The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Statements are made

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Thursday's action from across the professional tennis world. He shares his takeaways from a blockbuster day of Women's R16 action in Brisbane, breakout victories for a couple of American men, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks

WTA Brisbane - 5:06

United Cup - 22:10

ATP Brisbane - 28:13

ATP Hong Kong - 35:25

WTA Auckland - 40:35

ATP Challengers + WTA 125K - 44:15

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Still in the Honeymoon Phase

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Wednesday's action from across the professional tennis world. He shares his takeaways from a testy day for the top Women's seeds in Brisbane, an exceptional day of tennis in Hong Kong, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks

WTA Brisbane - 4:55

United Cup - 21:46

ATP Hong Kong - 35:00

ATP Brisbane - 43:06

WTA Auckland - 48:21

ATP Challengers + WTA 125K - 52:27

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First eyes on the field

Tue, 06 Jan 2026

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Tuesday's action from across the professional tennis world. He shares his takeaways from the top WTA seeds kicking things off in Brisbane, recaps a busy day of United Cup results, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks

WTA Brisbane - 4:53

United Cup - 19:00

ATP Brisbane - 32:05

ATP Hong Kong - 43:15

WTA Auckland - 46:45

ATP Challengers + WTA 125K - 50:48

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2026 is off and running!!

Mon, 05 Jan 2026

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews Week 1 of the 2026 ATP and WTA Season. He breaks down a fascinating first few days of United Cup results, names the players he's watching closest in Week 1, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks

United Cup - 4:24

WTA Brisbane - 26:25

ATP Brisbane - 30:45

ATP Hong Kong - 35:40

WTA Auckland - 37:27

ATP Challengers + WTA 125K - 40:18

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2026 ATP Predictions (Top 10 + Slam Champions)

Mon, 05 Jan 2026

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his predictions for the 2026 ATP Year-End Top 10. He also offers his thoughts on who will capture slam titles in the new year, projects his contenders for the Tour Finals, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks

World #1 - 14:49

World #2 - 17:42

World #3 - 21:01

World #4 - 25:16

World #5 - 27:55

World #6 - 30:35

World #7 - 32:45

World #8 - 34:50

World #9 - 37:20

World #10 - 39:20

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