Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]

Former UCLA standout, NCAA Doubles Champion and American professional tennis player Evan Zhu joins Alex Gruskin and the Cracked Racquets team after qualifying for the main draw of the Cranbrook Tennis Challenger (ATP Challenger 90k) in Bloomfield Hills, MI.This episode brought to you by:TournaWe are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including:-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip-same dry feel-same trademarked blue color-still gets tackier when you sweatPLUS new features:-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cranbrook Tennis Classic (AKA Bloomfield Hills Challenger) Co-Directors Alex DeMuth and Giovanni Lapentti join Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview the field at next week’s event, discuss the many steps they’ve taken to ensure a celebration for fans who choose to attend, and so much more!!This episode brought to you by:TournaWe are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including:-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip-same dry feel-same trademarked blue color-still gets tackier when you sweatPLUS new features:-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ATP #691 and USTA SoCal Men’s Singles Champion Jacob Brumm joins the show to discuss the impact of capturing his first Pro Singles Title, share his reflections from his first year on tour, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:TournaWe are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including:-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip-same dry feel-same trademarked blue color-still gets tackier when you sweatPLUS new features:-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tourna Owner and Vice President Kevin Niksich joins the show to discuss the origins of the Tourna Grip, offer a few lessons in grip education to tennis players everywhere, breakdown the benefits of new Tourna Tuff grip, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:TournaWe are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including:-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip-same dry feel-same trademarked blue color-still gets tackier when you sweatPLUS new features:-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2023 NCAA D1 Women’s Singles Champion and USTA SoCal Pro Series Champion Fangran Tian joins the show to discuss capturing the NCAA Singles Title, adjusting to college life, the next steps in her development, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:TournaWe are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including:-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip-same dry feel-same trademarked blue color-still gets tackier when you sweatPLUS new features:-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UCLA Women’s Tennis All-American Kimmi Hance joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss the benefits of the USTA SoCal Pro Series, her time as a UCLA Bruin, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:TournaWe are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including:-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip-same dry feel-same trademarked blue color-still gets tackier when you sweatPLUS new features:-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cranbrook Tennis Classic Tournament Chair and Co-Director David DeMuth joins the show to preview this year’s inaugural ATP Challenger event, breakdown the field competing, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:TournaWe are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including:-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip-same dry feel-same trademarked blue color-still gets tackier when you sweatPLUS new features:-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2023 French Open Men’s Doubles Champion and newly-crowned ATP Doubles World #1 Austin Krajicek joins the show to discuss his run to the Roland Garros title, ascending to the World #1 ranking, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:TournaWe are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including:-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip-same dry feel-same trademarked blue color-still gets tackier when you sweatPLUS new features:-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Tennessee Men's Volunteer Assistant Ian Van Cott to discuss his team’s 2023 season, reflect on the team’s Sweet 16 matchup, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:TournaWe are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including:-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip-same dry feel-same trademarked blue color-still gets tackier when you sweatPLUS new features:-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Texas Women’s Assistant Coach Justin Butsch to discuss his team’s 2023 season, reflect on the team’s Sweet 16 matchup, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:TournaWe are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including:-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip-same dry feel-same trademarked blue color-still gets tackier when you sweatPLUS new features:-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.