Best Bleav Cracked Racquets Podcasts (2025)

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2026 ATP "Make or Break" All-Stars 1:03:43

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10h ago1:03:43

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin names his 2026 ATP "Make or Break" All-Stars. He breaks down the group into four categories: "Covid Era Stars", "How high is the upside", "The Americans", and "Traits or a Skillset". Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the …

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2026 WTA "Make or Break" All-Stars 54:33

1d ago54:33

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin names his 2026 WTA "Make or Break" All-Stars. He breaks down the group into five categories: How high is the upside, Covid Era Stars, The Americans, Traits or Skillset?, and "Is the slam window closed". Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/inst…

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20 Essential Questions for every TOP-20 player | Monday Match Analysis 1:36:46

1d ago1:36:46

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Gill Gross is joined by Alex Gruskin of Cracked Racquets to ask and answer one essential question for each and every ATP top-20 player ahead of the 2026 season. 0:00 Intro 2:40 Carlos Alcaraz 10:50 Jannik Sinner 16:25 Alexander Zverev 21:40 Novak Djokovic 26:28 Felix Auger Aliassime 31:26 Taylor Fritz 36:06 Alex de Minaur 42:19 Lorenzo Musetti 45:4…

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Ethan Quinn on Finding His Tennis Identity, Competitive American Rivalries and The Building Blocks For A Successful Career 43:27

2d ago43:27

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Young American Ethan Quinn joins the podcast for a wide-ranging chat about the beginning of his career, and how he's found his game and identity in the ultra competitive world of pro tennis. Quinn details how he thoroughly attacks his off-season, and goes in depth of the mentorship he's received from players such as Tommy Paul. The young ATP player…

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The Best Players Under 25, DRAFT revisited | Monday Match Analysis 31:24

2d ago31:24

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On a bonus Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross is joined by Alex Gruskin to look back at their draft of the brightest young stars on the ATP tour, one year later. Reminder that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner were intentionally excluded from this activity. They'll re-evaluate the draft placements of players like Jakub Mensik, Jack Draper, Arthur Fil…

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Lorenzo Musetti INTERVIEW (on Chasing Sinner & Alcaraz, & Hiring A New Coach) | Gill Gross 10:11

4d ago10:11

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Lorenzo Musetti joins Gill Gross for a chat ahead of the new season. He has said his goal for 2026 is to close the gap on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, so we asked about what he learned from last year's matches against the top-2. Musetti will continue to work with longtime coach Simone Tarterini, but he has made the decision this offseason to a…

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NO TENNIS QUESTIONS (2025) | Mailbag 1:01:49

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On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments about anything OTHER than tennis, including: what was my Spotify Wrapped, how is my personal tennis game going, play-by-play on my marriage proposal, the pros and cons of traditional media vs. new media, what other sports I am into, a breakdown of the food experience in Thailand, evaluating the eyebr…

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Alcaraz/Sinner Week: U24 Draft Update ft. Gill Gross 39:42

6d ago39:42

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Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to re-examine their U24 draft of men's talent best positioned to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. They breakdown their biggest successes and regrets of the draft, discuss what alterations they would make to their sides, and SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 st…

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Alcaraz/Sinner Week: Crafting a Gameplan to Beat Them ft. Gill Gross 1:15:01

6d ago1:15:01

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On the latest edition of Sincaraz Week, Monday Match Analysis Host Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to craft a gameplan to beat either man. They discuss each player's greatest strengths, draft the skills they'd most like to possesss if attempting to face them, and SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite pod…

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Alcaraz/Sinner Week: Let's Get Reckless!! 35:24

7d ago35:24

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin kicks off Sinner/Alcaraz Week with a reckless assessment of how the two men compare to the Big 3 of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic at similar points of their careers Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance…

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Celebrating the Past, Building the Future: Michael Woodson on Pro Bear Bash Weekend 59:57

8d ago59:57

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sits down with multiple Baylor Bear alums at the 2025 Pro Bear Bash. Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, …

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Matías Soto Live from the 2025 Pro Bear Bash 23:23

8d ago23:23

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sits down with multiple Baylor Bear alums at the 2025 Pro Bear Bash. Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, …

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NextGenATP Finals Report Cards 51:05

8d ago51:05

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his report card for each participant of the 2025 NextGenATP Finals. He also breaks down Championship weekend, discusses the event's future, and SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chan…

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Ethan Quinn on Life Inside the ATP Top 100 54:05

9d ago54:05

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2023 NCAA Singles Champion and current ATP #70 Ethan Quinn joins the show to breakdown his breakout 2025 campaign, discuss the structure of his preseason training program, and SO much more!! Check out the interview on YouTube by clicking here. Episode Bookmarks: Preseason - 3:05 Next step in his game - 14:05 What match did you learn the most from -…

