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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Bleav, Cracked Racquets

"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!
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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] - The Ugly Truth - How Much Do Tennis Players Make ft. Austin Rapp
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06/10/20 • 67 min

Welcome to the Mini-Break powered by Midwest Sports, your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.

MyTennisHQ Co-Founder Austin Rapp joins the show to discuss the financial hardships that face so many professional tennis players across the globe. He offers details into the disproportionate amounts of prize money received by Top 100 players in comparison to the rest of the tour, and suggestions about how that disparity can be alleviated moving forward.

Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!

This episode brought to you by:

Midwest Sports

Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!

Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.

This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.

DraftKings

🙌CAN’T MISS OFFER! 🙌 All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets

ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets

ArrowBar

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Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com.

Tennis Channel Podcast Network

Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates.

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Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquets.com

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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] - Do Trust What You See

Do Trust What You See

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

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06/29/23 • 36 min

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Wednesday’s WTA and ATP Tour action. He offers thoughts on the days results in Eastbourne, Bad Homburg, Mallorca, Wimbledon, 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 Eastbourne - 3:53

WTA Bad Homburg - 13:55

ATP Eastbourne - 18:03

ATP Mallorca - 23:25

Wimbledon Qualies - 31:40

This episode brought to you by:

Tennis Point

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Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.

This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.

Tourna

CR is excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share their exciting new grip innovation - a longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing: Tourna Tuff!! Email [email protected] and mention Cracked Racquets to get a FREE sample!

-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip

-same dry feel

-same trademarked blue color

-still gets tackier when you sweat

PLUS new features:

-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.

-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!

-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!

Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.

Email [email protected] and mention Cracked Racquets to get a FREE sample!

Tennis Channel Podcast Network

Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates.

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/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A

Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquets.com

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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] - Everything You Need to Know from Madrid

Everything You Need to Know from Madrid

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

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05/08/19 • 29 min

Welcome to the Mini-Break, your daily podcast for the biggest results, storylines, and controversies from the tennis world.

On today’s episode, host Jamie McDonald is joined by Cracked Racquets contributor Matt Stachowiak to talk about results at in Madrid! They run through Tuesday’s results and discuss which matchups are must-watches for Wednesday. Be sure to stay tuned for continuing Madrid coverage!

Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your Twitter/Instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] - NCAA Preview, Munich and Estoril

NCAA Preview, Munich and Estoril

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05/03/19 • 54 min

Welcome to the Mini-Break, your daily podcast for the biggest results, storylines, and controversies from the tennis world.

On today's episode, Host Alex Gruskin is joined by CR contributor Matt Stachowiak to discuss the NCAA bracket, predictions for Super Regional weekend, Tiafoe's win over Nishioka, and much more!

Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your Twitter/Instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] - NextGen Contenders, Intranational Rivalries, and Coaching Changes
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03/13/19 • 32 min

Welcome to the Mini-Break, your daily podcast for the best storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.

On today's episode of the Mini-Break, host Jamie McDonald and Matt Stachowiak talk all things Indian Wells! The pair walks through recent results in the Men's and Women's draws while also discussing NextGen contenders, intranational rivalries, and coaching changes on the tour.

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] - Mubadala Recap | Gaudenzi Comments | Borges/Tseng Final ft. David Gertler
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12/21/21 • 56 min

Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.

Cracked Racquets contributor David Gertler joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to offer their takeaways to Mubdala, ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi’s less than flattering comments about the ATP Challenger Tour, the Borges/Tseng Maia CH Final, 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!!

This episode brought to you by:

Tennis Point

Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!

Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.

This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.

Lucky Racket

The hub for tennis fans, based out of Dayton, OH. Our mission is to make everyone smile when they see our products on and off the tennis courts!

Get 15% OFF by using our promo code "Cracked15" at luckyracquet.com.

Tennis Channel Podcast Network

Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates.

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/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A

Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquets.comDon’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!

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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] - Double or Nothing: French Open Week 2 & NBA Finals Game 3
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10/07/20 • 53 min

On today’s episode of Double or Nothing, hosts Clark Cummings and Alex Rushin do a deep dive into Week 2 of the French Open and Game 3 of the NBA finals.

Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!

This episode brought to you by:

Midwest Sports

Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!

Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.

This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.

DraftKings

🙌CAN’T MISS OFFER! 🙌 All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets

ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets

ArrowBar

Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.

Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com.

Tennis Channel Podcast Network

Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates.

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/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A

Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquets.com

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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] - The Wimbledon Semifinals Are Set

The Wimbledon Semifinals Are Set

The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

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07/13/23 • 38 min

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Wednesday’s Wimbledon Quarterfinal matches. He breaks down peak performances from Jabeur, Sabalenka, and Alcaraz, previews at a brilliant set of Women’s Semifinal matches, 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

Eubanks/Medvedev - 9:37

Alcaraz/Rune - 19:23

Jabeur/Rybakina - 25:25

Sabalenka/Keys - 30:24

Women’s SF preview - 34:30i

This episode brought to you by:

Tennis Point

Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!

Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.

This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.

Tourna

CR is excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share their exciting new grip innovation - a longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing: Tourna Tuff!! Email [email protected] and mention Cracked Racquets to get a FREE sample!

-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip

-same dry feel

-same trademarked blue color

-still gets tackier when you sweat

PLUS new features:

-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.

-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!

-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!

Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.

Email [email protected] and mention Cracked Racquets to get a FREE sample!

Tennis Channel Podcast Network

Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates.

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/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A

Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquets.com

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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] - NCAA Women's Quarterfinal Recap and Semifinal Preview
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05/21/21 • 64 min

Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world.

Host Alex Gruskin recaps a DRAMATIC Quarterfinal round at the 2021 NCAA Women’s Tennis Tournament. He discusses why NC State’s aggression earned them a victory of Georgia, explains why it doesn’t get any better than Pepperdine’s 4-3 victory over UCLA, previews Friday’s SF matches, and so much more!!

Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!

This episode brought to you by:

Gamma Sports

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Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.

This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.

DraftKings

🙌CAN’T MISS OFFER! 🙌 All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets

ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets

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Tennis Channel Podcast Network

Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates.

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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] - Introducing "Double or Nothing" ft. Alex Rushin and Clark Cummings
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08/19/20 • 47 min

The "Double or Nothing" podcast will be a weekly show focusing on advice, discussion, and stories from the gambling world of tennis. Hosted by Alex Rushin and Clark Cummings, each show will consist of weekly bet recaps, advice for upcoming tournaments, and exclusive guests!

Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!

This episode brought to you by:

Midwest Sports

Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!

Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.

This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.

DraftKings

🙌CAN’T MISS OFFER! 🙌 All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets

ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets

ArrowBar

Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.

Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com.

Tennis Channel Podcast Network

Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates.

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/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A

Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquets.com

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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] currently has 1438 episodes available.

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The podcast is about News, Podcasts, Sports, Tennis and Sports News.

What is the most popular episode on The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]?

The episode title 'Tauson, Kvitova, Rublev, and Schwartzman Deliver' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] is 50 minutes.

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Episodes of The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] are typically released every day.

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The first episode of The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast] was released on Mar 4, 2019.

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