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.
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.
World #1 Ashleigh Barty Retiring at Age 25!!!
David Kane joins host Alex Gruskin for a live reaction to this week’s breaking news that WTA World #1 Ashleigh Barty is retiring at age 25 from professional tennis.
You can watch or listen to this emergency podcast by clicking this link.
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College Tennis Recap: Week 9
Women’s College Tennis
Join hosts Alex Gruskin and John Parsons each week as they recap the biggest results and storylines happening in women’s D1 college tennis.
On today’s episode, the guys discuss whether Miami is 3rd best in the ACC, Iowa State sufferring their first loses of the season, UCF ending Oklahoma State’s 10-match win streak, and more!
Watch or listen to the fullepisode by clicking here.
Men’s College Tennis
Join hosts Alex Gruskin, Matt Stachowiak, and Chris Halioris each week as they recap the biggest results and storylines happening in men’s D1 college tennis.
On today’s episode, the guys discuss the rise of Michigan tennis last week, Harvard’s tough west coast trip, the non-power 5 schools in the mix for a top-16 seed, and more!
Watch or listen to the fullepisode by clicking here.
College Coach Interviews
Adam Steinberg (NCAA): Michigan Men’s Tennis Head Coach
Michigan Men’s Tennis HC Adam Steinberg joins the show to discuss his team’s remarkable start to the 2022 season. He offers insights from the team’s 4-0 victories over Ohio State and Baylor this past weekend, shares how he and the team hope to capitalize on the momentum they’ve built, and so much more!!
Listen to the full episode by clicking here.
Bryan Koniecko (NCAA): University of Central Florida Women’s Tennis Head Coach
UCF Women’s HC Bryan Koniecko joins the show to discuss his team’s resurgent March. He breaks down this past weekend’s victories over BYU, Harvard, and Oklahoma State, offers his thoughts on the best ways to grow college tennis, and so much more!
Listen to the full episode by clicking here.
Latest Podcasts
2022 Indian Wells Women’s Event Recap ft. David Kane
Tennis.com Editorial Producer David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to help recap Championship Weekend at Indian Wells. They break down the brilliance of Champion Iga Swiatek, discuss standout performances from Maria Sakkari, Simona Halep, and Paula Badosa, offer their WTA Power Rankings heading into Miami, and so much more!!
Listen to the full episode by clicking here.
2022 Indian Wells Men’s Event Recap ft. Gill Gross
Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the Men’s Championship Weekend at Indian Wells. The guys discuss the implications of Taylor Fritz’s break through run to the title, the State of American Men’s Tennis, where Rafa and Alcaraz go from here, ATP Power Rankings heading into Miami, and SO much more!!
Listen to the full episode by clicking here.
ATP Challenger Tour Recap [03-21-22] ft. Damian Kust & Jakub Bobro [Podcast]
Cracked Racquets contributors Damian Kust and Jakub Bobro recap another exciting week of ATP Challenger action. On this week’s show, they discuss the never-ending South American Challenger Thrillers, Manuel Guinard’s unexpected maiden title, the recent ITF standouts due to compete in Zadar, and so much more!!
Listen to the full episode by clicking here.
Previewing ‘Tennis 128’ and Early 2022 Season Statistical Takeaways ft. Jeff Sackmann
Tennis Abstract Founder Jeff Sackmann joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss the origins and details of his Tennis 128 Series listing the Best 128 Tennis Players in the game’s history. They also offer their thoughts on the rise of Taylor Fritz, Opelka’s ridiculous start on serve in 2022, where Sabalenka goes from here, players to watch for breakthroughs moving forward, and so much more!!
Listen to the full episode by clicking here.
Welcome to Miami ft. Marc Lucero
Professional Tennis Coach and Commentator Marc Lucero joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss the difference in conditions between Miami and Indian Wells, Key Biscayne vs. Hard Rock Stadium, buzz on the grounds in Miami, and so much more!!
Listen to the full episode by clicking here.
The 2022 Miami Open Begins
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his thoughts on the first few days of action at the 2022 Miami Open. He makes the case for a big result from Naomi Osaka, offers an update on the many #NextGen talents competing in the draw, names his other standout performers, and so much more!!
Listen to the full episode by clicking here.
Upsets, Upsets, Upsets (Miami Open Day 3 Recap) ft. David Kane
Tennis.com Editorial Producer David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap all of the chaos that unfolded on Day 3 of the 2022 Miami Open. They discuss the 11 (!!!!) upsets that took place on the Women’s Side, play a game of “Good win, Bad Loss”, and so much more!!
Listen to the full episode by clicking here.