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CourtsApp Co-Founder Kate Daggett On The Company That's Making It Easier Than Ever To Get On The Court 34:15

9d ago34:15

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Kate Daggett is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of CourtsApp, a new company that aims to make it easier than ever to book a tennis court and get in the game. She joins the podcast to discuss how tennis entered her orbit, and how this idea was born in frustration, a frustration that she hopes to eliminate with this exciting endeavor. Dagg…

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Do We Like the College Fall Season? ft. Colette Lewis, John Parsons, and Chris Halioris 1:43:29

10d ago1:43:29

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Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. Th…

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NextGenATP Finals Day 3 Recap 28:21

11d ago28:21

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 3 of the 2025 NextGenATP Finals. He shares his biggest takeaways from the group play stage, previews Saturday's Semifinal action, plus SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to…

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NextGenATP Finals Day 2 Recap 37:48

13d ago37:48

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 2 of the 2025 NextGenATP Finals. He offers his thoughts on another breakout run from Budkov Kjaer, shares his biggest takeaways from the second day of play, previews Day 3, plus SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/ins…

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How Eliot Spizzirri Turned 2025 Into a Breakout ATP Season 57:51

13d ago57:51

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Former Texas All-American and current ATP #90 Eliot Spizzirri joins the show to recap his breakout 2025 season. He offers insight into the most consequential matches of his season, discusses his takeaways from his first year living the pro tennis lifestyle, breaks down his preseason training schedule, plus SO much more!! Check out the interview on …

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NextGenATP Finals Day 1 Recap 38:12

13d ago38:12

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2025 NextGenATP Finals. He offers his thoughts on a signature victory for Jodar over Tien, shares his biggest takeaways from the opening day of play, previews Day 2, plus SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/i…

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Emergency Mini-Break: Alcaraz splits from Coach Ferrero w/Ben Rothenberg 44:56

14d ago44:56

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Bounces Author and No Challenges Remaining Host Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to offer their instant reaction to the news of World #1 Carlos Alcaraz's sudden split with longtime Coach and Former World #1 Juan Carlos Ferrero. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagra…

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Checking in on the former collegiates in the pros 1:00:34

15d ago1:00:34

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers an update on the players with college tennis ties currently competing on the Pro Tour. He breaks down the 2025 seasons of the Top 100 men and women, projects which players he expects to rise in 2026, plus SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In additio…

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High Performance Coach Jason Stacy on His Work With Aryna Sabalenka, Developing Mental Strength and Becoming An Innovator In The World Of Tennis Training 39:43

15d ago39:43

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Jason Stacy has been a mainstay on the tennis tour for several decades, and with work with World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been groundbreaking. He joins the podcast to discuss his path to becoming one of the most respected high performance coaches in the game, and why he is constantly looking at problems and challenges from a different lens than hi…

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2025 ATP Award Show ft. David Kane 1:08:47

16d ago1:08:47

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Tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin for their 2025 ATP Award Show. They start the show by offering their grades for the 2025 ATP season. They then name their nominees for categories such as Player of the Year, Most Improved, Best Storyline, Biggest Surprise, and SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on…

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2025 WTA Award Show ft. David Kane 1:27:14

19d ago1:27:14

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Tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin for their 2025 WTA Award Show. They start the show by offering their grades for the 2025 WTA season. They then name their nominees for categories such as Player of the Year, Most Improved, Best Storyline, Biggest Surprise, and SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on…

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WTA Season In Review With Alexandra Stevenson: Sabalenka, Swiatek, Gauff and Keys Take The Majors, While Anisimova and Rybakina Rise Up 40:12

19d ago40:12

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Alexandra Stevenson joins the show to recap the WTA season, and discuss how each of the top players made their mark in 2025. Stevenson explains why Amanda Anisimova was the story of the tennis world this calendar year, and how the American has worked on her physical and mental sides to become a premier player. The analyst also assesses if Aryna Sab…

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Some Questions ft. James Tait 1:15:34

19d ago1:15:34

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Cracked Racquets Intern James Tait joins the show to ask Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin a unique series of questions. They cover topics such as "Building the ideal player", "Future Top 25 members", "Match pros to ideal college teams", plus SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/…

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2025 Award Show Preview + Honorable Mentions 51:19

21d ago51:19

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews the 2025 WTA/ATP Year-End Award Shows. He explains the twelve categories of awards, breaks down his toughest debates, runs through the list of honorable mention candidates, plus SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/insta…

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A Unique Pathway to College Coaching ft. Florida Men's Assistant Coach Max Koller 52:18

