Weekly Tennis News
“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.
This Week’s Drop Shots
We’re almost to the halfway point of the 2021 US Open, and the action in New York has been intense so far!
Let’s take a look at the latest coverage available on the Cracked Racquets platforms.
2021 US Open Coverage
Make sure to subscribe to the Mini-Break and Great Shot Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms. We are uploading previews, recaps, and our favorite betting lines daily!
On today’s Mini-Break podcast (available on Apple and Spotify), host Alex Gruskin breaks down Jenson’s Brooksby’s huge victory over Taylor Fritz, the thrilling night match between Pliskova and Anismiova, previews Day 5 of the US Open, and more!
Host Alex Gruskin also breaks down all of his favorite betting lines heading into Day 5 of the US Open on today’s “Aces of the Day” episode of the Great Shot Podcast (available on Apple and Spotify).
And if you are interested in some exclusive conent, we are providing daily podcasts on our Patreon platform breaking down the biggest match of the day!
Newest Project Elite Players
Cracked Racquets is excited to announce the addition of two more athletes to the Project Elite team, Illinois Senior Kweisi Kenyatte and Sophomore Hunter Heck!
On a recent Cracked Interview podcast, Kweisi Kenyatte and Host Alex Gruskin discuss the potential impact of NIL opportunities on college tennis moving forward. They also discuss Kweisi’s college tennis career, why Kweisi expects Illinois to continue to build off of their recent successes, Kweisi’s new role at CR, and so much more!!
Alex Gruskin also talked with Hunter Heck. The two discussed Hunter’s decision to join the Illinois program, his expectations heading into next season, and much more!
For more information on Project Elite, or if you’d like to get in conrtact with us, check out the website by clicking here!
Knoxville Showdown Coming Soon!
Our CR team is thrilled to announce that we will be broadcasting the inaugural Knoxville Showdown from September 10th-12th!!
Four of the top Men’s Teams in the nation participate in an early Fall battle. Gruskin will be live at the University of Tennessee all weekend long covering the action.
You can catch all the action next weekend on our Cracked Racquets YouTube Channel.
Compete in the Next CR Tournament
September 2021
USTA Level 5 – Girls’ 14U & 16U
When: September 10-12, 2021
Where: Indianapolis, IN
Who: Girls’ 14 & Under, Girls’ 16 & Under
Tournament link is available here.
October 2021
USTA Level 5 – Girls’ 18U & Boys’ 14U
When: October 1-3, 2021
Where: Indianapolis, IN
Who:Girls’ 18 & Under, Boys’ 14 & Under
Tournament link is available here.
USTA Level 5 – Boys’ & Girls’ 18U
When: October 22-24, 2021
Where: Indianapolis, IN
Who: Girls’ 18 & Under, Boys’ 18 & Under
Tournament link is available here.
November 2021
USTA Level 1 – Boys’ 12U Indoor National Championship
When: November 26-29, 2021
Where: Indianapolis, IN
Who:Boys’ 12 & Under
Tournament link and information coming soon!