Our tennis podcast has six grand slams—does yours? Join host Rennae Stubbs as she talks to her friends and favorite tennis players about life, love and sometimes even tennis.
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Welcome to Racquets Biz, the only weekly podcast created specifically for investors who want to understand and capitalize on the explosive growth of the rackets industry. My name is Dominique Lemberli, a career rackets professional and consultant who has spent years building programs, advising clubs.
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Racquet Fuel provides insights into the best practices and innovations of racquets industry business leaders. Co-hosts Kim Bastable, Director of Professional Tennis Management at the University of Florida, and Simon Gale, Senior Director Racquet Sports Development at the USTA National Campus, help racquets leaders in your ability to grow the game and to improve the experiences you offer to both your staff and players by talking to industry leaders, including USTA executives, authors and inno ...
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"Great Shot Podcast" is the go-to source for comprehensive and extensive analysis of college and professional tennis. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin, this weekly podcast delves deep into the latest matches, players, and trends in the world of tennis. From in-depth game breakdowns and player profiles to expert analysis and predictions, "Great Shot Podcast" offers something for every tennis fan. Whether you're a casual observer or a hardcore enthusiast, this podcast has something for y ...
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Improve your tennis with the Essential Tennis Podcast, the very first podcast dedicated to tennis lessons and instruction! Tennis professional Ian Westermann answers listener questions about technique, strategy, mental toughness, and much more.
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A podcast about the platform tennis pro tour, also known as the APTA Tour.
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"Cracked Interviews" is a podcast that delves into the world of tennis, featuring interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. From top players and coaches to brand leaders and analysts, this podcast offers an inside look at the lives and careers of those who shape the game. Join host and tennis enthusiast Alex Gruskin as he sits down with some of the biggest names in tennis for in-depth conversations about their careers, the state of the game, and more! Whether you're a hardcore ...
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Learn from the best. Become the best. On Courtside Sessions, we're interviewing top coaches, players, and pros on how they "Elevate their Game."
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🎾 Putting our own (sometimes questionable) spin on all things tennis.
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Gareth and Andy recap the previous week's tennis news and anything interesting in the worldwide sporting lexicon. They offer expert picks and insight into the game's most controversial issues.
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The Behind the Racquet Pod is the best glimpse you can get in to the ins and outs of professional tennis, told by its players, and voiced by Noah Rubin, and his podcast partner Mike Cation.
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“What the Deuce” is a weekly tennis podcast covering the areas of the sport you actually want to hear about it. Christian, Trey and their wide variety of guests talk about everything tennis. Whether it's tennis rumors, funny anecdotes, uncomfortable would-you-rathers, tweets by Brad Gilbert, or any other topic under the sun, WTD is the place to kick back and listen to all the latest from the tennis world! To get in the mix, listeners can participate by leaving their own stories/topics/though ...
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A schedule-lacking podcast hosted by tennis icon Dylan Moore (Lightning Larry Luciano), legend of the court Brady Stewart (Mark Twain Enthusiast), Summer Lake king Mason Maurer (Gorgon, Son of Scrygorn) and racquet superstar Grant Doan (Malekith, the Dark Elf) in which we delve deep into analysis of ten-seshes, beloved players and notable highlights before inevitably drifting into random topics and nonsense. It's a good time.
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Join movie producer Randall Emmett and pro tennis/pickleball player Sam Querrey every week as they talk pickleball and whatever else is on their minds. Randall and Sam talk about everything from sports and what’s happening on the pickleball scene to pop culture and yes, even reality shows. The due hold “court” every week as they are joined by guests from all walks of life who speak their minds and sometimes even cross the line. No one will call foul as Randall and Sam serve up some real talk.
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Bill Ullman, financial services professional and long time racquet sports enthusiast (tennis, squash, padel) discusses FinTech, investing and entrepreneurship with various leaders, experts and CEOs in the finance world.
