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Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]

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"Cracked Interviews" is a podcast that delves into the world of tennis, featuring interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. From top players and coaches to brand leaders and analysts, this podcast offers an inside look at the lives and careers of those who shape the game. Join host and tennis enthusiast Alex Gruskin as he sits down with some of the biggest names in tennis for in-depth conversations about their careers, the state of the game, and more! Whether you're a hardcore tennis fan or just looking to learn more about the sport, "Cracked Interviews" is the perfect podcast for you. Tune in and get ready to be entertained and educated about the world of tennis. ______________ This podcast is brought to you by: Tourna We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including: -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. This podcast is produced and managed by Cracked Media Ventures.
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Episodes

Sumit Nagal (ATP #468): Indian ATP Player [Live from 2022 Ellesse Pro Challenge]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with each of the participants of the 2022 Ellesse Pro Tennis Challenge. Today's episode features Czech ATP player (ATP #468) Sumit Nagal. 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: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Australia, the UK’s Lawn Tennis Associat...

Sep 02, 202216 minEp. 472

Jonas Forejtek (ATP #223): Czech ATP Player [Live from 2022 Ellesse Pro Challenge]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with each of the participants of the 2022 Ellesse Pro Tennis Challenge. Today's episode features Czech ATP player (ATP #223) Jonas Forejtek. 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: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Australia, the UK’s Lawn Tennis Assoc...

Aug 30, 202216 minEp. 471

Hugo Gaston (ATP #71): French ATP Player [Live from 2022 Ellesse Pro Challenge]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with each of the participants of the 2022 Ellesse Pro Tennis Challenge. 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: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Australia, the UK’s Lawn Tennis Association and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The startup's miss...

Aug 25, 202217 minEp. 470

Pat Maloney (NCAA): University of Michigan 5th-Year Senior

University of Michigan 5th year Patrick Maloney joins the show to discuss his breakout 2022 season, the rising Wolverines program, expectations for 2023, 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: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Australia, the UK’s Lawn Tennis Association and the Interc...

Aug 18, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 469

From the Presser: Tommy Paul, Alex De Minaur, and Borna Coric [2022 Western & Southern Open]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Tommy Paul, Alex De Minaur, and Borna Coric following their first round victories at the 2022 Western & Southern Open. 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: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Australia, the UK’s Lawn Tennis Association and th...

Aug 17, 202223 minEp. 468

From the Presser: Nadal, Raducanu, Alcaraz, Ruusuvuori, Giron, & Korda [2022 Western & Southern Open]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin participates in press row at the 2022 Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. He asks questions of Rafa Nadal, Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz, Emil Ruusuvuori, Sebi Korda, and Marcos Giron. 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: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of ...

Aug 16, 202225 minEp. 467

Rinky Hijikata [ATP #201] on His Prolific College Career and Transitioning to Pros

Former ITA All-American and ATP #201 Rinky Hijikata joins the show to discuss his incredible run over the past 18 months, his prolific college career, transitioning to the pros, an update on the Parramatta Eels, 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: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis ...

Aug 10, 202242 minEp. 466

Brandon Nakashima (ATP #49) on the Evolution of His Tennis Career

ATP Top 50 Player and 20 year-old American Brandon Nakashima joins the show to discuss his successful European Swing, reflections from his first two seasons on tour, the value of the SoCal Pro Circuit, 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: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Australia,...

Jul 15, 202236 minEp. 465

2021 US Open Doubles Finalist Caty McNally on Participating in the Court of Dreams Event

2021 US Open Doubles Finalist Caty McNally joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss her participation in this week’s Madison Keys Court of Dreams Celebration of Tennis Event , reflections from her first year on tour, preparing for the summer, and so much more!! Watch the interview on YouTube by clicking here . 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 br...

Jul 13, 202224 minEp. 464

3x ATP Doubles Champ Nathan Healey Previews Court of Dreams Event

3x ATP Doubles Champ Nathan Healey joins the show to preview this week’s Madison Keys Court of Dreams Celebration of Tennis Event. He also discusses the mental taxation of life on the pro tour, his approach to coaching, 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: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of...

Jul 12, 202243 minEp. 463

2017 US Open Finalist Madison Keys Previews the Court of Dreams Event

2017 US Open Finalist Madison Keys joins the show to discuss her upcoming Court of Dreams Celebration of Tennis event. She chats about the origins of the idea, explains why her charity work has remained an essential aspect of her life, and so much more!! Watch the interview on YouTube by clicking here . 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...

Jul 11, 202216 minEp. 462

Bruce Kleege On Importance of Providing Pro Opportunities [SoCal Pro Circuit Sponsor]

Former BYU All-American and SoCal Pro Circuit benefactor Bruce Kleege joins the show to discuss his support for the SoCal Pro Circuit, the importance of providing professional opportunities to aspiring players, 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: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis A...

Jul 05, 202230 minEp. 461

Kramer Club Director of Tennis Peter Smith Previews LA Swing of the 2022 SoCal Pro Circuit

Jack Kramer Club Director of Tennis and Former USC Men’s Tennis HC Peter Smith joins the show to discuss this week’s SoCal Pro Circuit Event, reflect on his prolific coaching career, 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: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Australia, the UK’s Lawn Tenn...

Jun 27, 202241 minEp. 460

Paul Annacone on the 2022 SoCal Pro Circuit + Wimbledon Preview

Tennis Channel’s Paul Annacone joins the show to discuss the 2022 SoCal Pro Circuit, explain the importance of providing pro opportunities to aspiring players, share some 2022 Wimbledon thoughts, 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: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Australia, the U...

Jun 24, 202237 minEp. 459

Peyton Stearns (NCAA): 2022 NCAA DI Singles Champion [University of Texas]

2022 NCAA D1 Women’s Singles Champion Peyton Stearns joins the show to discuss her run to the NCAA title, winning back-to-back Team Championships with Texas, making the decision to turn pro, 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: Swing Vision SwingVision is the official ball tracking app of Tennis Australia, the UK’s L...

Jun 10, 202253 minEp. 458

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Adam Steinberg (Michigan Men)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Adam Steinberg about his team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chan...

May 13, 202240 minEp. 457

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Mark Weaver (Texas A&M Women)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Mark Weaver about his team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance ...

May 13, 202240 minEp. 456

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Sara O'Leary (Virginia Women)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Sara O'Leary about her team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance...

May 13, 202233 minEp. 455

Sweet-16 Press Row: Coaches Audra Cohen & Jose Gracia (Oklahoma Women)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coaches Audra Cohen & Jose Gracia about their team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagra...

May 12, 202231 minEp. 454

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Aleke Tsoubanos (Vanderbilt Women)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Aleke Tsoubanos about her team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a cha...

May 12, 202233 minEp. 453

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Amanda Augustus (Cal Women)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Amanda Augustus about her team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a cha...

May 12, 202234 minEp. 452

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Sam Paul (UNC Men)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Sam Paul about his team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to ...

May 12, 202233 minEp. 451

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Andres Pedroso (Virginia Men)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Andres Pedroso about his team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chan...

May 12, 202235 minEp. 450

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Caroline Lilley (Auburn Women)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Caroline Lilley about her team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a cha...

May 12, 202244 minEp. 449

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Paul Goldstein (Stanford Men)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Paul Goldstein about his team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chan...

May 12, 202240 minEp. 448

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Bruce Berque (Texas Men)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Bruce Berque about his team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance...

May 12, 202234 minEp. 447

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Roland Thornqvist (Florida Women)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Roland Thornqvist about his team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a c...

May 12, 202238 minEp. 446

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Lele Forood (Stanford Women)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Lele Forood about her team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance ...

May 11, 202237 minEp. 445

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Howard Joffe (Texas Women)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Howard Joffe about his team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance...

May 11, 202231 minEp. 444

Sweet-16 Press Row: Head Coach Bret Masi (USC Men)

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with the Head Coach of every program still alive in the 2022 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournaments. In this episode, Gruskin speaks with Coach Bret Masi about his team’s performance in the tournament’s opening weekend, the team’s MVP and Most Improved Player of the year, and so much more!! Check out the rest of the Sweet-16 interviews by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to...

May 11, 202243 minEp. 443
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