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Back to SearchBiggest Storylines of the 2025 Homestretch ft. Ben Rothenberg
Former NY Times contributor and "Bounces" author Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to draft the biggest storylines of the 2025 tennis season's homestretch. They offer their thoughts o…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
"Make or Break" All-Star Check-in
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers a status report on his 2025 "Make or Break" All-Stars. He checks-in on and evaluates the pivotal 2025 campaigns of Yastremska, FAA, Cerundolo, Ken…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Post-US Open ATP Top 10
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his ATP Top 10 Rankings coming out of the North American Hard Court stretch. He also shares his perspective on the biggest storylines of the 2025 …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Post-US Open WTA Top 10
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his WTA Top 10 Rankings coming out of the North American Hard Court stretch. He also shares his perspective on the biggest storylines of the 2025 …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
US Open Men's Final Recap + Final US Open thoughts
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the 2025 US Open Men's Singles Final. He breaks down the mechanics behind Alcaraz's victory, offers context for the already many achievements by A…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
US Open Women's Final Recap + Men's Final Preview
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps the 2025 US Open Women's Singles Final. He breaks down the mechanics of Sabalenka's victory, does his best to contextualize the 2025 Sabalenka sea…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
US Open Men's SF Recap + Women's Final Preview
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 13 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his thoughts on a decisive Alcaraz victory over Djokovic, and a fantastic battle between Sinner and FAA. He …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
US Open Women's SF Recap + Men's SF Preview
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 12 of the 2025 US Open. He offers his thoughts on a hard-fought victory for Sabalenka, and the continued excellence of Anisimova. He also prev…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
2025 US Open Day 11 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 11 of the 2025 US Open. He breaks down a spectacular performance from Anisimova, more quality victories for Osaka and Sinner, a breakthrough f…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
2025 US Open Day 10 Recap
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 10 of the 2025 US Open. He breaks down convincing quarterfinal victories for Alcaraz and Pegula, marvels once again at the sustained excellenc…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago