida - 28:30 WTA Austin - 31:15 ATP Santiago - 34:35 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 38:15 _____ 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action from across the Pro Tennis World. 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 Bookmarks ATP Dubai - 5:45 ATP Acapulco - 13:55 WTA Merida - 20:10 WTA Austin - 22:40 ATP Santiago - 24:30 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 36:15 _____ 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down this week's early round action from across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on strong starts from all the top seeds in Dubai. He also breaks down the continued chaos of opening round play in Acapulco and Austin, offers updates on the action in Merida and Santiago, 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 Bookmarks ATP Dubai - 5:10 ATP Acapulco - 16:26 WTA Merida - 24:55 WTA Austin - 27:55 ATP Santiago - 33:15 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 36:10 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down the final week of February action in the pro tennis world. He looks at a stacked week of ATP 500 action in Dubai and Acapulco. He also offers his thoughts on the draws in Merida, Austin, Santiago, and 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 Bookmarks ATP Dubai - 6:30 ATP Acapulco - 16:45 WTA Merida - 28:02 WTA Austin - 32:10 ATP Santiago - 34:30 WTA 125Ks + ATP Challengers - 37:10 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his many takeaways from the first three weeks of ATP action in February. He shares his thoughts on the crowded race to be the top American Man. He also breaks down the biggest winners and losers from the season's second month, gives his two cents on Fonseca's slow start to 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!! Episode Bookmarks Who's the best American Man right now?! - 5:45 Had themselves a moment - 26:35 Fonseca slow start to 2026 continues - 41:50 Registering on the panic meter - 44:05 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his many takeaways from the first three weeks of WTA action in February. He breaks down the continued excellence of a surging Jessica Pegula and examines the continued success of the WTA Youth Movement. He also names his biggest winners and losers from the month's WTA results, 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 Bookmarks Is this the Jessica Pegula window?! - 7:15 Who's the best American Woman right now?! - 20:38 WTA Youth Movement continues to grow - 29:45 Is anyone worried about Mirra Andreeva? - 56:10 Had themselves a moment - 1:03:40 Registering on the panic meter - 1:12:00 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action from across the Pro Tennis World. 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 Bookmarks WTA Abu Dhabi - 5:00 WTA Cluj Napoca - 9:51 WTA Ostrava - 12:34 ATP Montpellier - 15:45 WTA 125K + ATP Challengers - 17:14 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down this week's action across the WTA and ATP Tours. He offers his thoughts on events in Abu Dhabi, Cluj-Napoca, Ostrava, Montpellier, and 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 Bookmarks WTA Abu Dhabi - 4:33 WTA Cluj Napoca - 14:35 WTA Ostrava - 18:25 ATP Montpellier - 21:40 WTA 125K + ATP Challengers - 25:10 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on those ATP players that did the most to either improve or hurt their standing in the opening month of the 2026 season with a game of "Stock Up, Stock Down". He breaks down remarkably impressive hard court Januarys for Baez and Darderi. He also looks at a tough month for the Canadian men, 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 Bookmarks Learner Tien, Stock Up - 8:15 Hubert Hurkacz, Stock Up - 14:40 Luciano Darderi, Stock Up - 18:35 Sebastian Baez, Stock Up - 22:55 College as a pathway, Stock Up - 28:00 Stock Up Honorable Mention - 31:00 Denis Shapovalov, Stock Down - 33:00 Gabriel Diallo, Stock Down - 35:00 Sebastian Korda, Stock Down - 36:22 Stock Down Honorable Mention - 38:20 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on those WTA players that did the most to either improve or hurt their standing in the opening month of the 2026 season with a game of "Stock Up, Stock Down" . He breaks down the continued ascent of a couple of WTA teenagers, names the two WTA veterans he's most concerned about heading into February, 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 Bookmarks Iva Jovic, Stock Up - 10:25 Victoria Mboko, Stock Up - 17:05 Wang Xinyu, Stock Up - 22:20 Taylah Preston, Stock Up - 27:05 Stock Up Honorable Mention - 30:05 Ekaterina Alexandrova, Stock Down - 32:25 Ashlyn Krueger, Stock Down - 35:00 Donna Vekic, Stock Down - 38:32 Stock Down Honorable Mention - 39:55 _____ 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his ATP Top 10 rankings after the opening month of the 2026 season. He offers his thoughts on the consolidation of his Tier 2 contenders, breaks down a contentious race for spots #9 and #10, 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 Bookmarks Top of the game storylines - 6:00 