The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin evaluates the performances of his 2025 WTA "Make or Break" All Stars. He breaks down those players that found their best in 2025, discusses which cases carry into 2026, plus SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

What is a make or break all-star - 2:58

Unequivocal makes - 9:50

Jasmine Paolini - 9:55

Dayana Yastremska - 14:25

Carries into 2026 - 22:15

Leylah Fernandez - 22:30

Emma Raducanu - 30:12

Anastasia Potapova - 37:18

We know who they are - 42:35

The Czechs (Krejcikova, Muchova, Vondrousova) - 42:45

Liudmila Samsonova - 48:53

Sofia Kenin - 51:46

Bianca Andreescu - 53:48

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on a hypothetical 2025 NextGenWTA Finals Field. He breaks down the seasons of the hypothetical eight participants, discusses the plethora of ascending talent in the women's game, and SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

The Field - 4:17

Andreeva - 14:29

Mboko - 21:47

Joint - 28:20

Jovic - 33:25

Eala - 37:15

Valentova - 41:05

Seidel - 45:21

Bejlek - 47:24

Laurel Springs

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the 2025 NextGenATP Finals Field. He breaks down the seasons of the eight participants, discusses the biggest absences from the field, and SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

The Field - 11:35

Jakub Mensik - 18:06

Learner Tien - 25:53

Alexander Blockx - 35:28

Dino Prizmic - 40:12

Martin Landaluce - 43:31

Nicolai Budkov Kjaer - 47:22

Nishesh Basavareddy - 49:16

Rafael Jodar - 53:40

Who else would I have liked - 55:45

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 offers his final ATP Top 10 Rankings of the 2025 season!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

Tier 1 - 18:29

Tier 2 - 32:52

Tier 3 - 37:52

Tier 4 - 1:00:16

Laurel Springs

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final WTA Top 10 Rankings of the 2025 season!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

Tier 1 - 15:58

Tier 2 - 38:03

Tier 3 - 51:09

Tier 4 - 1:01:30

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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