Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]

Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]

Author: Cracked Racquets, Bleav Language: English Episodes: 603
Hosted by Alex Gruskin of Cracked Racquets, Cracked Interviews pulls back the curtain on professional tennis through long-form conversations. This isn't a rapid-fire results show; it's a space where the people who define the sport get to elaborate on their journeys. Gruskin, a genuine enthusiast with deep knowledge, guides discussions that go beyond match points and rankings. You'll hear from celebrated players about the pivotal moments that shaped their legacies, from coaches dissecting the mental and technical evolutions of the game, and from influential analysts and executives who operate behind the scenes. Each episode of this podcast builds a comprehensive portrait of the tennis landscape, exploring personal stories of resilience, the business intricacies often hidden from fans, and candid opinions on where the game is headed. The tone is conversational and insightful, offering listeners a sense of sitting in on a private chat between professionals. For anyone curious about the human narratives woven into the fabric of tennis-the setbacks, strategies, and passions that statistics can't capture-this Bleav network podcast provides a consistent and engaging listen. It’s for the fan who wants to understand not just what happened on court, but why it matters and the people who made it happen.
Episodes
Chris Young: Oklahoma State Women’s Tennis Head Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:50
Oklahoma State Women’s Tennis Head Coach Chris Young joins the show to discuss hosting the 2024 NCAA Tournament, preview his team’s upcoming matches against Michigan + Ohio State, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a…
Michael Woodson: Baylor Men’s Tennis Head Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:39
Baylor Men’s Tennis Head Coach Michael Woodson joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to reflect on his team’s 2023, discuss expectations in Waco entering a new season, look at some of the changes on the horizon in college s…
Harry Jadun: Michigan State Men’s Tennis Head Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:03
Michigan State Men’s Tennis Head Coach Harry Jadun joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss a MASSIVE summer and fall for his program, how his recruiting pitch has changed, conference realignment, and so much more!!…
Yannick Hanfmann: 2x ATP Finalist + Current ATP #51 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:24
2x ATP Singles Finalist and current ATP #51 Yannick Hanfmann joins the show to discuss his breakout 2023 season, attempting to gameplan against Alcaraz and Sinner, goals for the offseason, and so much more!!Don’t forget…
Peter Lebedevs: Dallas Open Tournament Director [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:03
Dallas Open Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss the impact of the tournament’s new status as a 500-level event, the changes planned for the event’s future, and so much more!!D…
Jeff Rekeweg & Alex Guthrie of the 2023 Dow Tennis Classic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:23
Midland Tennis Center Executive Director Jeff Rekeweg + Dow Tennis Classic Tournament Director Alex Guthrie join Alex Gruskin to preview the 2023 Dow Tennis Classic. The guys discuss the history of the event, the importa…
Dr. Leland Snaider: Global Performance Group Founder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:23
Global Performance Group Founder and ATP Physiotherapist Dr. Leland Snaider joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his role as a physiotherapist on the ATP Tour, breakdown the many different aspects of recovery, a…
Rajeev Ram: 6x Grand Slam Champion and 2023 US Open Doubles Champion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:41
6x Slam Champion and current ATP #5 Doubles Player Rajeev Ram joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his run to the 2023 US Open Title, Davis Cup experience, thoughts on how the game has changed throughout his car…