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The most in-depth tennis analysis on the internet. Draw previews, match breakdowns, breaking news, comment mailbags and more. Gill Gross is a broadcaster for Tennis Channel, US Open Radio, Cracked Racquets and UC San Diego. He graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monday-match-analysis/support
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"The Mini-Break" is a daily podcast that brings you the latest news and analysis from the world of tennis. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin, this podcast covers the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from both college and professional tennis. Each episode features in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the latest happenings in the world of tennis, as well as interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. From top players and coaches to analysts and brand leader ...
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Third Best ATP Prospect Draft ft. Gill Gross
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Monday Match Analysis Host and Tennis Channel Contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin for the first-annual “Third Best ATP Prospect Draft”. The guys alternate drafting top ATP Prospects, arguing the case for why each player is or isn’t poised for success over the next decade. Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite p…
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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on all of last weekend’s action from the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down a much-needed title for Gauff in Beijing, fun Championship action in Hong Kong + Fairfield, where things stand in this week’s events, plus so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite po…
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Is Alcaraz vs. Sinner BIG-3 LEVEL? | Mailbag
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On the mailbag, Gill Gross discusses some Carlos Alcaraz shot data from Beijing before getting into your comments, including: are Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner matches at a higher level than Big 3 matches were as Mats Wilander claims, should Daniil Medvedev go title chasing, what are the chances Sinner is banned two years, what adjustments should Sinne…
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Alcaraz Edges Sinner in a Thriller to Win Beijing | Monday Match Analysis
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On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross discusses Carlos Alcaraz's razor tight win over Jannik Sinner in the final of Beijing, to improve to 3-0 against the Italian in 2024. We'll discuss Alcaraz's key weapon, why Sinner didn't do enough to stop it and how hand skills were crucial on some of the biggest points of the match. We'll also cover Arthur Fil…
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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on a fantastic Wednesday in the Pro Tennis World. He breaks down the instant classic between Alcaraz and Sinner in Beijing, runs through the rest of the day’s results, and 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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Shanghai Masters 2024 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS | Monday Match Analysis
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On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross previews the 2024 Rolex Shanghai Masters men's singles draw with dark horses, upset alerts, popcorn matchups and predictions. Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Alexander Zverev are the top seeds. Subscribe to The Draw, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: ht…
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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Tuesday’s action from the Pro Tennis World. He sets up another Alcaraz/Sinner Final in Beijing, breaks down another upset victory for Starodubtseva, plus so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram handl…
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WADA's Appeal Threatens Jannik Sinner Ban: What To Make Of It?
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WADA has appealed the ruling that absolved Jannik Sinner of any punishment, finding no fault or negligence, after he tested positive for banned substances in March. WADA seeks a 1-2 year ban for Sinner. Gill Gross unpacks the news. Subscribe to The Draw, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.…
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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down a busy last week in the Pro Tennis World. He offers updates on Beijing and Tokyo, shares his thoughts on another Jake Fearnley Challenger Title, 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…
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On the Mailbag, Gill Gross brings on Mark Petchey to answer all of your Andy Murray comments, in honor of his great career coming to an end. We'll cover what it's like coaching Murray, how he defended so well without sliding, why he struggled to close the gap against the Big 3, how his on-court demeanor should be interpreted, if his play style has …
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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps last weekend’s action from across the Pro Tennis World. He offers his thoughts on this year’s Laver Cup, breaks down the performances of the week’s Tour-Level Title Winners, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagr…
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Djokovic Comments On Motivation, Sinner Coverage, Indoor HC Players to Watch | Mailbag
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On the Mailbag, Gill Gross answers your comments, including: what to make of Novak Djokovic’s recent comments on shifting priorities, assessing coverage and reaction to Jannik Sinner’s doping case, does Iga Swiatek’s technique limit her positioning, who are indoor HC players to watch this fall, does Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro’s billionaire bac…
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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews another busy Championship Weekend in the Pro Tennis World. He offers updates on the Tour-Level action in Seoul, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Hua Hin, 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…
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Top 5 Post-US Open ATP Storylines ft. Ben Rothenberg
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Author of Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice and No Challenges Remaining Host Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to name their biggest Post-US Open storylines for the 2024 ATP homestretch. The guys talk Alcaraz vs. Sinner, the future of the original #NextGenATP Crew, Djokovic/Nadal moving forward, and so much…
