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"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...
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · June 2026
Cracked Interviews makes college tennis and pro-development paths easier to follow through specific coach and player conversations.
Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast] is a Sports pick for listeners who like tennis at close range, especially college programs and the route from campus courts to the pro tour.
You want college tennis with the locker-room door cracked open.
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A coach-side look at Princeton's fast start, shaped by tight matches, an older team, and belief.
Princeton men's head coach Billy Pate uses the conversation to frame a strong start that already carries some pressure around it: an ECAC title, a 14-match losing streak finally broken against Columbia, and a rise to No. 19 in the ITA rankings.
A measured post-title tennis interview about standards, leadership, and the players behind Texas's run.
The episode treats Texas's indoor title run less like a victory lap than a check on standards. Bruce Burke talks through what the Longhorns' first team national championship since 2019 means, and the clearest thread is how fast he gives the credit back to the players, who pushed…
A focused look at one of the Challenger season's highlights in Phoenix.
The episode gives Johnny Levine the spotlight in a focused, enthusiastic look at the Arizona Tennis Classic, the sixth edition of the Phoenix ATP 175K Challenger.
A steady indoor-season preview that shows why college tennis is worth watching live.
This episode reads as a clear, useful preview of the 2026 Division I Men's and Women's National Indoor Championships, and it works best when it ties fan energy, player development, and the pro pipeline together.
A focused preview that gives a top-five college tennis matchup the right context.
This preview keeps its focus on Thursday’s Fort Worth matchup between number three TCU and number five Virginia, and that restraint helps it. Alex Gruskin opens the door, then mostly lets Virginia head coach Andreas Pedroso do the talking about culture, growth, and the kind of…
A sharp preview that pairs a marquee matchup with the broader college-tennis debate.
TCU's top-five meeting with Virginia gives the segment its clear center, and the discussion makes that matchup feel bigger than a simple preview.
A Baylor tennis interview that turns college pressure into pro perspective.
This episode works best when it stays on the edge between Baylor tennis and the pro game. The Baylor Pro-Am setting gives the conversation some real texture: former Bears, the current Baylor team, and the Waco tennis crowd all sit in the same frame, which lets the talk move from…
A difficult match, and the reset that follows, carry the episode.
This episode follows a rough U.S. Open wildcard stretch and keeps the focus on what it costs to stay composed when the match is slipping away. Serving for the match, then double-faulting on match point and losing in three sets, gives the story its hard edge.
Two hosts break down the ATP and WTA tour week, daily through every Grand Slam.
College tennis, from rankings to real consequences.
Sharp tennis talk from inside the tour grind.
The host introduces the podcast's coverage of the 2026 Arizona Tennis Classic, featuring interviews with players to discuss their careers and goals for the season.
This episode previews interviews with players at the 2026 Arizona Tennis Classic, focusing on their careers and goals for the season.
This podcast segment introduces an interview with Clemson men's tennis associate head coach Austin Rapp, focusing on the team's breakout 2025 season that led to their first NCAA tournament appearance in over a decade and discussing changes in college tennis.
Host Alex Gruskin introduces tennis player Ethan Quinn, discussing his rise to ATP Top 100 and insights into professional tennis life.
This episode segment introduces an interview with Rutgers women's tennis head coach Hilary Ritchie, discussing the team's recent matches and her 16-year coaching tenure.
This episode segment introduces the first annual Baylor Pro-Am event, highlighting its role in uniting Baylor tennis alumni, current players, and the Waco community through interviews and coverage by Cracked Rackets.
This episode previews interviews with players at the 2026 Arizona Tennis Classic, focusing on their careers and goals for the season.
Host Alex Gruskin introduces coverage of the Big 12 Tennis Championships, promising interviews with winning coaches and match analysis.
Host Alex Gruskin introduces coverage of the Big 12 Tennis Championships, promising interviews with winning coaches and directing listeners to ESPN+ and other Crack Rackets platforms.
Host Alex Gruskin introduces coverage of the Big 12 Tennis Championships, promising interviews with winning coaches and daily updates.
Host Alex Gruskin introduces coverage of the Big 12 Tennis Championships, promising interviews with winning coaches and match updates.
Host Alex Gruskin introduces a series of interviews with tennis players at the 2026 Arizona Tennis Classic.
Host Alex Gruskin introduces a series of player interviews from the 2026 Arizona Tennis Classic, an ATP 175K event.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews Princeton men's tennis head coach Billy Pate about the team's strong 2026 season, including their ECAC championship win over Columbia.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews Johnny Levine, founder of the Arizona Tennis Classic, to preview the 2026 tournament featuring seven top-50 players.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews Texas men's tennis head coach Bruce Berque after winning the 2026 ITA National Team Indoor Championship.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews SMU coach Grant Chen and Baylor coach Michael Woodson to preview the 2026 ITA Men's National Indoor Championships, discussing innovations in fan experience, collaboration between programs, and the synergy with the concurrent Dallas ATP 500 event.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews TCU men's tennis head coach David Roditi to preview the early-season top 10 matchup against Virginia.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews University of Virginia men's tennis head coach Andres Pedroso to preview a top-five matchup against TCU, discussing team dynamics, player development, and the rise of former player Rafa Hodar.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews former Baylor tennis player Matías Soto at the Baylor Pro-Am event, discussing his college experiences, transition to the pro tour, and memorable matches.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews Eliot Spizzirri about his breakout 2025 tennis season, where he rose to world number 90.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews Florida men's tennis assistant coach Max Kohler about his unique path into college coaching, from club tennis to multiple assistant roles.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews Jack Pennington-Jones, a two-time TCU All-American and ATP #205, about his first six months on the pro tennis tour.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews tennis player Tasha Vidmanova about her college career and transition to the pro tour.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews tennis player Michael Zhang about his 15-match winning streak on the ATP Challenger Tour and his college tennis future at Columbia.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews two junior tennis players from the JTCC program about their experiences balancing tennis and academics.
Host Alex Gruskin interviews Carmen Bond, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Tennis Foundation, about their efforts to grow tennis in Oklahoma.