Tier 1 - 19:00 #1 Carlos Alcaraz - 19:00 #2 Jannik Sinner - 22:30 Tier 1B - 25:30 #3 Novak Djokovic - 26:05 Tier 2 - 30:00 #4 Alex Zverev - 31:50 #5 Lorenzo Musetti - 37:20 #6 Alex De Minaur - 41:01 #7 Ben Shelton - 45:50 #8 Taylor Fritz - 49:05 Tier 3/Honorable Mention - 51:21 #9 Alexander Bublik - 59:30 #10 Tommy Paul - 1:10:55 _____ 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his WTA Top 10 rankings after the opening month of the 2026 season. He breaks down his three tiers of WTA contenders, offers his thoughts on the crowded race for the #9 and #10 spots, 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 Bookmarks Top of the game storylines - 9:15 Tier 1 - 19:45 #1 Aryna Sabalenka - 20:10 #2 Elena Rybakina - 26:08 #3 Iga Swiatek - 30:00 Tier 2 - 37:45 #4 Amanda Anisimova - 39:30 #5 Coco Gauff - 41:53 #6 Jessica Pegula - 44:50 #7 Elina Svitolina - 49:00 #8 Mirra Andreeva - 52:12 Tier 3/Honorable Mention - 55:45 #9 Victoria Mboko - 1:00:05 #10 Madison Keys - 1:07:20 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the 2026 Australian Open Men's Singles Final. He offers his thoughts on what allowed ultimately Alcaraz to overwhelm Djokovic in a four-set finish. He also breaks down where Alcaraz ranks historically at age 22, 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 Bookmarks Alcaraz/Djokovic - 6:10 Alcaraz at 22 - 24:30 ATP Challengers - 32:35 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the 2026 Australian Open Women's Singles Final. He breaks down a brilliant display of power tennis from Elena Rybakina. He then contemplates who currently owns the title of BEST player in Women's Tennis, offers his final preview for the Men's Singles Final, 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 Bookmarks Rybakina/Sabalenka - 5:05 Men's Singles Final Preview - 30:36 ATP Challengers + WTA 125K - 37:10 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps a magnificent pair of 2026 Australian Open Men's Singles Semifinal battle. He marvels at the otherworldly persistence of a cramping Carlos Alcaraz, and shares his continued bewilderment at the ceaseless excellence of Novak Djokovic. He then previews both the Men's and Women's Singles 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 Bookmarks Alcaraz/Zverev - 5:20 Djokovic/Sinner - 28:00 Men's Final Preview - 34:40 Women's Final Preview - 41:03 ATP Challengers - 43:30 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the 2026 Australian Open Women's Singles Semifinals. He offers his thoughts on two overwhelming displays of power tennis from Sabalenka and Rybakina. He then shares his first thoughts on the Sabalenka/Rybakina Women's Final, previews Friday's Men's Singles Semifinal battles, 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 Bookmarks Sabalenka/Svitolina - 5:40 Rybakina/Pegula - 16:25 Women's Final Preview - 24:52 Alcaraz/Zverev Preview - 31:10 Sinner/Djokovic Preview - 34:30 ATP Challenger - 38:00 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 11 of the 2026 Australian Open. He breaks down comprehensive victories for Rybakina, Pegula, and Sinner. He also offers his thoughts on the fascinating context of Djokovic's 2026 AO run, previews the AO SFs, 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 Bookmarks Rybakina/Swiatek - 5:20 Pegula/Anisimova - 17:38 Women's Singles SF Preview - 25:30 Djokovic/Musetti - 38:35 Sinner/Shelton - 49:35 Men's Singles SF Preview - 57:30 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 10 of the 2026 Australian Open. He offers his thoughts on definitive victories for Sabalenka, Alcaraz and Svitolina. He also breaks down a particularly impressive Zverev victory, previews Day 11's Quartefinal matches, 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 Bookmarks Zverev/Tien - 12:25 Sabalenka/Jovic - 24:40 Svitolina/Gauff - 30:14 Alcaraz/De Minaur - 37:45 Day 11 Preview - 45:44 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 9 of the 2026 Australian Open. He offers his thoughts on sensational performances from Pegula, Shelton, and Musetti. He also previews what promises to be an exceptional Quarterfinal Round of action at the year's first major, 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 Bookmarks Pegula/Keys - 5:45 Shelton/Ruud - 13:30 Musetti/Fritz - 19:30 Anisimova/Xin Yu - 25:50 Rybakina + Sinner + Swiatek all cruise - 31:06 Stats as QFs - 37:13 Women's QF Preview - 44:35 Men's QF Preview - 53:12 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Days 6, 7, and 8 at the 2026 Australian Open. He offers his thoughts on the continued ascent of the California kids (Tien, Jovic). He also shares his takes on dramatic victories for Sinner and Gauff, the quietly cruising Svitolina and De Minaur, the most intriguing storylines of Week Two, 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 Bookmarks Biggest Headlines - 6:05 The California Kids (Jovic, Tien): 8:30 Top seeds survive (Sinner, Gauff): 30:00 Quietly cruising (Svitolina, De Minaur): 44:50 Straight sets victories dominate Day 8 - 53:53 Storylines to monitor moving forward - 1:00:40 _____ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.