

Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]
Cracked Racquets, Bleav
"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.
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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.
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.
Episodes
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Mar 11, 2025 • 14min
Rinky Hijikata: Australian Professional, ATP #83 [Arizona Tennis Classic | Media Day]
Recorded live at the Arizona Tennis Classic, host Alex Gruskin sits down with various players heading into the 2025 event!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 2025 • 15min
Luca Nardi: Italian Professional, ATP #67 [Arizona Tennis Classic | Media Day]
Recorded live at the Arizona Tennis Classic, host Alex Gruskin sits down with various players heading into the 2025 event!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 2025 • 16min
Jake Fearnley: British Professional, ATP #81 [Arizona Tennis Classic | Media Day]
Recorded live at the Arizona Tennis Classic, host Alex Gruskin sits down with various players heading into the 2025 event!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 2025 • 12min
Flavio Cobolli: Italian Professional, ATP #40 [Arizona Tennis Classic | Media Day]
Recorded live at the Arizona Tennis Classic, host Alex Gruskin sits down with various players heading into the 2025 event!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 2025 • 18min
Eliot Spizzirri: American Professional, ATP #144 [Arizona Tennis Classic | Media Day]
Recorded live at the Arizona Tennis Classic, host Alex Gruskin sits down with various players heading into the 2025 event!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 2025 • 14min
Adam Walton: Australian Professional, ATP #94 [Arizona Tennis Classic | Media Day]
Recorded live at the Arizona Tennis Classic, host Alex Gruskin sits down with various players heading into the 2025 event!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 2025 • 39min
Marshall Women's Tennis Head Coach John Mercer [Mid-Major Mondays Series]
Marshall Women's Tennis Head Coach John Mercer joins the show to discuss his 22 years at the helm of the program, coaching with his son JJ, what makes Marshall special, and SO much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:2025 season - 2:45Working with JJ - 4:25Building off of 2024 - 6:50Biggest strength of this group - 7:47Recruiting - 10:54Recruiting to a Mid Major - 14:15What makes Marshall special - 16:25Community engagement - 18:05All the conference changes - 22:29Scheduling - 23:48New Fall - 27:02What coaching advice would you give your younger self - 30:33One coach you admire - 31:30If you could coach one player - 33:09How will we know Marshall is playing your best tennis - 35:34Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 5min
Cornell Men's Tennis Head Coach Silviu Tanasoiu [Mid-Major Mondays Series]
Silviu Tanasoiu, Cornell men’s tennis head coach and former Oklahoma player/coach, shares his journey in college tennis. He talks about Ivy League rise, simulating match pressure in practice, recruiting international talent, the value of NCAA wins, and building community support. Short, sharp conversations about coaching choices, roster development, and what shows a team is truly playing its best.

Feb 27, 2025 • 53min
Duke Women's HC Jamie Ashworth Discusses the 2025 Blue Devils Season So Far
Duke Women's Tennis HC Jamie Ashworth joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss the addition of Liv Hovde to this season's roster, why this year's Duke team may be his most talented to date, how college tennis has changed throughout his tenure, and SO much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Getting Hovde eligible - 3:38How good is this lineup - 7:55Team vs. Individual development - 14:20What's happened the last two years - 16:00New Fall - 20:10Late recruiting getting eligible - 24:00Roster Limits vs. Scholarships changes - 28:51Biggest difference in college tennis over 20 years - 30:48Pro success to college support - 33:27Loaded ACC - 36:54Community engagement - 40:43Advice for those who want to get into coaching - 41:25If you could coach one player - 44:12one coach you admire - 46:00Danny + Gerhard - 47:45How will we know Duke is playing your best tennis - 48:21Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 26, 2025 • 44min
Georgia Head Coach Drake Bernstein on Winning the 2025 ITA Women's Indoor Championship
UGA Women's Tennis HC Drake Bernstein joins the show to discuss his team's run to the 2025 National Indoors Title, leaning on past experiences to prepare for this season, a LOADED SEC in 2025, plus SO much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Year 1 vs. Year 2 - 5:00Playing on a follow-up act team - 7:44Winning National Indoors - 12:40Benefits of facing Texas AM - 18:24Have you found your six?! - 19:42Electronic line calling/Day off - 20:18Injuries - 22:52Looking at the SEC in 2025 - 26:02Scholarships vs. Roster Limit - 29:44How has recruiting changed - 31:05Translating Pro Success to Admin Support - 33:17Comparing to 2019 - 35:49Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