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Biggest Issues Facing Tennis Today with Jon Wertheim | Monday Match Analysis
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On a special interview edition of Monday Match Analysis, Gill welcomes Jon Wertheim of Tennis Channel, 60 Minutes and Served for the annual discussion on the most important off-court matters in the game of tennis. They'll tackle tennis media, Saudi Arabia's interest in a 10th Masters 1000, merger talks between the ATP and WTA, pickleball's threat t…
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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the 2024 Davis Cup Final 8 + previews the week ahead in the pro tennis world. He recaps the biggest winners from last weekend’s Davis Cup action, names his biggest storylines of the week, plus so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In add…
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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his most important takeaways from the last week in the pro tennis world. He breaks down WTA Title runs for Frech and Kartal, looks at the meteoric rises of Tien and Fearnley, 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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On the Mailbag, Gill comments on Rafael Nadal's Laver Cup withdrawal and Davis Cup before getting to your comments, including: can Taylor Fritz be a slam champion, will Jannik Sinner be better in Melbourne or New York, is Nick Kyrgios's social media detracting from his broadcasting, is Jessica Pegula serving lets, does Aryna Sabalenka hit her foreh…
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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on this week’s action across the Professional Tennis World. He shares his thoughts on the draws in Guadalajara, Monastir, Las Vegas, 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 …
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Flink on US Open 2024 (Sinner, Fritz, Medvedev, Djokovic, Alcaraz) | Monday Match Analysis
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On Monday Match Analysis, Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink joins Gill Gross to discuss the 2024 US Open. We'll start by unpacking Jannik Sinner's title, then move to surprise finalist Taylor Fritz and Sinner's quarterfinal opponent Daniil Medvedev. We'll opine on semifinalists Frances Tiafoe and Jack Draper. And lastly, we'll go back to discu…
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What Did We Learn at This Year’s Majors ft. David Kane
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Tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to offer their thoughts on what we learned from the Grand Slams in 2024. They get into the Sabalenka/Swiatek + Sinner/Alcaraz debates, discuss which players walk away most encouraged/disappointed with their 2024 Major results, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5-star revie…
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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on the 2024 US Open Women’s and Men’s Singles Finals. He discusses what this title does for Sabalenka’s legacy, shares his thoughts on Major #2 for Sinner, plus so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your Twitter/Instagram h…
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Sinner Soars Over Fritz to Win US Open Title | Monday Match Analysis
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On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dives into Jannik Sinner's straight set win over Taylor Fritz in the 2024 US Open men's final. The victory clinched Sinner's second major title of both his season and his career. We'll get into the historical significance of Sinner's hard court excellence, how his movement gave him freedom, his answer for Fritz'…
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US Open 2024 Final Weekend Special (Men's F Preview and SF Post-Match, Women's Final Post-Match))
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This 2024 US Open Final Weekend special features four parts. First, it's the preview of the men's final between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz. Then, post-match analysis of the women's final where Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula. Lastly, recaps of the men's semifinals: Fritz's 5-set win over Frances Tiafoe and Sinner's straight set victory over…
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2024 US Open Semifinals: Women's Recap & Men's Preview
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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 11 of the 2024 US Open. He offers his thoughts on a fourth consecutive Hard Court Major Final for Sabalenka, a career-first for Jessica Pegula, 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 fo…
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Sinner vs. Medvedev Analysis, 2nd Week Notebook Dump, Final Weekend Preview | US Open 2024
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On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross is back from the 2024 US Open with plenty to discuss. He'll analyze quarterfinal matches such as Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev, Iga Swiatek vs. Jessica Pegula, Taylor Fritz vs. Alexander Zverev, Frances Tiafoe vs. Grigor Dimitrov and Aryna Sabalenka vs. Qinwen Zheng. Then, he'll preview the men's semifinals,…
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US Open Day 10 Recap & Semifinals Preview
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Tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap Day 10 of the 2024 US Open. They offer their thoughts on each of the day’s victors, preview the semifinal matchups, 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 cha…
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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Day 9 of the 2024 US Open. He names his top performers, talks through the biggest headlines, 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 chance to win some FREE CR gear!! E…
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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Day 8 of the 2024 US Open. He names his top performers, runs through the day’s upsets, talks through the biggest headlines, 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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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Day 7 of the 2024 US Open. He names his top performers, runs through the day’s upsets, talks through the biggest headlines, 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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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Day 5 of the 2024 US Open. He names his top performers, runs through the day’s upsets, talks through the biggest headlines, 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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