Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin react to Season 2, Episode 6 of the Netflix Docu-Series "Break Point," entitled Becoming the One. This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by Netflix or the Break Point documentary. All product and company ...
Jan 15, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin react to Season 2, Episode 5 of the Netflix Docu-Series "Break Point," entitled Now Or Never. This episode keys in on Jessica Pegula and Maria Sakkari, two late-blooming players who became known for making deep runs only to be stopped late. This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not ...
Jan 14, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin react to Season 2, Episode 4 of the Netflix Docu-Series "Break Point," entitled Unfinished Business. Alexander Zverev's favorable portrayal in this episode was controversial and offensive to many. This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maint...
Jan 13, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recap Episode 3 of the second season of the Netflix Docu-Series Break Point. This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by Netflix or the Break Point documentary. All product and company names are the registe...
Jan 12, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recap Episode 2 of the second season of the Netflix Docu-Series Break Point. This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by Netflix or the Break Point documentary. All product and company names are the registe...
Jan 11, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin react to Season 2, Episode 1 of the Netflix Docu-Series "Break Point," entitled The Curse. The new season kicks off with a focus on Aryna Sabalenka's Australian Open title run, while many of the other participants in season 1 of the show flame out in some way or another in Melbourne. This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . _________...
Jan 10, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin are joined by the Showrunner for season one of the Netflix Docu-Series "Break Point," to deliver an intimate behind-the-scenes look on making the show. Then, Gill and Alex recap the final episode of season 1, Ep. 10 "One Last Chance." This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here. ________________________________ This podcast is not endorse...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recap Episode 9 of the Netflix Docu-Series Break Point. This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here. ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by Netflix or the Break Point documentary. All product and company names are the registered trademarks of thei...
Jul 03, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recap Episode 8 of the Netflix Docu-Series Break Point. This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by Netflix or the Break Point documentary. All product and company names are the registered trademarks of the...
Jun 29, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recap Episode 7 of the Netflix Docu-Series Break Point. This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by Netflix or the Break Point documentary. All product and company names are the registered trademarks of the...
Jun 25, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recap Episode 6 of the Netflix Docu-Series Break Point. This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by Netflix or the Break Point documentary. All product and company names are the registered trademarks of the...
Jun 24, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Alex Gruskin and Gill Gross bring on an "average joe" television enthusiast for a fresh perspective on episodes 1-5 of Break Point, the Netflix tennis docuseries. His name also happens to be Joe, Joe Abitanta. They discuss which players came across as likeable and why the show could work better for non-tennis diehards. Also available on the Cracked Racquets podcast network. This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . _____...
Apr 10, 2023•47 min
Hosts Gill Gross and Alex Gruskin are joined by tennis fanatic and Billions (Showtime) Showrunner Brian Koppelman to discuss the premiere of Netflix tennis docuseries Break Point. This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by Netflix or the Break Point documentary. All product and company names ...
Mar 02, 2023•38 min
Monday Match Analysis Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin chat with World #8 Taylor Fritz. Fritz offers insight into his experience shooting the show, the reaction he’s received, what actually happened to him at Indian Wells, and so much more!! This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authoriz...
Feb 03, 2023•28 min
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recap Episode 5 of the Netflix Docu-Series Break Point. They dissect the intricacies of the FAA-Uncle Toni-Rafa relationship, explore Rafa’s shadow over this episode, examine the backgrounds of Ruud and FAA, and so much more!! This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed by, d...
Jan 31, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recap Episode 4 of the Netflix Docu-Series Break Point. They dive into insight offered by main characters Paula Badosa and Ons Jabeur, explore the broader themes of the series thus far, and so much more This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with,...
Jan 25, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recap Episode 3 of the Netflix Docu-Series "Break Point," entitled California Dreaming. They discuss dramatic scenes of Taylor Fritz fighting through a day-of ankle injury ahead of his Indian Wells final, an intimate look at Maria Sakkari's mental battle and much more. This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________...
Jan 22, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recap Episode 2 of the Netflix Docu-Series Break Point. They share their thoughts on the depiction of the Tomljanovic-Berrettini relationship, debate whether the second episode was an improvement from the first, and so much more!! This episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . You can check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed b...
Jan 17, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin dissect Episode 1 of the Netflix tennis docu-series "Break Point," entitled The Maverick. They share their thoughts on the intro segment which wasted no time in attempting to sell both tennis and the show. Nick Kyrgios quickly becomes the focus of the episode thereafter, from his childhood, his team, his unique place in the sport and ultimately his 2022 Australian Open doubles run alongside compatriot Thanasi...
