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"The Mini-Break" is a daily podcast that brings you the latest news and analysis from the world of tennis. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin, this podcast covers the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from both college and professional tennis. Each episode features in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the latest happenings in the world of tennis, as well as interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. From top players and coaches to analysts and brand leaders, "The Mini-Break" offers a unique and comprehensive look at the world of tennis. Tune in each day for the latest news and insights! This podcast is produced and managed by Cracked Media Ventures.
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A sharp Miami Open read that makes Sabalenka's dominance feel bigger than the trophy count.
The episode focuses on Miami championship weekend and spends most of its time on Aryna Sabalenka's latest title-level run. Its best section makes the case that her dominance matters more than the trophy count, while noting that she is still 27 and has kept improving across the…
A hard-court update that frames Sabalenka's run as part of a larger tennis-history conversation.
The episode takes Sabalenka's hard-court form seriously and makes a convincing case that she belongs in the historical conversation. It works best when it stays with the tennis, then opens into a broader argument about dominance, using Rybakina, Ashley Barty, and the Sunshine…
A Miami recap that turns Baptiste's straight-set loss into a sharper story about serve, forehand, and pressure.
Miami's quarterfinal between Baptiste and Sabalenka gets the right amount of attention here. The writeup stays close to the tennis, following the serve, forehand, and return patterns that kept Baptiste in the match even as the straight-set loss held up.
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.
This episode recaps the Miami Open women's final, where Aryna Sabalenka swept the Sunshine Double with a three-set win over Coco Gauff, and analyzes the men's semifinals, featuring Yannick Sinner's victory over Alexander Zverev and Yuri Lachechka's dominant performance against Arthur Fies.
The host recaps the Miami Open women's semifinals and men's quarterfinals, focusing on Aryna Sabalenka's dominant run with stats comparing her to tennis legends, Coco Gauff's performance, and Yannick Sinner's impressive record.
The host recaps the Miami Open quarterfinals, highlighting standout performances from players like Elena Rabakina, Karolina Mukhova, and Arthur Feast, while analyzing the depth of talent in both women's and men's tennis as the season transitions to clay courts.