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
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.
Celebrating Coach Jim Daugherty
Cracked Racquets was on site at Valparaiso University last week for the celebration of Jim Daugherty’s 35-year coaching career.
Jim Daugherty was named the head men’s tennis coach at Valparaiso University in the fall of 1985 and has remained at the helm of the program ever since. He completed his 35th and final year in charge of Valpo men’s tennis in 2019-2020.
You can listen to the full interview with coach by clicking here.
Looking For the Next Aslan Karatsev
This week, Cracked Racquets contributor Damian Kust took the time to analyze the ATP field of players in order to look for who might find success similar to Aslan Karatsev.
Read up on who Damian has his eye on by clicking here.
2009 NCAA Singles Finalist Laura Vallverdu
2009 NCAA Singles Finalist and Director for Development at the Miami Beach Tennis Center Laura Vallverdu joins the show to discuss her illustrious college playing career, transitioning from player to coach, the value of college tennis to one’s development, and so much more!!
Listen to the latest Cracked Interviews episode by clicking here.
2021 ITA All-American Championships Recap
Cracked Racquets contributors Matt Stachowiak and Chris Halioris join Host Alex Gruskin to recap the ITA All-American Men’s Championships. They offer their thoughts on Ben Shelton’s run to the title, name the other standout singles and doubles performances from the event, begin to debate the best College Tennis Coaching Jobs in the country, and so much more!!
Listen to the latest Cracked Interviews episode by clicking here.
Catch Up on the Indian Wells Action
Host Alex Gruskin has been busy keeping you up-to-date on all the latest aciton and results from the BNP Paribas Open. Check out the latest Mini-Break episodes for a full recap of each day.
Day 1: A Date with the Round of 128
Day 2: What Does “Most Improved” Really Mean? ft. Gill Gross
Day 3: The Nastier, The Better
Day 5: That Was Messy
Day 6: Make Your Move
Day 7: So That All Happened
Compete in the Next CR Tournament
October 2021
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!