Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Head Coach Per Nillson joins host Alex Gruskin to discuss both the luxuries and challenges of coaching a team with the sort of depth and talent that he has this season, and what his Pepperdine team must do to peak in the postseason. He also talks about his own playing days at Mississippi State, winning a National Championship as an assistant in 2006, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Gamma Sports GAMMA provides the equipment needed to improve play for the everyday athlete. At GAMMA, we are always trying to find a better way to unlock performance. Get 20% off your next order today by using our unique coupon code cracked20. GAMMA understands that athletes have a lifelong need to grow, perform and strive for excellence. That’s why we will never stop innovating and improving our technology. FanDuel Join FanDuel Sportsbook today and make your first bet. If you lose, we'll give you a refund of up to $1000 in site credit (within 72hrs). Your first bet after depositing will qualify (If you have multiple selections on one betslip, it will be the first selection you made). Sign up today using by clicking here. Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cracked Interviews

Per Nillson (NCAA): Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Head Coach

University of Illinois Senior Zeke Clark joins the show to chat about his team’s incredible start to the 2021 season, the opportunity to return for an additional season, knocking off Michigan, preparing for a postseason run, teAlex Brown’s practice habits, and so much more!! This episode is also available in video form on our YouTube channel. You can watch the interview by clicking here. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Gamma Sports GAMMA provides the equipment needed to improve play for the everyday athlete. At GAMMA, we are always trying to find a better way to unlock performance. Get 20% off your next order today by using our unique coupon code cracked20. GAMMA understands that athletes have a lifelong need to grow, perform and strive for excellence. That’s why we will never stop innovating and improving our technology. FanDuel Join FanDuel Sportsbook today and make your first bet. If you lose, we'll give you a refund of up to $1000 in site credit (within 72hrs). Your first bet after depositing will qualify (If you have multiple selections on one betslip, it will be the first selection you made). Sign up today using by clicking here. Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zeke Clark (NCAA): University of Illinois Senior

University of Illinois All-American and 2021 Cleveland Challenger Semifinalist Aleksander Kovacevic joins the show to discuss coming back to school for his senior year, his team’s incredible 2021 season, his breakthrough run in Cleveland, and so much more!! This episode is also available in video form on our YouTube channel. You can watch the interview by clicking here. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Gamma Sports GAMMA provides the equipment needed to improve play for the everyday athlete. At GAMMA, we are always trying to find a better way to unlock performance. Get 20% off your next order today by using our unique coupon code cracked20. GAMMA understands that athletes have a lifelong need to grow, perform and strive for excellence. That’s why we will never stop innovating and improving our technology. FanDuel Join FanDuel Sportsbook today and make your first bet. If you lose, we'll give you a refund of up to $1000 in site credit (within 72hrs). Your first bet after depositing will qualify (If you have multiple selections on one betslip, it will be the first selection you made). Sign up today using by clicking here. Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aleksander Kovacevic (NCAA): University of Illinois All-American and 2021 Cleveland Challenger Semifinalist

University of Illinois Sophomore Siphosothando Montsi joins the show to discuss his (previously) undefeated start to the 2021 season, the confidence his team gained from the National Indoors, watching his little brother have professional success, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Gamma Sports GAMMA provides the equipment needed to improve play for the everyday athlete. At GAMMA, we are always trying to find a better way to unlock performance. Get 20% off your next order today by using our unique coupon code cracked20. GAMMA understands that athletes have a lifelong need to grow, perform and strive for excellence. That’s why we will never stop innovating and improving our technology. FanDuel Join FanDuel Sportsbook today and make your first bet. If you lose, we'll give you a refund of up to $1000 in site credit (within 72hrs). Your first bet after depositing will qualify (If you have multiple selections on one betslip, it will be the first selection you made). Sign up today using by clicking here. Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Siphosothando Montsi (NCAA): University of Illinois Sophomore

Correspondent for The Daily Show and host of the Tennis Anyone?! Podcast Michael Kosta joins the show to talk about his time at the University of Illinois, explore the relationship between tennis and comedy, offer his thoughts on the 2021 Miami Open, and so much more!! This episode is also available in video form on our YouTube channel. You can watch the interview by clicking here. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Gamma Sports GAMMA provides the equipment needed to improve play for the everyday athlete. At GAMMA, we are always trying to find a better way to unlock performance. Get 20% off your next order today by using our unique coupon code cracked20. GAMMA understands that athletes have a lifelong need to grow, perform and strive for excellence. That’s why we will never stop innovating and improving our technology. FanDuel Join FanDuel Sportsbook today and make your first bet. If you lose, we'll give you a refund of up to $1000 in site credit (within 72hrs). Your first bet after depositing will qualify (If you have multiple selections on one betslip, it will be the first selection you made). Sign up today using by clicking here. Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Kosta: The Daily Show Correspondent & Host of the "Tennis Anyone?!" Podcast

On today's episode of the Cracked Interviews podcast, host Alex Gruskin is joined live by Cleveland Open Tournament Directors Kyle Ross and Alex Guthrie. The two discuss the challenges of hosting an event during a pandemic, what changes have been made from past years, their upcoming WTA event later this year, and more! This episode is also available in video form on our YouTube channel. You can watch the interview by clicking here. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Gamma Sports GAMMA provides the equipment needed to improve play for the everyday athlete. At GAMMA, we are always trying to find a better way to unlock performance. Get 20% off your next order today by using our unique coupon code cracked20. GAMMA understands that athletes have a lifelong need to grow, perform and strive for excellence. That’s why we will never stop innovating and improving our technology. FanDuel First Time Deposit Bonus up to $500! New users who make their first deposit on FanDuel Fantasy will get an instant bonus up to $500. That's right, FanDuel will match 20% of your first deposit, with a max bonus of $500. Just make your first deposit today! Sign up today using by clicking here. Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Ross & Alex Guthrie (Topnotch Management): Cleveland Open Tournament Directors [Live from 2021 Cleveland Open]

On today's episode of the Cracked Interviews podcast, host Alex Gruskin is joined live by American ATP players and doubles pairing Evan King and Hunter Reese. The two discuss their pathway to the final of the Cleveland Open, how things have changed on tour during the pandemic, what makes the two of them a good doubles team, and more! This episode is also available in video form on our YouTube channel. You can watch the interview by clicking here. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Gamma Sports GAMMA provides the equipment needed to improve play for the everyday athlete. At GAMMA, we are always trying to find a better way to unlock performance. Get 20% off your next order today by using our unique coupon code cracked20. GAMMA understands that athletes have a lifelong need to grow, perform and strive for excellence. That’s why we will never stop innovating and improving our technology. FanDuel First Time Deposit Bonus up to $500! New users who make their first deposit on FanDuel Fantasy will get an instant bonus up to $500. That's right, FanDuel will match 20% of your first deposit, with a max bonus of $500. Just make your first deposit today! Sign up today using by clicking here. Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan King & Hunter Reese (ATP): American ATP Player [Live from 2021 Cleveland Open]

On today's episode of the Cracked Interviews podcast, host Alex Gruskin is joined live by American ATP player Jenson Brooksby at the 2021 Cleveland Open after his semifinal win. The two discuss Brooksby's ability to overcome match points against him in the semifinal match, what he attributes to his 2021 success, and more! This episode is also available in video form on our YouTube channel. You can watch the interview by clicking here. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your Twitter/Instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Gamma Sports GAMMA provides the equipment needed to improve play for the everyday athlete. At GAMMA, we are always trying to find a better way to unlock performance. Get 20% off your next order today by using our unique coupon code cracked20. GAMMA understands that athletes have a lifelong need to grow, perform and strive for excellence. That’s why we will never stop innovating and improving our technology. FanDuel First Time Deposit Bonus up to $500! New users who make their first deposit on FanDuel Fantasy will get an instant bonus up to $500. That's right, FanDuel will match 20% of your first deposit, with a max bonus of $500. Just make your first deposit today! Sign up today using by clicking here. Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenson Brooksby (ATP): American ATP Player [Live from 2021 Cleveland Open - Post Semifinal]

On today's episode of the Cracked Interviews podcast, host Alex Gruskin is joined live by American ATP players and doubles pairing Alex Lawson and Robert Galloway. The two discuss their pathway to the final of the Cleveland Open, how international travel has been during this unique season, playing singles recently on tour, previewing the finals match, and more! This episode is also available in video form on our YouTube channel. You can watch the interview by clicking here. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Gamma Sports GAMMA provides the equipment needed to improve play for the everyday athlete. At GAMMA, we are always trying to find a better way to unlock performance. Get 20% off your next order today by using our unique coupon code cracked20. GAMMA understands that athletes have a lifelong need to grow, perform and strive for excellence. That’s why we will never stop innovating and improving our technology. FanDuel First Time Deposit Bonus up to $500! New users who make their first deposit on FanDuel Fantasy will get an instant bonus up to $500. That's right, FanDuel will match 20% of your first deposit, with a max bonus of $500. Just make your first deposit today! Sign up today using by clicking here. Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Galloway & Alex Lawson (ATP): American ATP Player [Live from 2021 Cleveland Open]

