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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

Caroline Lilly, Auburn University [Women's Indoor Championship Press Row]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Auburn Head Coach Caroline Lilly ahead of the 2023 ITA Women's National Indoor Championships. The two recap the team's ITA Kickoff Weekend, chat about the team's biggest strengths, 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 b...

Feb 08, 202335 minEp. 502

Aleke Tsoubanos, Vanderbilt University [Women's Indoor Championship Press Row]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Vanderbilt Head Coach Aleke Tsoubanos ahead of the 2023 ITA Women's National Indoor Championships. The two recap the team's ITA Kickoff Weekend, chat about the team's biggest strengths, 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 offic...

Feb 08, 202336 minEp. 501

Ronni Bernstein, University of Michigan [Women's Indoor Championship Press Row]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Michigan Head Coach Ronni Bernstein ahead of the 2023 ITA Women's National Indoor Championships. The two recap the team's ITA Kickoff Weekend, chat about the team's biggest strengths, 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 officia...

Feb 07, 202336 minEp. 500

Mark Weaver, Texas A&M University [Women's Indoor Championship Press Row]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Texas A&M Head Coach Mark Weaver ahead of the 2023 ITA Women's National Indoor Championships. The two recap the team's ITA Kickoff Weekend, chat about the team's biggest strengths, 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 offici...

Feb 07, 202330 minEp. 498

Boomer Saia, Iowa State University [Women's Indoor Championship Press Row]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Iowa State Head Coach Boomer Saia ahead of the 2023 ITA Women's National Indoor Championships. The two recap the team's ITA Kickoff Weekend, chat about the team's biggest strengths, 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 ...

Feb 07, 202334 minEp. 499

Jamie Ashworth, Duke University [Women's Indoor Championship Press Row]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Duke Head Coach Jamie Ashworth ahead of the 2023 ITA Women's National Indoor Championships. The two recap the team's ITA Kickoff Weekend, chat about the team's biggest strengths, 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 bal...

Feb 07, 202342 minEp. 497

Biggest Storylines from the 2023 Cleveland Open ft. Tournament Director Alex Guthrie

Recorded live from the 2023 Cleveland Open, host Alex Gruskin sits down with Tournament Director Alex Guthrie to discuss the biggest storylines and results from this week's tournament. 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 an...

Feb 07, 202319 minEp. 496

Aleksandar Kovacevic (ATP): Current ATP #125 and Former ITA All-American for Illinois

Recorded live from the 2023 Cleveland Open, host Alex Gruskin sits down with former ITA All American Aleksandar Kovacevic after his semifinal victory over Emilio Gomez to discuss his journey navigating his first full ATP season, the improvement in his game since turning pro, and so much more! This podcast is also available in video format on the Cracked Racquets YouTube channel . You can watch the interview by clicking here . Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In ...

Feb 06, 202331 minEp. 495

Alex Guthrie: Cleveland Open Tournament Director

Cleveland Open Tournament Director Alex Guthrie joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview the 2023 Cleveland Open. The guys offer a behind-the-scenes look at running a Challenger Event, share their thoughts on a 2023 stacked field, 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...

Jan 24, 202340 minEp. 494

Jamie Loeb (WTA): 2015 NCAA Singles Champion and current WTA #259

2015 NCAA Singles Champion and current WTA #259 Jamie Loeb joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss her prolific collegiate and pro careers, returning from injury, going back to Chapel Hill to graduate, 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 Aust...

Dec 27, 202255 minEp. 493

Rajeev Ram (ATP): 5x Grand Slam Champion and 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist

5x Grand Slam Champion and 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Rajeev Ram joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss reaching the World #1 ranking in Doubles, his reaction to being left off the US Davis Cup Roster, playing into his late 30s, 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 ba...

Dec 22, 202249 minEp. 492

Petros Chrysochos (ATP): Cypriot Pro Player & 2018 NCAA Singles Champion

2018 NCAA Singles Champion Petros Chrysochos joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his new venture Elite Scholars Sports Agency, reflect on his standout collegiate career, talk about transitioning to pro tennis, 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...

Dec 13, 20221 hr 40 minEp. 491

Alison Swain (NCAA): USC Women’s Tennis Head Coach

USC Women’s Tennis Head Coach Alison Swain joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap her team’s 2022 season, discuss why she’s feeling to upbeat about her roster heading into 2023, share her thoughts on Conference Realignment, 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 tracki...

Dec 08, 202253 minEp. 490

JJ Wolf: ATP World #66

ATP World #66 JJ Wolf joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss making his Top 75 breakthrough, reaching a first ATP Tour Final, the continued improvements in his game, 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 Associa...

Dec 06, 202249 minEp. 489

Todd Widom: Former Miami All-American and High-Performance Coach

Former Miami All-American and high-performance coach Todd Widom joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to reflect on his playing career, explain his approach to developing successful 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 Australia, the UK’s Lawn T...

Dec 05, 202248 minEp. 488

Pam Shriver (WTA): Hall-of-Fame Player and Tennis Broadcaster

Hall of Famer Pam Shriver joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss her foray into the coaching ranks, the use of performance-enhancing substances in pro tennis, 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 an...

Dec 03, 202238 minEp. 487

Nick Monroe: Former ATP #30 Doubles Player and All-American Cup Tournament Director

Former ATP #30 Doubles Player and All-American Cup Tournament Director Nick Monroe joins the show to recap this year’s All-American Cup event, discuss playing until 40, chat about his plans moving forward, 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 Austra...

Dec 01, 202236 minEp. 486

Kareem Allaf: Iowa Men’s Tennis Career-Wins Leader and ATP Top 800

Iowa Men’s Tennis Career-Wins Leader and ATP Top 800 Kareem Allaf joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to share insight into being banned from Syria after competing against an Israeli player, how the tennis public can support him moving forward, 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 offic...

Dec 01, 202247 minEp. 485

JY Aubone: Former FSU All-American and Top 500 ATP Player

Former Florida State All-American and Top 500 singles/doubles player Jean-Yves Aubone joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his prolific college career, rekindling his love for tennis, getting into 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 Ten...

Nov 15, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 484

Tanner Stump: Former University of Florida Men’s Associate Head Coach

Former University of Florida Associate Head Coach and author of the College Tennis Crash Course Newsletter Tanner Stump joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his coaching tenure, the difficulties of breaking into the coaching ranks, his newest newsletter endeavor, 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 Vi...

Nov 11, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 483

Fiona Crawley (NCAA): 2022 ITA All-American Women's Singles Champion [University of North Carolina]

2022 ITA All-American Women's Singles Champion and Rising UNC Junior Fiona Crawley joins the show to discuss her run to the title, expectations in Chapel Hill 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...

Nov 03, 202241 minEp. 482

Connor Thomson (NCAA): 2022 ITA All-American Men’s Doubles Champion [University of South Carolina]

2022 ITA All-American Men’s Doubles Champion Connor Thomson joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss winning the title in Tulsa, the rise of South Carolina Men’s Tennis, how college tennis prepares players for the pro tour, 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 track...

Oct 31, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 481

Nell Miller and Amelia Rajecki (NCAA): 2022 ITA All-American Women’s Doubles Champions [NC State University]

2022 ITA All-American Women’s Doubles Champions and NC State upperclassmen Nell Miller and Amelia Rajecki join Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss their title run in Cary, a behind-the-scenes look at the famed NC State “System”, 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 ...

Oct 27, 202243 minEp. 480

Ethan Quinn (NCAA): 2022 ITA All-American Men’s Singles Champion [University of Georgia]

2022 ITA All-American Men’s Singles Champion and University of Georgia Redshirt Freshman Ethan Quinn joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his title-run in Tulsa, why redshirting last season was the right decision for him, his massive 2022 season to date, 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 Swin...

Oct 25, 202245 minEp. 479

Catching Up with ITA CEO Tim Russell

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sits down with ITA CEO Tim Russell to discuss the 2022 ITA All-Americans, moving NCAA Individuals to the fall, the launch of the NAIA National Indoor Championships, 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...

Oct 19, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 478

Jackson Withrow: Former Texas A&M All-American and World #56

Former Texas A&M All-American and World #56 Jackson Withrow joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss life as a Top 100 doubles player, why college tennis was the right pathway for him, 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’...

Oct 06, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 477

Michael Zheng: American ATP Player & Columbia University Freshman [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 American rising 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 Te...

Sep 30, 202216 minEp. 476

Ben Shelton (ATP #177): 2022 NCAA Singles Champion and Rising ATP Star

2022 NCAA Singles Champion and ATP #177 Ben Shelton joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss why now was the right time for him to turn pro, what he’s learned about his game through his first 6 months of play, 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 Tenn...

Sep 26, 20221 hrEp. 475

Ellen Perez (World #19): Australian WTA Player and Former UGA All-American

Former UGA All-American and World #19 Ellen Perez joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss her remarkable 2022 season to date, the struggles of pursuing doubles success without sacrificing singles play, why college tennis was the right pathway for her, 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 SwingVisio...

Sep 23, 202255 minEp. 474

Ryan Harrison (ATP Career High #40): American 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 American ATP player (ATP #588) Ryan Harrison. 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 Ass...

Sep 13, 202218 minEp. 473
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