LIVE NOW: 2022 Ellesse Pro Tennis Challenge
Wondering what’s happening around the tennis world this week? We’ve got you covered.
Let’s take a look at all the latest content from Cracked Racquets and get you caught up on the latest news.
Ellesse Pro Tennis Challenge
Join us live TODAY for the 2022 Ellesse Pro Tennis Challenge! Streaming live from Reading, PA on the Cracked Racquets YouTube Channel, the event will feature six ATP players competing in a Round Robin format Friday with Semifinals/Final rounds on Saturday.
The event, which is presented by the Berks County Tennis Association, benefits scholarships for the City of Reading (COR Tennis) program through Reading Recreation Commission.
Tickets are available online at: Clicking this link or in person at Hillcrest Racquet Club, Fromuth Tennis and the Sinking Spring YMCA.
Cracked Racquets Partners with “Tennis in the Land”
Alex Gruskin to Host WTA 250 “US Open Series” Event
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with “Tennis in the Land” who will bring on CR’s Alex Gruskin and Daniel Westhoff to host the event held from August 20-27.
As part of the U.S. Open Series, and taking place a week prior to the U.S. Open (a Grand Slam event), the event will become an important week on the WTA schedule for years to come.
You can purchase tickets to the event by clicking this link.
This Week’s Podcasts
The Mini-Break
Making That Signature Run
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Saturday’s Semifinals at the 2022 National Bank Open. He talks about why this week in Toronto/Montreal serves as the signature run for this week’s Finalists and so much more!!
Listen to the podcast by clicking here.
Things Are Gettin’ Physical
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sets the scene for this weekend’s Championship action at the National Bank Open. He names his top performers from Friday’s quarterfinal action, explains why Pablo Carreno Busta has impressed him most this week, and so much more!!
Listen to the podcast by clicking here.
Great Shot Podcast
Cracked Racquets Contributors Damian Kust and Jakub Bobro recap another exciting week of ATP Challenger action. They discuss Roman Safiullin and Ugo Carabelli breaking into the top 100, crazy scheduling in Kozerki, Shelton’s learning curve, and so much more
Listen to the podcast by clicking here.
Cracked Interviews
Pat Maloney: University of Michigan 5th-Year Senior
University of Michigan 5th year Patrick Maloney joins the show to discuss his breakout 2022 season, the rising Wolverines program, expectations for 2023, and so much more!!
Listen to the podcast by clicking here.
Tommy Paul, Alex De Minaur, & Borna Coric [2022 Western & Southern]
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Tommy Paul, Alex De Minaur, and Borna Coric following their first round victories at the 2022 Western & Southern Open.
Listen to the podcast by clicking here.
From the Presser: Nadal, Raducanu, Alcaraz, Ruusuvuori, Giron, & Korda
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin participates in press row at the 2022 Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. He asks questions of Rafa Nadal, Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz, Emil Ruusuvuori, Sebi Korda, and Marcos Giron.
Listen to the podcast by clicking here.