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, 2023•35 min•Ep. 502
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, 2023•36 min•Ep. 501
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, 2023•36 min•Ep. 500
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, 2023•30 min•Ep. 498
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, 2023•34 min•Ep. 499
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, 2023•42 min•Ep. 497
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, 2023•19 min•Ep. 496
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, 2023•31 min•Ep. 495
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, 2023•40 min•Ep. 494
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, 2022•55 min•Ep. 493
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, 2022•49 min•Ep. 492
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, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 491
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, 2022•53 min•Ep. 490
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, 2022•49 min•Ep. 489
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, 2022•48 min•Ep. 488
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, 2022•38 min•Ep. 487
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, 2022•36 min•Ep. 486
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, 2022•47 min•Ep. 485
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, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 484
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, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 483
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, 2022•41 min•Ep. 482
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, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 481
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, 2022•43 min•Ep. 480
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, 2022•45 min•Ep. 479
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, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 478
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, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 477
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, 2022•16 min•Ep. 476
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, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 475
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, 2022•55 min•Ep. 474
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, 2022•18 min•Ep. 473