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Coaching the Coaches: How USTA Is Powering Tennis Growth Nationwide
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32:34What does it take to launch a nationwide coaching initiative from the ground up, and make it thrive? In this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale talk with Megan Rose, Managing Director of USTA Coaching, about how she’s leading one of the most ambitious projects in U.S. tennis history. From crafting the strategy to grow coachi…
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Building the World’s Largest Pickleball Facility: Inside the National Pickleball Center with Justin Romero
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28:26In this episode, Dominique sits down with longtime friend and former pro tour competitor Justin Romero to explore what it takes to run the largest pickleball facility in the world. From managing 85 staff members and 65 courts to partnering with Collier County and rebranding one of the sport’s most iconic venues, Justin shares his blueprint for buil…
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Business Standards with Consultants Ajay Pant and Doug Cash
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36:24What standards are necessary to build a successful club? In this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale talk with Consultants Doug Cash and Ajay Pant about the importance of standards in business, particularly in the context of tennis clubs. They explore how standards define a brand, the necessity of enforcing them, and the chal…
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We love the new Battle of the Sexes! Just kidding, we hate it and its cynical, gross and insultingly crude existence. We talk all things WTA Finals—matchups, blowouts, blowups and more, as well as go in depth about the brilliant critique of the failure of tennis' establishment to offer good digital content. Sorry, but watching players create meme c…
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Building America’s Padel Empire with Santiago Gómez of Padel Haus
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31:57How do you build a profitable, design-driven Padel brand that thrives across multiple U.S. cities? In this episode, host Dominique Lemperle sits down with Santiago Gómez, CEO and founder of Padel Haus, to uncover the mindset, strategy, and metrics behind one of America’s fastest-growing Padel networks. From a six-year career at UBS Investment Bank …
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From Navy Officer to Racket Club Founder: The Story of Vamos Racquets
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40:50Dominique sits down with Katherine Lynch — a former U.S. Navy officer, Harvard squash champion, and now founder of Vamos Racquets, a new kind of wellness and racket club in New Jersey. Katherine shares how her years in the military shaped her leadership style, why she believes community is the heartbeat of every great club, and how she’s redefining…
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Building the Women’s Padel Movement with Andi Neugarten of 6lovesports
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19:44In this episode of Racquets Biz, host Dominique Lemperle sits down with Andi Neugarten, CEO and founder of 6lovesports, the fastest-growing women’s padel community in the United States. A lifelong athlete, Ironman finisher, and former tennis player from South Africa, Andi shares how she transformed a personal frustration—struggling to find women to…
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How the Padel Boom Is Redefining Sports Investment in America
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50:49In this episode of Rackets Biz, host Dominique Lemperle sits down with Patricio Misitrano, CEO of Racket Social and Misitrano Consulting, to break down the economic reality behind the exploding U.S. padel market. From startup costs and ROI to building community and leveraging data, this episode gives investors, operators, and enthusiasts a clear ro…
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How Matt Lund Revived a Bankrupt Pickleball Club | Leadership, Strategy & Sustainable Growth
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53:51When The Pickleball Club at Lakewood Ranch went bankrupt just weeks after Matt Lund and his family moved to Florida, most people would have walked away. Instead, Matt chose faith over fear — and rebuilt the club from the ground up. In this episode of Racquet Biz Podcast, host Dominique Lemperle sits down with Matt Lund, CEO of The Pickleball Club a…
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After an action-packed week, Rennae and Caitlin are back, and the end of the year is staring us down the barrel! We talk Saudi Masters 1000, Mira Andreeva's visa snafu and lessons for everyone to learn. If you're gonna wake up in the morning and play pro tennis, come to WIN. Otherwise, call it a day and head to the Maldives. See omnystudio.com/list…
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Nebraska Head Coach Peter Kobelt on Building off of Last Year's Success
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48:37Nebraska Men's Tennis Head Coach Peter Kobelt joins the show to discuss his team's run to the NCAA tournament last spring, building off of last year's success, growing into his job, plus SO much more!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalizatio…
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2025 ITA Men's Regional Recap ft. John Parsons
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1:16:25CollegeTennisRanks Founder Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap all thirteen ITA Men's Regional Championship Events. They offer their thoughts on the 26 players who qualified for this fall's NCAA Singles Championships, breakdown the most impressive performances of the past two weeks, plus SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a …
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2025 ITA Women's Regional Recap ft. John Parsons
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1:17:48No Ad, No Problem Founder John Parson joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap all thirteen ITA Regional Championship Events. They offer their thoughts on the 26 players who qualified for this fall's NCAA Singles Championships, breakdown the most impressive performances of the past two weeks, plus SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star rev…
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Growing Pickleball in the UK w/ The PicklebrosUK | Courtside Sessions S3 Bonus Ep - Dan Osben
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21:11Ever wonder what pickleball looks like across the pond? Dan, 1/2 of The Picklebros UK, breaks down the European pickleball scene, from taping lines at tennis clubs to the sport's explosive growth. We discuss his Central Park discovery, coaching journey, the epic 36-hour world record match, and his thoughts on the latest Edge Blue Core technology. I…