Jan 16, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offer a sneak peak at the newest Netflix Docu-Series (INSERT SHOW NAME). They share their thoughts on the show’s trailer, run through each of the five episodes’ descriptions, and so much more!! this episode is available on video format on the Gill Gross YouTube channel . Check it out by clicking here . ________________________________ This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, auth...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross and Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offer a sneak peak at the newest season of Inside-Out. Inside-Out" season 2 takes a deep dive into the world of professional tennis by recapping and analyzing the latest episodes of Netflix's documentary series "Break Point". Hosted by Alex Gruskin and Gill Gross, the show breaks down each episode of series that follows the sport's biggest stars as they strive for greatness on and off the court. From Grand Sl...
Jan 11, 2023•1 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Inside-Out offers an in-depth telling of some of the most intriguing oral histories, rivalries, and narratives from tennis’s past. Each season of the podcast will cover a separate topic, with different episodes featuring narration from host Alex Gruskin, interviews with relevant guests from each story, notable sound bites from various media platforms, and so much more!! The first season of this podcast will cover the history of American men's tennis, and focus on determining which American male,...
Apr 23, 2020•2 min
The purpose of The Belt is to determine which American male, at any given time in the Open Era, held the mantel of being the best American man in tennis. While the current crop of American male singles players objectively failed to match the accomplishments of their predecessors, a future generation of American men quietly dominated the junior circuit, and have begun to emerge as potential forces in the professional ranks. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle f...
Apr 21, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The purpose of The Belt is to determine which American male, at any given time in the Open Era, held the mantel of being the best American man in tennis. During the early 2010s, American male singles players struggled to keep up with three of the greatest players ever to pick up a racquet. Simultaneously, a pair of American twin brothers were off playing some of the greatest doubles ever seen during the Open Era. The question for fans of American tennis soon became: How do each of them value sin...
Apr 21, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The purpose of The Belt is to determine which American male, at any given time in the Open Era, held the mantel of being the best American man in tennis. As the careers of Sampras and Agassi began to fade, it was up to Andy Roddick to try and carry the American baton. The emergence of Roger Federer didn't make things easy, but the talent and charisma of Roddick elevated him above all of his American contemporaries, and made him the next recipient of The Belt Don’t forget to give a 5 star review ...
Apr 21, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The purpose of The Belt is to determine which American male, at any given time in the Open Era, held the mantel of being the best American man in tennis. Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi’s rivalry soon transcended the men's game, and rendered all other players’ results, American or not, as obsolete. While both men differed significantly in both playing style and persona, they captured the hearts of American tennis fans in ways perhaps no other American male players ever have. Don’t forget to give a...
Apr 21, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The purpose of The Belt is to determine which American male, at any given time in the Open Era, held the mantel of being the best American man in tennis. Following in McEnroe's footsteps would be no easy task. In fact, it took over half a decade for a worthy successor for the belt to emerge. Luckily for American tennis fans, the country’s greatest generation of players , Sampras, Agassi, Chang, and Courier, were finally ready to carry the mantel and push American men's tennis to even greater hei...
Apr 21, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The next recipient of “The Belt” brought a Rock'N'Roll-like flair to the game, and finally made it "cool" to be an American tennis fan. The Belt’s transition from Arthur Ashe to Jimmy Connors was clearcut. The transition of the belt from Connors to John McEnroe ? A bit murkier. However, once Johnny Mac hit is stride, he towered atop of American Men's Tennis in way no other man had before him. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR...
Apr 21, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The purpose of The Belt is to determine which American male, at any given time in the Open Era, held the mantel of being the best American man in tennis. The next recipient of “The Belt” brought a Rock'N'Roll-like flair to the game, and finally made it "cool" to be an American tennis fan. That man, of course, is Jimmy Connors . Connors pushed American men's tennis to heights not seen in quite some time, and became an American sports icon. The man that tried to surpass would undoubtedly have an u...
Apr 21, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The purpose of The Belt is to determine which American male, at any given time in the Open Era, held the mantel of being the best American man in tennis. The series starts at the beginning of the Open Era, as Arthur Ashe makes his way to the forefront of both professional tennis and American society as well. Beyond his remarkable career achievements, Ashe’s conduct and actions off of the court transcended American culture, and laid the groundwork for the generations of future tennis players that...
Apr 21, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