21d ago52:18

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Florida Men's Assistant Coach Max Koller joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his unique pathway into college coaching. He also offers his thoughts on his first 18 months at Florida, taking the next step this spring, his approach to recruiting, and SO much more!! Episode Bookmarks: College tennis fandom - 3:40 Pathway to college coaching -…

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Leaves us with questions (ATP Edition) 1:07:54

22d ago1:07:54

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the most intriguing ATP players entering the 2025 offseason. He divides the players into four categories: "How real is your Top 8 tennis", "How much higher is your ceiling", "Have you found your best or are you still building", and "Were you a one-hit wonder". Don’t forget to give…

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Leaves us with questions (WTA Edition) 1:11:43

22d ago1:11:43

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the most intriguing WTA players entering the 2025 offseason. He divides the players into four categories: "How real is your Top 8 tennis", "How much higher is your ceiling", "Have you found your best or are you still building", and "Were you a one-hit wonder". Don’t forget to give…

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Cracked Racquets CEO and Founder Dalton Thieneman On Filling The Void And Becoming The Standard For College and Junior Tennis Coverage 40:37

22d ago40:37

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Cracked Racquets provides coverage of pro, college and junior tennis like nobody else in the industry. Their CEO and founder Dalton Thieneman joins the podcast to explain how the company was created, and in less than a decade became a destination for fans of the game. Thieneman explains the company's approach to broadcasting, and dives into their r…

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Recapping a Breakout 2025 Spring for Clemson with Men's Associate Head Coach Austin Rapp 50:56

23d ago50:56

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Clemson Men's Associate Head Coach Austin Rapp joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap a breakout 2025 spring for his Clemson Tigers. He also offers his thoughts on how the level of college tennis has changed since his own playing days, his approach to recruiting, and SO much more!! Episode Bookmarks: Clemson 2025 spring - 3:00 College Tennis b…

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Evaluating 2025's "Make or Break" All-Stars (ATP Edition) 54:28

26d ago54:28

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin evaluates the performances of his 2025 ATP "Make or Break" All Stars. He breaks down those players that found their best in 2025, discusses which cases carry into 2026, plus SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle t…

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Evaluating 2025's "Make or Break" All-Stars (WTA Edition) 57:47

27d ago57:47

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin evaluates the performances of his 2025 WTA "Make or Break" All Stars. He breaks down those players that found their best in 2025, discusses which cases carry into 2026, plus SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle t…

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Cranbook Tennis Classic Founder David DeMuth on Bringing The Pro Game To Michigan 37:37

27d ago37:37

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The Cranbook Tennis Classic has become one of the top events on the Challenger Tour, and founder David DeMuth joins the podcast to explain why he embarked on such a passionate journey to bring the pro game to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. DeMuth discusses how the idea came to be, why the location is a perfect fit, and how in three short years the tou…

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College Tennis Fall Women's Winners + Disappointments 51:17

28d ago51:17

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No Ad, No Problem Host John Parsons joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to name the biggest winners and disappointments of the 2025 Women's College Fall. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Winners- R…

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TCU All-American and ATP #205 Jack Pinnington Jones Discusses Adjusting to the Pro Tour 38:32

28d ago38:32

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Two-time TCU All-American and current ATP #205 Jack Pinnington Jones joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown his first six months on the Pro Tour. He offers his thoughts on adjusting to the pro tennis lifestyle, what he learned during his time at TCU, reflections from his final season, plus SO much more!! Episode Bookmarks Transitioning to …

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A Hypothetical NextGenWTA FInals 51:38

28d ago51:38

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on a hypothetical 2025 NextGenWTA Finals Field. He breaks down the seasons of the hypothetical eight participants, discusses the plethora of ascending talent in the women's game, and SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add yo…

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NextGenATP Finals Field Set 59:06

30d ago59:06

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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the 2025 NextGenATP Finals Field. He breaks down the seasons of the eight participants, discusses the biggest absences from the field, and SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review…

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Georgia All-American and WTA #149 Dasha Vidmanova Reflects on First Six Months of Pro Career 34:50

30d ago34:50

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University of Georgia All-American and current WTA #149 Dasha Vidmanova joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to reflect on her first six months of Pro Tennis. She also discusses the significance of capturing the career triple crown her senior season, signing with IMG, and SO much more!! Episode Bookmarks: Transitioning to Pro Tennis - 3:40 Biggest di…

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Texas A&M Men's Coach Steve Denton on Building the Aggies, Reaching Two Australian Open Finals And Coaching Vacherot, Rinderknech and Other Pros 45:37

1M ago45:37

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Texas A&M coach Steve Denton joins the podcast for a lengthy conversation about his time as the Texas A&M men's tennis coach, and he's built one of the premier programs in college tennis in the past two decades. Denton explains what he looks for in players, the value of teaching an all-court game, and why they've been able to churn out several pros…