The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]
"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!
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From London to Champaign
On today’s episode, Jamie McDonald is joined by Alex Gruskin to talk about results at the ATP Finals. The two also preview Wednsday’s matches and discuss Challenger action in Champaign.
31 min
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College Contenders Preview: #8 USC Trojans ft C...
On today's episode, host Alex Gruskin is joined by Matt Stachowiak and Chris Halioris to discuss the NCAA men's preseason #8 USC Trojans.
66 min
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Fed Cup Final Preview: Australia vs France ft. ...
On today’s episode, host Alex Gruskin is joined by Cracked Racquets contributor Vicky Duval to discuss this weekend's Fed Cup finals between France and Australia.
39 min
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#NextGen News from Milan
On today’s episode, host Alex Gruskin is joined by Tennis Channel contributor Cale Hammond to discuss the early results from the #NextGen Finals, the Knoxville Challenger, and a tempting 10-1 parlay.
56 min
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Casper Receives a Ruud Awakening, Alejandro Ste...
On today’s episode, Jamie McDonald is joined by Alex Gruskin to talk about results at the Next Gen Finals.
34 min
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College Contenders Preview: #9 Mississippi Stat...
On today's episode, host Alex Gruskin is joined by Matt Stachowiak and Chris Halioris to discuss the NCAA men's preseason #9 Mississippi State Bulldogs.
69 min
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Barty and Djokovic Win the Weekend
On today’s episode, host Alex Gruskin discusses the biggest stories from the professional tennis tours.
14 min
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Paris Masters, WTA Finals, and Juicy Parlays
On today’s episode, hosts Max Rothman and Alex Gruskin breakdown the various levels of professional tennis and speculate on some intriguing parlay bets.
47 min
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Trick or Treat: Wednesday and Thursday Action i...
On today’s episode, Jamie McDonald is joined by the one and only Matt Stachowiak to talk about results at the Paris Masters. The two also preview Thursday’s matches and discuss the tournament as a whole.
26 min
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Women's Tennis Takes Victory Lap in China Despi...
Host Alex Gruskin is joined by The Guardian writer Tumaini Carayol to discuss his recent post about the WTA Finals setting prize money records as the event takes place during the Hong Kong protests.
53 min
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College Contenders Preview: #10 TCU
On today's episode, host Alex Gruskin is joined by Matt Stachowiak and Chris Halioris to discuss the NCAA men's preseason #10 TCU Horned Frogs.
58 min
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Weekend Results and Observations from the Chall...
On today’s episode, host Alex Gruskin gives quick updates from the ATP/WTA tours before we replay the interview with USTA Pro Circuit Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Cation last month about stories from the Challenger tour.
67 min
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What to Watch: Basel, Vienna, and Zhuhai
On today’s episode, host Alex Gruskin previews the action taking place this weekend in Basel, Vienna, and Zhuhai.
16 min
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Hottest Matches to Watch and Betting Locks
On today’s episode, host Max Rothman is joined by Tennis Channel's Cale Hammond to talk about the results from Zhuhai, Basel, and Vienna.
34 min
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Americans are Dangerous on Indoor Hard Courts
On today’s episode, host Jamie McDonald talks through results in Basel and Vienna! He takes a look at Tuesday’s results and discusses what’s to come on Wednesday.
14 min
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Updates from Vienna, Basel, and the WTA Elite T...
On today’s episode, host Alex Gruskin gives a quick update on the results from Vienna, Basel, and the WTA Elite Trophy event in Zhuhai.
15 min
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Andy Murray Takes a Major Step in His Comeback
On today’s episode, hosts Alex Gruskin and Max Rothman discuss Andy Murray taking a major step forward winning a title in Belgium, Ostapenko Shapovalov and Rublev's titles last week, and Bencic qualifying for the World Tour Final.
48 min
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Observations from the Challenger Tour ft Mike C...
On today’s episode, host Alex Gruskin is joined by USTA Pro Circuit Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Cation to discuss the ITA All-American Finals, observations from the Challenger Tour, and players to watch during the 2020 Australian Open Wild Card Challenge.
65 min
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More from Murray and What to Watch For
On today’s episode, host Jamie McDonald is joined by Cracked Racquets contributor Matt Stachowiak to talk about results in Moscow and Antwerp!
26 min
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What to Watch This Week
On today’s episode, host Alex Gruskin discusses what to watch this week, and gives an update on the ATP/WTA Finals race.
22 min
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Gauff Wins and Medvedev Continues His Dominance
On today’s episode, host Alex Gruskin is joined by Cracked Racquets contributor Matt Stachowiak to discuss Coco Gauff winning her first title, Medvedev continuing to win, and much more!
48 min
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Coco Gauff Gets Her First Top 10 Win
Alex Gruskin recaps the biggest news from the professional tour, including a few Shanghai surprises and Coco Gauff getting her first top-10 win. And, with the start of ITA All-Americans this weekend, college tennis is officially back!
34 min
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Shanghai and ATP/WTA Tour Finals Race Updates
On today’s episode, host Alex Gruskin takes a look around the ATP & WTA tours to give an update on the year in finals races and other news from the Shanghai ATP tournament.
16 min
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Updates from ATP's Shanghai and and WTA's Linz/...
It's a two-part Tuesday! On today’s second episode, host Alex Gruskin recaps the results from the ATP in Shanghai and the WTA in Linz & Tianjin last night.
21 min
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Race for WTA/ATP Tour Finals Heating Up
On today’s episode, host Alex Gruskin is joined by Cracked Racquets contributor Matt Stachowiak to discuss the ATP 500 events and the WTA Premier Mandatory in Beijing, preview the action in Shanghai, and they end with another game of "Possible or Alex Your F$%&ing Crazy?".
60 min