The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2025 Championships at Wimbledon. He breaks down another shockingly poor day for the original #NextGenATP crew, shares his thoughts on deciding set victories for Alcaraz, Keys, and Paolini, looks at the day's other biggest results, and SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

• The Headlines - 8:03


• Upsets - 36:55


• Going the Distance - 42:52


• Other Results - 44:48


• Americans Women/Men - 51:42


• College Women/Men - 53:05


• Day Ahead - 54:06

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2025 Wimbledon Women's Singles Draw. He runs through each of the four quarters naming the strength of each section, most intriguing round one matches, and seeds on upset alert. He also offers his predictions, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

• Sabalenka (1) Quarter - 4:23


• Paolini (4) Quarter - 16:38


• Pegula (3) Quarter - 26:40


• Gauff (2) Quarter - 36:38

Laurel Springs

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2025 Wimbledon Men's Singles Draw. He runs through each of the four quarters naming the strength of each section, most intriguing round one matches, and seeds on upset alert. He also offers his predictions, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

• Sinner (1) Quarter - 6:11


• Draper (4) Quarter - 16:38


• Zverev (3) Quarter - 29:45


• Alcaraz (2) Quarter - 40:35

Laurel Springs

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Tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to draft their most intriguing players in the Wimbledon Women's Singles Draw. The offer their thoughts on where things stand big picture on the WTA Tour entering the year's third major, draft their most intriguing players, so much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

• Where things stand on tour - 6:00


• Top 4 Player - 14:23


• Player ranked 5-10 - 29:22


• Two Players ranked 11-32 - 38:10


• One American - 51:10


• One Wild Card - 59:27

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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Tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to draft their most intriguing players in the Wimbledon Meen's Singles Draw. The offer their thoughts on where things stand big picture on the ATP Tour entering the year's third major, draft their most intriguing players, so much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

• Where things stand on tour - 4:00


• Top 4 Player - 9:15


• Player ranked 5-10 - 18:28


• Two Players ranked 11-32 - 31:15


• One American - 43:36


• One Wild Card - 48:18


• The College Guys - 49:52

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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