On today's episode of the Cracked Interviews podcast, host Alex Gruskin is joined live by American ATP player Bjorn Fratangelo at the 2021 Cleveland Open. The two discuss what's been working for him during the tournament so far, his decision to play some Futures events, how the pandemic has affected his training schedule, and more! This episode is also available in video form on our YouTube channel. You can watch the interview by clicking here. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Gamma Sports GAMMA provides the equipment needed to improve play for the everyday athlete. At GAMMA, we are always trying to find a better way to unlock performance. Get 20% off your next order today by using our unique coupon code cracked20. GAMMA understands that athletes have a lifelong need to grow, perform and strive for excellence. That’s why we will never stop innovating and improving our technology. FanDuel First Time Deposit Bonus up to $500! New users who make their first deposit on FanDuel Fantasy will get an instant bonus up to $500. That's right, FanDuel will match 20% of your first deposit, with a max bonus of $500. Just make your first deposit today! Sign up today using by clicking here. Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bjorn Fratangelo (ATP): American ATP Player [Live from 2021 Cleveland Open]

On today's episode of the Cracked Interviews podcast, host Alex Gruskin is joined live by American ATP player Jenson Brooksby at the 2021 Cleveland Open. The two discuss his opening round matches at the Cleveland Open, coming back from an injury last year, starting his pro career during the pandemic, and his plans for the 2021 season. This episode is also available in video form on our YouTube channel. You can watch the interview by clicking here. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Gamma Sports GAMMA provides the equipment needed to improve play for the everyday athlete. At GAMMA, we are always trying to find a better way to unlock performance. Get 20% off your next order today by using our unique coupon code cracked20. GAMMA understands that athletes have a lifelong need to grow, perform and strive for excellence. That’s why we will never stop innovating and improving our technology. FanDuel First Time Deposit Bonus up to $500! New users who make their first deposit on FanDuel Fantasy will get an instant bonus up to $500. That's right, FanDuel will match 20% of your first deposit, with a max bonus of $500. Just make your first deposit today! Sign up today using by clicking here. Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenson Brooksby (ATP): American ATP Player [Live from 2021 Cleveland Open - Post Quarterfinal]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin asks questions to each of the participants in Friday’s WTA Dubai Semifinals. He talks to Garbine Muguruza about what’s separated her to start this season, Elise Mertens about her sustained success since the start of 2020, Jill Teichmann about the parity at the top of the women’s game, and Barbora Krejickova on what her success this week does for her confidence moving forward. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Presser: Muguruza, Mertens, Teichmann, & Krejickova [Dubai]

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with players following Thursday’s WTA action in Dubai. He asks questions to Barbora Krejcikova, Aryna Sabalenka, Garbine Muguruza, and Jil Teichmann following their quarterfinal matches. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Presser: Krejcikova, Sabalenka, Muguruza, Teichmann [Dubai]

University of North Carolina Men’s Tennis Head Coach Sam Paul joins the show to discuss his team’s run to the 2021 National Indoor Championship title, bringing back his senior class for one more run, the freshman on his roster, Tripp Phillips vs. Will Blumberg in college, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Paul (NCAA): University of North Carolina Men's Tennis Head Coach

Host Alex Gruskin asks questions of Garbine Muguruza, Jill Teichmann, and Ons Jabeur following their Wednesday matches in Dubai. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout. DraftKings ?CAN’T MISS OFFER! ? All NEW USERS can get a sign up bonus up to $1,000 to bet on tennis thanks to our partnership with DraftKings! Act now, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ATTENTION TENNIS FANS! Want to get in on the action? Thanks to our partnership with DraftKings, all new users on DraftKings can get a racquet cracking sign up bonus up to $1,000! Act quickly, this offer ends on 6/13. T&Cs apply. https://dkng.co/CrackedRacquets  ArrowBar Only tennis-specific energy bar in the whole wide world? If you guessed @arrowbarenergy, then DING, DING, DING.  Get 15% off any order of @arrowbarenergy at checkout with promo code CRACKED15. Check out all of their tasty products at www.arrowbar.com. Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Presser: Muguruza, Teichmann, & Jabeur [Dubai]

The Cracked Racquets team sits down with tennis’ biggest players, coaches, and academies to bring listeners inside the processes, personas, and stories that you won’t get anywhere else.