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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down Thursday's action across the ATP and WTA Tours. He marvels at the numerous Men's upsets in Tokyo and Beijing. He also breaks down his favorite Beijing R1 results and previews his favorite R2 battles for the women, plus SO much more!!
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The Mini-Break [Tennis Podcast]
Bleav, Cracked Racquets · Sport · English
"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 analysi
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