Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]

Oklahoma State Women’s Tennis Head Coach Chris Young joins the show to discuss hosting the 2024 NCAA Tournament, preview his team’s upcoming matches against Michigan + Ohio State, 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:Hosting NCAAs - 1:33OK St history lesson - 12:572016 vs. 2024 - 16:27Recruiting - 26:40Michigan/Ohio State Matches - 31:25This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis 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.

Ben Rothenberg, author of the new book Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to finding Her Power and Her Voice, joins the show to discuss the exceptional new reporting found within his biography, speculate about Naomi Osaka’s 2nd Act, 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:Undertaking such a project - 2:20Why Naomi - 5:20Is this a story about identity - 9:42Internal vs. external pressures - 11:05Isolation - 16:15Original Reporting - 31:30Mari - 32:30Modern Athlete - 36:30Legacy - 47:30Peers’ perception of Naomi - 56:002018 US Open vs. 2020 US Open vs. 2021 French Open - 1:01:00Second Act (Daughter, endorsements, building for the future) - 1:21:00Best thing you cut - 1:25:45Best detail - 1:28:07This episode brought to you by:TournaWe 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 sweatPLUS 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.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis 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.

Baylor Men’s Tennis Head Coach Michael Woodson joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to reflect on his team’s 2023, discuss expectations in Waco entering a new season, look at some of the changes on the horizon in college sports, 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:Reflecting on 2023 - 5:41The roster - 16:30Newcomers: Martin, Louis, Oskar, Grey - 31:02Schedule - 40:542024 Goals - 43:00Going the ITA Operating Committee - 46:08Conference Realignment - 49:30Recruiting/NIL - 52:11Top 10 things - 1:06:00UVA vs. Texas - 1:12:26Hosting Fall/Spring NCAAs in 2024/2025 - 1:15:27Coni - 1:18:23This episode brought to you by:TournaWe 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 sweatPLUS 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.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis 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.

Michigan State Men’s Tennis Head Coach Harry Jadun joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss a MASSIVE summer and fall for his program, how his recruiting pitch has changed, conference realignment, 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:Transition to HC - 1:30Michigan State Recruiting Pitch + NIL - 7:15Ozan - 16:35Transfers - 24:28Freshmen - 26:21Talent - 30:00First National Championship - 32:15Why are you Top 10 - 34:36Should you have played Kickoff - 37:36Conference realignment - 39:52UVA vs. Texas vs. Ohio State - 42:42Goals for 2023 - 46:18This episode brought to you by:TournaWe 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 sweatPLUS 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.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis 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.

2x ATP Singles Finalist and current ATP #51 Yannick Hanfmann joins the show to discuss his breakout 2023 season, attempting to gameplan against Alcaraz and Sinner, goals for the offseason, 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:What This Year Meant - 2:00Did Something Change? - 6:56Playing Sinner/Alcaraz - 13:00Level vs. Top 20 - 24:40Offseason - 26:08Extending His Window - 32:00Struff Stealing Shine - 34:23This episode brought to you by:TournaWe 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 sweatPLUS 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.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis 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.

2023 French Open Men’s Doubles Champion + ATP World #1 Doubles Player Austin Krajicek joins the show to chat through his breakout 2023 campaign, plans for the offseason/2024, improving the mental side of his game, 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!!This episode brought to you by:TournaWe 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 sweatPLUS 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.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis 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.

Dallas Open Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss the impact of the tournament’s new status as a 500-level event, the changes planned for the event’s future, 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!!This episode brought to you by:TournaWe 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 sweatPLUS 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.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis 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.

Midland Tennis Center Executive Director Jeff Rekeweg + Dow Tennis Classic Tournament Director Alex Guthrie join Alex Gruskin to preview the 2023 Dow Tennis Classic. The guys discuss the history of the event, the importance of engaging the Midland community to the success of the event, 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!!This episode brought to you by:TournaWe 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 sweatPLUS 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.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis 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.

Global Performance Group Founder and ATP Physiotherapist Dr. Leland Snaider joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his role as a physiotherapist on the ATP Tour, breakdown the many different aspects of recovery, 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!!This episode brought to you by:TournaWe 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 sweatPLUS 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.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis 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.

6x Slam Champion and current ATP #5 Doubles Player Rajeev Ram joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his run to the 2023 US Open Title, Davis Cup experience, thoughts on how the game has changed throughout his career, 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:Winning 3rd-Straight US Open - 1:02Davis Cup Results/Thoughts - 9:30Playing Until the Olympics - 13:30State of American Men’s Tennis - 15:57Do You Consider Getting Into Coaching? - 22:30Goals for the Rest of 2023 - 28:1420-Year Anniversary - 29:00This episode brought to you by:TournaWe 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 sweatPLUS 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.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis 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.