Serena Announces Retirement Plans & Upcoming Livestreaming Events
“This Week’s Drop Shots” details the latest results, hot takes, and breaking news from around the tennis world in a quick and easy-to-read format.
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.
Serena To Retire After 2022 US Open
Serena shook up the tennis world this week when she announced her intention to retire after the 2022 US Open.
Tennis Point’s Nate Walroth joined Alex Gruskin to break down the impact of the news on the tennis world.
You can listen to the podcast by clicking here.
Upcoming Events and Broadcasts
Ellesse Pro Tennis Challenge
Join us live next Friday/Saturday (August 19-20) 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
Who Has Stood Out in Canada
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his reflections from Thursday’s WTA and ATP action in Canada. He breaks down Beatriz Haddad Maia’s three-set upset of Swiatek, looks at the players like Halep/Kyrgios/PCB/Pegula who continue to roll, and so much more!!
Listen to the episode by clicking here.
Heading North of the Border ft. Nate Walroth [Tennis-Point Tuesday]
Tennis-Point’s Nate Walroth joins Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview this week’s 1000-Level Events in Toronto and Montreal. They guys name the WTA and ATP players they’ll be watching most closely this week, break down the draws, offer their predictions, and so much more!!
Listen to the episode by clicking here.
Before We REALLY Get Going
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his final thoughts on last week’s action in San Jose and Washington DC. He breaks down Championship performances from Daria Kasatkina, Ludmilla Samsonova, and Nick Kyrgios.
Listen to the episode by clicking here.
Two “Sleeping Giants” Emerge
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Friday and Saturday’s ATP action in Los Cabos and DC. He explains why Daniil Medvedev AND Nick Kyrgios look like Top 5 contenders for the US Open, marvels at the consistency of Cam Norrie, and so much more!!
Listen to the episode by clicking here.
Great Shot Podcast
The Next Ben Shelton ft. Chris Halioris & John Parsons
Cracked Racquets contributors John Parsons and Chris Halioris join Alex Gruskin in a quest to find the next Ben Shelton in the college tennis world. They discuss what qualifies as a “Ben Shelton-type” leap, offer their men’s and women’s candidates, and so much more!!
Listen to the episode by clicking here.
ATP Challenger Tour Recap [08-08-22] ft. Damian Kust & Jakub Bobro
Cracked Racquets contributors Damian Kust and Jakub Bobro recap another exciting week on the ATP Challenger Tour. They guys discuss the rise of Chinese players on the Challenger Tour, a Jiri Lehecka title run in Liberec, Jerry Shang’s incredible week in Lexington, and so much more!!
Listen to the episode by clicking here.
Cracked Interviews Podcast
Rinky Hijikata [ATP #201] on Prolific College Career and Transitioning to Pros
Former ITA All-American and ATP #201 Rinky Hijikata joins the show to discuss his incredible run over the past 18 months, his prolific college career, transitioning to the pros, an update on the Parramatta Eels, and so much more!!
Listen to the episode by clicking here.