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Welcome to Racquets Biz, the only weekly podcast created specifically for investors who want to understand and capitalize on the explosive growth of the rackets industry. My name is Dominique Lemperle, a career rackets professional and consultant who has spent years building programs, advising clubs.…
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The Lincoln Challenger’s Next Chapter: Alex Guthrie on Expanding America’s Tennis Footprint
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27:53Director of Topnotch Events Alex Guthrie joins the show to discuss Year 2 of the Lincoln Challenger, the proliferation of American events, and so much more!! 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 th…
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Rafael Jodar | Defeated M. Wiskandt in Rd-of-16 [Lincoln Challenger]
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7:14Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to the winners emerging each day at the 2025 Lincoln Challenger In this episode, he speaks with Rafael Jodar about their victory, goals for the remainder of the season, plus so much more!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out …
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Martin Damm Jr. | Defeated O. Tarvet in Rd-of-16 [Lincoln Challenger]
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7:50Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to the winners emerging each day at the 2025 Lincoln Challenger In this episode, he speaks with Martin Damm Jr. about their victory, goals for the remainder of the season, plus so much more!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands o…
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Johannus Monday | Defeated A. Ghibaudo Rd-of-16 [Lincoln Challenger]
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8:16Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to the winners emerging each day at the 2025 Lincoln Challenger In this episode, he speaks with Oliver Tarvet about their victory, goals for the remainder of the season, plus so much more!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out…
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Oliver Tarvet | Defeated J. Friend Rd-of-32 [Lincoln Challenger]
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12:17Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to the winners emerging each day at the 2025 Lincoln Challenger In this episode, he speaks with Oliver Tarvet about their victory, goals for the remainder of the season, plus so much more!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out…
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Patrick Kypson | Defeated M. Rosenkranz Rd-of-32 [Lincoln Challenger]
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7:57Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to the winners emerging each day at the 2025 Lincoln Challenger In this episode, he speaks with Patrick Kypson about their victory, goals for the remainder of the season, plus so much more!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands ou…
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Martin Damm Jr. | Defeated N. Arseneault in Rd-of-32 [Lincoln Challenger]
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7:54Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to the winners emerging each day at the 2025 Lincoln Challenger In this episode, he speaks with Martin Damm Jr. about their victory, goals for the remainder of the season, plus so much more!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands o…
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Rafael Jodar | Defeated C. Kingsley in Rd-of-32 [Lincoln Challenger]
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10:00Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to the winners emerging each day at the 2025 Lincoln Challenger In this episode, he speaks with Rafael Jodar about their victory, goals for the remainder of the season, plus so much more!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out …
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DK Suresh | Defeated A. Rybakov in Rd-of-32 [Lincoln Challenger]
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8:53Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to the winners emerging each day at the 2025 Lincoln Challenger In this episode, he speaks with DK Suresh about their victory, goals for the remainder of the season, plus so much more!! Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out whe…
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Well how about those cousins—what the triumphant showing in Shanghai between Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech (and let's not forget their lady cousin Chloe Pacquet) means for Novak Djokovic's final act as well as Meddy and the lost generation. Plus: A stubborn Coco prevails in Wuhan, JPeg's exhausting run to the finals and a Nick Kyrgios in…
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How Duncan Chan’s Electric Start Set the Tone for His Junior Year at TCU
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42:22TCU Junior Duncan Chan joins the show to chat through his electric start to the 2025 College Tennis fall. He also reflects on his first two season at TCU, shares his goals for the upcoming year, 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 c…
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Stanford’s Valerie Glozman Reflects on Her ITA Title and Evolving Game Style
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36:23Stanford All-American Sophomore Valerie Glozman joins the show to discuss her run to the 2025 ITA All-American Women's Singles Title. She also talks through the origins her unique gamestyle, reflects on her first year at Stanford, and 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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Jay Friend on Winning ITA All-Americans and Setting Big Goals for 2025
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39:01Arizona All-American Senior Jay Friend joins the show to breakdown his run to the 2025 ITA All-American Singles Title. He also breaks down his expectations for his final season on the job, his experiences acclimating to the Arizona Tennis culture, and SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add…
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The Mindset of Leadership: How Reflection, Mentorship, and Emotional Intelligence Drive Growth with Dr. Larry Lauer
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33:51What separates a good coach from a transformative leader? Mental performance expert Dr. Larry Lauer says it’s not talent or IQ—it’s reflection, self-awareness, and putting others first. In this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale sit down with Dr. Larry Lauer, Director of Mental Performance at the USTA National Campus and co-…
