The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

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 first US Open title. He also offers his thoughts on the pivotal second set tiebreak that allowed Zverev to separate from Shelton, where things stand in the Race to the Tour Finals, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Rybakina knocks off Sabalenka - 7:40

Quick look at the WTA Race - 28:35

Zverev takes out Shelton - 35:20

Quick look at the ATP Race - 56:40

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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 Rybakina's victory over Gauff, offers his first thoughts on the Women's Final + Final thoughts on Friday's Men's Singles Semifinals, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Sabalenka/Pegula - 3:30

Rybakina/Gauff - 13:00

Women's Final Preview - 19:05

Final Men's SF thoughts - 23:55

Laurel Springs

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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 power ranks all eight Singles Quarterfinal battles, names his top contenders entering the homestretch, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

The Race for WTA #1 - 2:20

Rybakina/Qinwen - 15:00

Gauff/Andreeva - 25:15

Khachanov/Blockx - 36:00

Zverev/BVDZ - 41:35

SF Power Rankings - 44:35

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.

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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 power ranks all eight Singles Quarterfinal battles, names his top contenders entering the homestretch, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Shelton/Alcaraz - 4:45

Sabalenka/Noskova - 23:10

Tiafoe/Michelsen - 31:20

Pegula/Navarro - 39:35

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.

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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 power ranks all eight Singles Quarterfinal battles, names his top contenders entering the homestretch, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Stats entering the QFs - 2:05

Top Performer: Qinwen Zheng - 12:50

Top Performer: Alexander Blockx - 25:50

Upsets - 34:20

Going the Distance - 40:10

Other Women's Results - 47:50

Other Men's Results - 50:55

The Americans - 51:50

Players w/College Ties - 52:45

QF Match Power Rankings - 53:05

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.

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