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
Bret Masi: USC Men's Tennis Head Coach [NCAA Sweet-16 Press Row] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:01
To prepare for the 2023 NCAA Tennis Sweet 16, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to one representative of every team still alive in the team event. On this episode, he speaks with USC Head Coach Bret Ma…
Ric Curnow: Founder of Tennis Neutral App [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:09
Founder of Tennis Neutral, Ric Curnow, joins CR contributors Richard Maj and Archit Suresh to discuss the inner workings of the Tennis Neutral App and why he came up with the idea to provide an accurate estimate of where…
Iñaki Montes: University of Virginia All-American Junior [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:15
University of Virginia All-American Inaki Montes joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his team’s run to another undefeated ACC season, acclimating to life in college, capturing the 2022 National Championship, an…
Alafia Ayeni: University of Kentucky Senior and ATP #406 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:42
Kentucky Senior and ATP #406 Alafia Ayeni joins the show to discuss his team’s run to the 2023 SEC Tournament Title, his decision to spend his final collegiate season at Kentucky, preparing for NCAAs and life on tour, an…
Simon Earnshaw: NC State Women’s Tennis Head Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:46
NC State Women’s Tennis Head Coach Simon Earnshaw joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his team’s run to their first-ever ACC Tournament Title, the strength of the current college game, preparing for NCAAs, and…
Abbey Forbes: Two-time ITA All-America, UNC Graduate Student [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:20
All-American Abbey Forbes joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss her decision to head to UNC for her final two year of eligibility, joining the Carolina Family, life as a Grad Student-Athlete, and so much more!!Do…
Rich Bonfiglio: Penn Men’s Tennis Head Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:31
Penn Men’s Tennis Head Coach Rich Bonfiglio joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss transitioning from Assistant to Head Coach, the rising level of Ivy League Tennis, a massive final weekend of the 2023 regular sea…
Peyton Stearns: 2022 NCAA Singles Champion and WTA #89 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
2022 NCAA Singles Champion and WTA #89 Peyton Stearns joins the show to discuss her pathway to breaking into the Top 100, reaching her first WTA Final in Bogota, her adjusted plans for the rest of 2023, and so much more!…