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Michael Zheng on Dominance, Discipline, and the Road Ahead for Columbia Tennis
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36:262024 NCAA Singles Champion Michael Zheng joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his current fifteen-match win streak on the ATP Challenger Tour. He also discusses his approach to his final season at Columbia, goals for the next year, and SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your t…
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ATP Challenger Tour Recap [10-07-25] ft. Damian Kust
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1:17:37By Bleav + Cracked Racquets
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2025 ITA Men's All-Americans Recap ft. Chris Halioris
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1:33:56CollegeTennisRanks Founder Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2025 ITA Men's All-American Championships. They breakdown the five biggest storylines to emerge from the event, discuss their "Way to early" Spring Tiers of teams, plus SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In additi…
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Game, Set, School: How Online Learning Boosts JTCC Athletes
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36:51JTCC Senior Yared Alfred and Junior Eadan Waters join the show to discuss their experiences with the Laurel Springs School. They discuss how they got started with online schooling, how online schooling helped advance each of their games, the benefits of the JTCC Program, and SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podca…
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Dr. Guy Harvey on Art, Family, & Pickleball | Courtside Sessions S3 Bonus Ep - Guy Harvey
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34:58In this episode of Courtside Sessions, we sit down with Dr. Guy Harvey, distinguished marine scientist, internationally acclaimed wildlife artist, and founder of the Guy Harvey Research Institute. Dr. Harvey discusses his transition from academic research to entrepreneurship, the strategic use of licensing to fund conservation efforts, and his rece…
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The tennis establishment is facing yet another complaint from players, and this one's got the top players signed on and is repped by the big guns—Larry Scott. Let's see if they can make progress on meaningful profit sharing, player organizing and schedule changes. They'd better before the Asia swing completely collapses from retirements! We talk Co…
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2025 Laver Cup Press Row: Roger Federer, Taylor Fritz, Alex De Minaur, and Carlos Alcaraz
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16:00Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin shares his brief conversations with players participating in the 2025 Laver Cup. He speaks with Roger Federer, Taylor Fritz, Alex De Minaur, and Carlos Alcaraz. 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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2025 ITA Women's All-Americans Recap ft, John Parsons
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1:13:19No Ad, No Problem Host John Parson joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap the 2025 ITA Women's All-American Championships. They breakdown the five biggest storylines to emerge from the event, discuss their "Way to early" Spring Tiers of teams, plus SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, a…
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ATP Challenger Tour Recap [09-29-25] ft. Damian Kust
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1:12:18Cracked Racquets contributor Damian Kust recaps another exciting week on the ATP Challenger Tour. He breaks down Landaluce's upset victory in Orléans, a big turnaround for Shelbayh in Vegas, late-evening battles from Lisbon, and so much more. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram …
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Roger Federer on Laver Cup 2025, Alcaraz, and His Next Chapter
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7:55On today’s Cracked Interviews, Alex Gruskin sits down with tennis legend Roger Federer live from the 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco. Federer shares his perspective on this year’s edition of the event and what it’s been like transitioning from playing on court to watching from the sidelines. Alex also presses Roger on how he would gameplan against …
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Building Your Coach Pipeline: How to Launch a Coach-in-Training Program
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26:41If you “can’t find good pros,” this episode shows why that’s on us—and exactly how to build a repeatable Coach-in-Training (CIT) pipeline that grows talent and your business. Hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale make the case for actively inspiring the next generation of coaches—and walk through Simon’s proven CIT framework you can adapt at any club. …
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Building Tennis Communities with Carmen Bond and the Oklahoma Tennis Foundation
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35:38Oklahoma Tennis Foundation Executive Director Carmen Bond joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to offer an update on the latest efforts of the Oklahoma Tennis Foundation. She discusses their expansive commitment to communities across the state, breaks down their strategies to continue to grow the sport, plus SO much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 st…
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Roger Federer on Laver Cup 2025, Alcaraz, and His Next Chapter
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7:55On today’s Cracked Interviews, Alex Gruskin sits down with tennis legend Roger Federer live from the 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco. Federer shares his perspective on this year’s edition of the event and what it’s been like transitioning from playing on court to watching from the sidelines. Alex also presses Roger on how he would gameplan against …
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ATP Challenger Tour Recap [09-22-25] ft. Damian Kust
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1:09:23Cracked Racquets Contributor Damian Kust recaps another exciting week of ATP Challenger action. 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, Laur…
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Rennae and Caitlin talk about how now, MORE THAN EVER, tennis needs a compelling third act to its season, not a bunch of under-attended team competitions, exos that nobody cares about and a slew of tournaments in great places like Seoul that are rife with withdrawals. Plus: We touch on the Taylor Townsend controversy, a Czech doubles rekindling and…
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