The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 9 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down exceptional performances from Qinwen Zheng and Alexander Blockx. He also power ranks all eight Singles Quarterfinal battles, names his top contenders entering the homestretch, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Shelton/Alcaraz - 4:45

Sabalenka/Noskova - 23:10

Tiafoe/Michelsen - 31:20

Pegula/Navarro - 39:35

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 9 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down exceptional performances from Qinwen Zheng and Alexander Blockx. He also power ranks all eight Singles Quarterfinal battles, names his top contenders entering the homestretch, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Stats entering the QFs - 2:05

Top Performer: Qinwen Zheng - 12:50

Top Performer: Alexander Blockx - 25:50

Upsets - 34:20

Going the Distance - 40:10

Other Women's Results - 47:50

Other Men's Results - 50:55

The Americans - 51:50

Players w/College Ties - 52:45

QF Match Power Rankings - 53:05

Laurel Springs

Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 8 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down peak performances from Linda Noskova and Frances Tiafoe. He also offers his thoughts on a steady day for Sabalenka and Alcaraz, the continued excellence of the Americans, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Top Performer: Frances Tiafoe - 4:20

Top Performer: Linda Noskova - 13:25

Upsets - 20:15

Other Women's Results - 26:05

Other Men's Results - 30:40

The Americans - 34:00

Players w/College Ties - 35:20

Tomorrow's H2H numbers - 35:45

Laurel Springs

Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 7 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down a hectic day of action for fans of American Tennis, examining the performances of Keys, Fritz, Jovic, and others. He also offers a Power Ranking of his favorite R4 matches, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Storyline #1: American Women take center stage (Keys, Jovic, Anisimova) - 4:05

Storyline #2: American Men take center stage (Fritz, Tien) - 24:15

Upsets - 36:45

Going the Distance - 42:25

Other Women's Results - 45:45

Other Men's Results - 50:10

The Americans - 50:50

Players w/College Ties - 52:10

R4 Match Power Rankings - 52:40

Laurel Springs

Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 6 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down the first two big upsets of the Women's Singles draw. He also offers his thoughts on an ascending Carlos Alcaraz, previews a LOADED Day 7 of action, plus SO much more!!

Episode Notes

Storyline #1: Two Top 10 Women's Seeds Fall - 4:10

Storyline #2: Can anyone truly threaten Alcaraz - 13:20

Upsets - 20:05

Going the Distance - 24:05

Other Women's Results - 26:55

Other Men's Results - 30:00

Day 7's Best Matches - 32:45

Laurel Springs

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